Orientation & Resources

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Pre-Departure Orientations

Reach out to your Ed Abroad Program Manager with questions regarding orientation Parts 1 or 2.ÌýIf you are unable to attend, yourÌýEd Abroad Program ManagerÌýwill post the slides in your My¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉäAbroad checklist. It is your responsibility to look over the slides and reach out to your program manager with questions.Ìý

Orientations

  1. STEP 1

    Pre-Departure Orientation Part 1: Webinar (virtual)

    Part 1Ìýincludes a 30 minute presentation followed by 30 minutes of Q&A. We'll provide an overview of general study abroad information relevant to all ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä students and attendance is required. Families, guardians, and friends are welcome to attend as well. Details coming soon for spring 2026 students.Ìý

  2. STEP 2

    Pre-Departure Orientation Part 2: Region-Specific (in-person)

    Part 2 will share location-specific information and allow you to meet other students traveling on your program, or to your same host city or country. Attendance is required. The schedule for spring 2026 students will be posted in early fall.Ìý

  3. STEP 3

    Program Provider Orientations

    Many program providers (CIEE, CEA CAPA, WorldStrides, etc.) host their own pre-departure orientations, and these are typicallyÌýrequired. Reach out to your provider for more information on their pre-departure orientation.Ìý Ìý

  4. STEP 4

    Navigating Identity Abroad Pre Departure Orientation

    This optional pre-departure orientation will highlight Education Abroad's Identity Abroad resources. Details for spring 2026 students to come.


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  5. STEP 5

    On-Site Orientation

    Many programs have required in-country orientations.ÌýThe on-site orientation will provide you with an overview of the on-site experience as well as an opportunity to meet other students on your program, learn about your host city and provide academic, health, and safety information.ÌýYour program provider or host university will provide you with information for attending your on-site orientation.Ìý

Your Pre-Departure Resources

  • YourÌý: After your acceptance, more items are added to your checklist.ÌýSome are informational;Ìýsome require your action. Certain items are urgent (and will be indicated by earlier due dates), so check your application right away and continue to check regularly. Upon acceptance, you will also find program-specific academic details in your My¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉäAbroad checklist, includingÌýgrading conversions, information on the academic system and culture of your host country, specific course considerations, registration timelines, and more.
  • TheÌýAccepted Student GuideÌýis one of the many places where you will find helpful information as you prepare for your Education Abroad program.
  • YourÌý¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder email: Keep an eye on your inbox for emails from Ed Abroad and your program and/or host university. If you have another email address you used for your program and/or host university application, remember to check both inboxes regularly.
  • YourÌýprogram portal / account: Some programs and host universities have program portals (such as your CIEE My Account, ISA Student Portal, etc.). You may have used their portal to complete your application or this may be shared with you afterÌýacceptance into the program. Check with your Ed Abroad Program Manager if you're unsure of what additional resources you have access to (and where pre-departure tasks will be completed).ÌýÌý


WhereÌýto Direct Questions:

You may have questions that are not addressed in the Accepted Student Guide and the other program-specific information and resources outlined above. In this case, the people best suited to answer your question may depend on the specific question or topic.

  • Questions on visas, accommodations/housing, course registration: your program provider and/or host university
  • Questions on billing, ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä course planning and course evaluations/approvals: yourÌýEd Abroad Program Manager

If your question doesn't fall within any of these categories, reach out to yourÌýEd Abroad Program Manager.