Studied abroad but not sure how to make your resume scream global success? We got you! Join SLIPAS for Worldly Ways to Career Success on March 4th to turn your international adventure into career gold! Lets get you globally hired- oh and did we mention FREE pizza!
Watch College of Arts & Sciences students describe their experiences abroad
**Make sure your passport is current**
Passport: Give yourself 6 months processing time, just in case.
1. Visit Gatton Student Center Passport Services Office (bottom level, outer door going toward Cornerstone)
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Schedule Your Appointment (Monday-Thursday 9a-1p)
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Prepare Your Documents (They can take your photo & print on site.)
2. Submit Your Application: passport acceptance facility
3. Track your application: subscribe to email updates (learn more about each status update)
Step 1: First Steps Session
These sessions explain
- types of programs,
- considerations when choosing a program,
- navigating costs and funding, and
- preparing course equivalencies for your time abroad.
It is the place to get the top-level perspective, and start the conversation early.
Spring 2025 : Education Abroad student ambassadors offer Monday-Friday options!
Arts and Sciences group sessions:
Interested in scheduling a First Steps Session for your Arts and Sciences group (class visit, student cohort focusing on education abroad, student organization, etc.)? Email AS-EdAbroad@uky.edu to schedule a date and time.
Step 2: Academic Advisor
Open myUK to schedule an appointment with your Academic Advisor.
In this meeting, you want to check your degree audit to determine:
- When to study abroad
- possible need to sequence certain courses
- possible need to be at UK certain semesters
- Which courses to prioritize while abroad
- how to stay on track toward graduation
- how to free up time during semesters at UK
Step 3: Program Search
Program Search / Arts and Sciences departments' highlighted programs
Different types of programs (detailed explanations).
- Faculty-Directed Programs (upcoming program details here)
- Partner Programs
- Exchange Programs
- Direct Programs
- Even Virtual Programs
Step 4: Finances: Costs
Each program information page has a "Cost" tab.
- Select the correct term from the dropdown box (Spring, Summer, etc.)
- Select any required fields (such as tuition)
- Click the print icon to save.
Example:
Step 5: Finances: Funding
UK Education Abroad Office
- Apply on UKEA Scholarship Portal
- This will capture all scholarships from the UK Education Abroad office for which you may be eligible.
- Other scholarships listed will be in separate portals (follow links).
- University-wide Scholarships
- Partner Scholarships
- External Scholarships
College of Arts & Sciences
- Student Experience Scholarships:
- Deadlines: March and April
- Education Abroad, Internships
- Major/Department Scholarships:
- Deadlines vary by program.
- Specific Need-Based Scholarships:
- Deadline: Rolling (reviewed regularly)
- First Generation Trailblazer Scholarship
- Workforce Ready Wildcats Scholarship
- College Scholarships:
- Deadline: March 1
- Not specific to education abroad, but helpful in general
- Scholarships range in deadlines, award amount and eligibility requirements.
Step 6: Apply!
To apply for a program, find yours in the Program Search.
Apply to UK Education Abroad: everyone
Apply to partner program or foreign institution: depends on program-- Check program page for details.
More Questions?
Within the College of Arts & Sciences: You have a team of advocates to help you stay on track and work through all the steps:
- Director of International Initiatives in Arts and Sciences: Book an appointment with Tiffany Williams
- Student Leaders for International Programming in Arts and Sciences
- Instagram for SLIPAS - Weekly events, deadline reminders, and fun international/language opportunities
- GroupMe for SLIPAS - Coordination of attending events together and sharing ideas
Within the Education Abroad and Exchanges Office: You have an advisor who can help you navigate the many details associated with programs, costs, scholarships and application portal:
- Education Abroad Advisor to College of Arts and Sciences: Book an appointment with Allison Peoples
Have you considered?
Upon your return, you may want to pursue an additional resume-building certificate, which may be easier than you think!
Certificate of Global Studies
The Certificate of Global Studies attests to your ability to live and work in a global community. It documents the global issues you have studied in your undergraduate courses, the credit you have earned through education abroad, the second language in which you have learned to communicate, and your internationally-focused activities in the United States. To learn more, click here.