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
November 2nd, 2026
SU Switzerland 2027 - Info Session #3
Meet the faculty taking you abroad and learn more about the program!
Attending the information session will fulfill the advising session that is required before you apply.
Location
Prothro 233Date & Time
November 2 - 12:30pm - 1:30pmRegister
Register HereNovember 3rd, 2026
SU Athens 2027 - Info Session #3
Meet the faculty taking you abroad and learn more about the program!
Attending the information session will fulfill the advising session that is required before you apply.
Location
Prothro 233Date & Time
November 3 - 12:30pm - 1:30pmRegister
Register HereNovember 4th, 2026
SU Buenos Aires 2027 - Info Session #3
Meet the faculty taking you abroad and learn more about the program!
Attending the information session will fulfill the advising session that is required before you apply.
Location
Prothro 233Date & Time
November 4 - 12:30pm - 1:30pmRegister
Register Here
SU Granada 2027 - Info Session #3
Meet the faculty taking you abroad and learn more about the program!
Attending the information session will fulfill the advising session that is required before you apply.
Location
Olin 124Date & Time
November 4 - 12:30pm - 1:30pmRegister
Register Here
SU London 2027 - Info Session #3
Meet the faculty taking you abroad and learn more about the program!
Attending the information session will fulfill the advising session that is required before you apply.
Location
Prothro 233Date & Time
November 4 - 4:00pm - 5:00pmRegister
Register HereFebruary 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 - 11:59pmSeptember 15th, 2027
Study Abroad Fair 2027
The Study Abroad Fair is the perfect event to learn how accessible study abroad/away is!
Study Abroad is for every student at SU! Find out why and explore Study Abroad/Away options that are available to you at this annual fair on September 15th, 2027 from 11am to 2pm in Bishops Lounge, McCombs Campus Center.
Why attend the study abroad fair? Because Study Abroad/Away is for every student at SU-that includes you! The Study Abroad Fair is the perfect event to learn how accessible study abroad is and explore SU’s options!
- Meet with representatives from the different study abroad program providers that offer hundreds of SU-approved programs in over 70 countries. Learn about what they have to offer and ask your questions.
- Visit with faculty leading study abroad programs in the summer and the SU London Fall semester. Ask them about courses, daily excursions, trips, housing, etc.
- Learn from representatives and alums about our two domestic Study Away programs in New York City and Washington, D.C.
- Connect with staff from the SU Office of Study Abroad & International Student services, who can provide you with information and answer your questions!
Is studying abroad really for me? Yes!
- Study Abroad/Away integrates with SU degree plans, so students stay on track for graduation. Click here for academic credit info.
- SU Merit Aid, Financial Aid, SU Study Abroad/Away scholarships, and more funding sources apply towards program costs.
- Most study abroad programs cost half to a third of the cost of studying for a semester at Southwestern.
- Summer study abroad is a viable option for students with course sequences or athletic schedules during the academic year!
- Courses, internships, fieldwork, research, and community service are all program options, and there are opportunities to go abroad for a semester, academic year, or a short summer program.
- Physical and mental health conditions or learning disabilities can be accommodated in most study abroad programs. Visit the Diversity Abroad webpage.
- Study Abroad by Major Guides, which list department chair-recommended programs, are available for every Major and Minor at SU.
- You don’t need to speak a foreign language to go abroad. Besides programs based in English-speaking countries, many study abroad programs offer English language options!
Location
Bishop’s LoungeDate & Time
September 15, 2027 - 11:00am - 2:00pmStudy Abroad News
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Southwestern University Selected to Receive IIE American Passport Project Grant to Empower U.S. Students to Study Abroad
This fall, 25 Pell-eligible Southwestern University students will be awarded with grant funding to obtain their first U.S. passport.
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From SU to WashU: How Southwestern Sparked Amanda Mejia’s Passion for Aerospace Engineering
As part of Southwestern’s dual degree engineering program partnership with Washington University in St. Louis, Amanda Mejia ’27 will be heading to WashU this fall en route to earning her master’s in aerospace engineering.
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Two Southwestern Seniors to Study Abroad this Summer After Earning Prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships
Seniors Nia Cannon ’26 and Sumaya Moshiur ’26 have been named recipients of the U.S. State Department’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, providing funds for them to study abroad this summer.
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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.
