{"id":66,"date":"2020-11-10T20:00:07","date_gmt":"2020-11-10T20:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/education-abroad\/?page_id=66"},"modified":"2026-09-25T16:50:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T20:50:45","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/education-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"class_list":["post-66","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"lead_in":"","display_title":"Creating students of the world","subtitle":"We help students and faculty expand their horizons through a variety of education abroad opportunities.","call_to_action":{"title":"The Spring 2027 application deadline is approaching","url":"https:\/\/studyabroad.rochester.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ListAll","target":""},"hero_image_placement":"right_image","hero_media":"images","hero_pattern_option":"","hero_video":"","hero_image_landing":2116,"hero_image_landing_two":"","hero_image_landing_three":"","content_modules":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"","content":"

Studying, researching, interning, or volunteering abroad\u00a0is an important part of the student experience. We\u2019re here to make studying abroad a possibility for you and guide you throughout the process.<\/p>","background_color":"#ffffff","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion_new","anchor_id":"","classes":"pt-15","title":"

Latest updates<\/h2>","description":"","background":"decorative","background_color":"#ffffff","style":"row_blank","expand":"no","accordions":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Updates for Spring 2027 Applicants","icon":"","row_content":"Spring 2027 program availability is currently limited. Most third-party programs are no longer accepting new Rochester applications, although some exchange and other opportunities remain available.\r\n\r\nOctober 1 is the deadline for eligible applicants to submit a completed Spring 2027 application; however, not all programs will remain available for new applications through October 1.\r\n\r\nStudents who have already started an application should continue working toward completion. All application materials must be submitted by the deadline of October 1.\r\n\r\nFor any Spring 2027-specific questions, please refer to our FAQs <\/a>or contact us<\/a> for further assistance.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Spring applications and deadlines","icon":"","row_content":"Spring 2027 applications are approaching the October 1 deadline, and program availability is currently limited. While most programs have an application deadline of October 1, some of these programs have early deadlines. Review application deadlines here <\/a>and our Spring 2027 updates above.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"International student travel advisory","icon":"","row_content":"At this time, it is strongly recommended that non-U.S. citizens avoid unnecessary international travel. Review full guidelines on the International Services Office website<\/a>.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"UK travel requirement","icon":"","row_content":"Starting January 8, 2025, a new entry requirement is required (Electronic Travel Authorization or ETA) for both visitors to the UK and travelers with connecting flights through the UK. This includes U.S. citizens. Read important information<\/a> to determine if you need to apply for an ETA.","accordion_anchor":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"card_grid","anchor":"","css_class":"title-line t-navy t-below centered","title":"

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Explore programs<\/p>","card_text":"There\u2019s something for everyone! Search for study abroad programs by major or use our program exploration tool.","card_background_color":"#f4f4f4","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"\/education-abroad\/programs\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":6736,"card_image_size":"image_full","card_image_placement":"image_above","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"

Getting started<\/strong><\/p>","card_text":"Not sure where to begin? Explore our checklist for tips and steps to take when considering studying abroad.","card_background_color":"#f4f4f4","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"\/education-abroad\/students\/getting-started\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":2166,"card_image_size":"image_full","card_image_placement":"image_above","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"

Apply now<\/strong><\/p>","card_text":"Ready to apply for an education abroad program? Visit our How to Apply page for more details.","card_background_color":"#f4f4f4","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"\/education-abroad\/application-process\/how-to-apply\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":2146,"card_image_size":"image_full","card_image_placement":"image_above","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"media_text_new","anchor":"","class":"","overline":"EDUCATION ABROAD 101","title":"

Watch our virtual information session<\/h2>","content":"Thinking about studying abroad? Start your journey by watching our virtual information session! Learn the basics of the education abroad process, understand your program options, key deadlines, and discover the resources available to help you every step of the way.","cta":"","bg":"#ffffff","type":"embed","image":"","embed":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=w67wW7omXGI","video":"","layout":"left","animation":"animation-true"},{"acf_fc_layout":"search","anchor":"","css_class":"mt-0","content":"

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Picture yourself abroad<\/strong><\/h2>","content":"Did you know that 19<\/strong>% of the class of 2025 participated in education abroad<\/strong> at some point during their undergraduate degree? Learn more about what it\u2019s like to be in a study abroad program.\r\n