This Week in Education Abroad: Welcome Back to Campus, Retrievers!
Education Abroad Weekly Newsletter - August 24, 2026
Welcome Back to Campus!
The Education Abroad Office is excited to welcome you to UMBC for the Fall 2026 Semester! We are glad you are here, and we are excited to help you find ways to extend your education abroad! It has been a busy summer in our office as we sent seven faculty-led programs and a total of 85 students abroad! If you want to read about some student experiences, make sure you check out their Abroad Blogs! We have also been preparing students to go abroad for the current Fall 2026 semester and we are currently accepting applications and advising for Winter, Spring Semester, and Spring Break programs. Deadlines for these programs are fast approaching, so make sure that you get yours in! Wishing everyone a great first day!
Mark Your Calendars for the G.O. Fair!
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September 2, 2026 | 11 AM–2 PM | Commons Main Street
Join Education Abroad staff, study abroad program directors, and returned study abroad students on Main Street in the Commons for our Global Opportunities Fair! You will get to learn about how you can explore the world while making progress towards your UMBC degree.
Upcoming Events and Deadlines
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September 21st: Winter and Spring Break 2027 Faculty-Led Applications Due
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October 10th: Winter and Spring Semester Non-Faculty-Led Applications Due (Except UMBC Exchange in Nanzan University and ISEP Exchange)
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Study Abroad 101 Sessions
Monday | 11am-12pm | Virtual
Tuesday | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Virtual
Friday | 11am-12pm | Virtual -
Advising for Winter and Spring 2027 study abroad programs is now available! After you have attended a Study Abroad 101 session, email educationabroad@umbc.edu to schedule your meeting!