This Week in Education Abroad: Next Week is International Education Week!

International Education Week 2026

Next week, November 16th-20th, is International Education Week! A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education, International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity for campuses to celebrate international education in all its forms. The Center for Global Engagement encourages the UMBC community to get involved. We invite all to celebrate our international community, support international initiatives on campus, and share intercultural experiences with our fellow Retrievers. You can find all of the events and workshops for the week on the IEW myUMBC page!

You should especially join us for our International Education Week Expo on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 from 11 AM - 2 PM on The Commons: Main Street! An opportunity to explore all things global at UMBC in one place, including: Opportunities to study, volunteer, and work abroad, UMBC intercultural & language majors/programs, and International snacks! Throughout the Expo, collect stamps on your IEW passport to get a free IEW tote bag and other swag!

Upcoming Deadlines and Recurring Events

• Study Abroad 101 Sessions
  Monday | 11am-12pm | Virtual
  Tuesday | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Virtual
  Friday | 11am-12pm | Virtual

• November 17: Critical Language Scholarship Application Deadline