Study Abroad
News & Events
Check out events hosted by SAISS to learn more about the study abroad opportunities available to SU Pirates!
Study Abroad Events
August 13th, 2026
New International Student Arrival & Check In
New International Student Arrival and Residence Hall Check-In (pre-registration required).
Location
Wilhelmina Cullen CenterDate & Time
August 13 - All DayAugust 14th, 2026
International Student Orientation (mandatory)
You will have two full days of REQUIRED International Student Orientation (ISO) on Friday, August 14th and Saturday, August 15th, 2026.
Location
Prothro Center for Lifelong LearningDate & Time
August 14 - 8:00amSeptember 15th, 2026
2026 Study Abroad Fair
The Study Abroad Fair is the perfect event to learn how accessible study abroad/away is!
Location
McCombs Campus CenterDate & Time
September 15 - 10:00am - 2:00pmRegister
Register for Study Abroad FairFebruary 15th, 2027
Faculty Proposal Deadline (Study Abroad)
The deadline for Faculty to propose to lead a summer faculty-led program or the fall London program in 2028 is February 15, 2027.
Summer proposal
London proposal
Location
https://www.southwestern.edu/study-abroad/faculty-advisors/Date & Time
February 15, 2027 - 11:59pmStudy Abroad News
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Southwestern University Partners with Durham University to Provide Master’s Degree Pathways in the United Kingdom
With Southwestern University’s newest articulation agreement, students will soon have the opportunity to pursue master’s degrees at England’s Durham University.
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Elle Reede ’26 Finds Her Creative Path at Southwestern
Through exploration and experience, studio art major Elle Reede ’26 discovered a path that felt truly her own.
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Southwestern Students Alexandria Glenn ’26 and Zaria Renfro ’28 Earn Prestigious Gilman Scholarships for Summer Study Abroad Experiences
Glenn will study language and culture in Rome with IES Abroad while Renfro will travel to three countries with the SU European Cultural Explorations program.
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Studying Abroad Boosts Your Career Success
Over 90% of students and alumni say studying abroad helped them build job-ready skills.
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Southwestern University Featured on Forbes’ America’s Top Colleges List
Another national publication has honored Southwestern as Forbes ranked SU one of the best liberal arts colleges in Texas and the #304 overall institution in the U.S.
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Southwestern University Provides Gateway to Opportunity Amid Evolving Higher Education Landscape
As perspectives surrounding higher education shift, Southwestern University is doubling down on the impact and value of a liberal arts education.
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Senior Sarah Doroshow ’25 Awarded Prestigious Gilman Scholarship to Attend SU London Program this Fall
Psychology major Sarah Doroshow becomes the third Southwestern University student to earn the nationally competitive Gilman Scholarship in 2025.
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Southwestern University and Universidad de la Libertad Collaborate to Offer International Exchange Student Program
Southwestern students will soon have the opportunity to study abroad at Universidad de la Libertad in Mexico City.
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Student Feature: A Summer to Remember in the Heart of Argentina
Noah Saenger ’26 spent a life-changing summer in Buenos Aires, immersing himself in the culture, history, and language. Through the six-week program, he explored iconic sites, bonded with locals, and deepened his passion for Spanish.
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Student Feature: Cross-Cultural Psychology in Croatia
Wafa Bhayani ’24 reflects on her time in Croatia, where she brought her Cross-Cultural Psychology studies to life by exploring human relationships through Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love.
