Study Abroad Information Session
Interested in studying abroad? Completing an info session is your first step in the application process.
Students are required to complete the Study Abroad Info Session to apply for the current application period. The session provides information about your study abroad options, academic considerations, finances, and will help you with your decision-making process. Once you have completed the Study Abroad Info Session you will receive access to the online study abroad application (in mid-December).
Current Application Period: S25, F25 and W26
Application Due Date: Friday, January 31st, 2025 - for most programs (find a full list of application due dates here)
Info Session Options
You have three options when it comes to completing the info session, choose what best fits your schedule, then follow the appropriate instructions for that option. You are only required to complete ONE of these Study Abroad Info Session Options.
1. Weekly Info Session
Each week CIP will offer one in-person and one virtual info session. At these sessions, peer helpers will present the info session content and there will be time at the end for attendees to ask questions.
Registration Details:
- In-person: You do not need to register in advance, but attendance will be collected during the info session
- Virtual: please sign in using your uoguelph account, if you sign in as a guest use both your first and last name
| Date | Time | Session Information |
| Thurs., Sept. 12 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | UC 390 |
| Mon., Sept. 16 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm | UC 390 |
| Thurs., Sept 19 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Link to join virtual session |
| Mon., Sept. 23 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm | Link to join virtual session |
| Thurs., Sept 26 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | UC 390 |
| Mon., Sept. 30 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm | UC 390 |
| Thurs., Oct. 3 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | CANCELLED |
| Mon., Oct. 7 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm | Link to join virtual session |
| Thurs., Oct. 10 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | UC 390 |
| Thurs., Oct. 17 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Link to join virtual session |
| Mon., Oct. 21 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm | Link to join virtual session |
| Thurs., Oct. 24 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | UC 390 |
| Mon., Oct. 28 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm | UC 390 |
| Thurs., Oct. 31 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Link to join virtual session |
| Mon., Nov. 4 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm | Link to join virtual session |
| Thurs., Nov. 7 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | UC 390 |
| Mon., Nov. 11 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm | UC 390 |
| Thurs., Nov. 14 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Link to join virtual session |
| Mon., Nov. 18 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm | Link to join virtual session |
| Thurs., Nov. 21 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | UC 390 |
| Mon., Nov. 25 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm | UC 390 |
| Thurs., Nov. 28 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Link to join virtual session |
| - 2025 - | ||
| Thurs., Jan. 9 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | UC 390 |
| Mon., Jan. 13 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm | UC 390 |
| Thurs., Jan. 16 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Link to join virtual session |
| Mon., Jan. 20 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm | Link to join virtual session |
| Thurs., Jan. 23 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | UC 390 |
2. CourseLink Info Session
If you have a busy schedule or would like to work through the information at your own pace, please register for our online CourseLink Info Session.
Note, info session registration closes Friday, January 24 at 3:00 pm. Info session content/quizzes must be completed by Sunday, January 26 at 11:59 pm.
3. Program-Specific Info Session
It is not required that you attend the program-specific info session, however, you will be able to hear from past participants in your area of study, and the session will be provided by your Education Abroad Advisor.
| Date | Time | Program | How to Join |
| Thursday, October 31 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Research Abroad | Link to join here |
Partner University Presentations
Some of our partner universities offer presentations throughout the semester for prospective study abroad participants. We will post information about any upcoming presentations we know about below. Some presentations may require you to register beforehand, some may just provide a link for you to join the call. Follow the specific directions for the presentation you are interested in attending.
*Note: Attending these presentations is not equivalent to completing the info session. This is an optional presentation for those who are interested in these schools
| Host University | Date | Time (EST) | Presentation Details |
| New Zealand Field School | Monday, Nov. 18 | 5:30-7:00 pm | Join the virtual meeting here |
| ORA Program | Thursday, Nov. 21 | 10:00-11:00 am | Link to register here |
| Nottingham Tren Uni | Thursday, Nov. 21 | 11:00 am | Join the virtual meeting here |
| University of East Anglia | Tuesday, Nov. 26 Friday, Nov. 29 |
3:00 pm 7:00 am |
Link to register here Link to register here |
| OBW Program | Friday, Dec. 6 | 10:00-11:00 am | Link to register here |
| Excelia University | Thursday, Jan. 16 | 10:00 am |
Join the virtual meeting here |
| University of East Anglia | Wednesday, Feb. 19 Thursday, Feb. 20 |
3:00 pm |
Link to register here |
| University of Leeds (Summer Program) |
Tuesday, 11 March Tuesday, 8 April |
11:00 am - 11:45 am 11:00 am - 11:45 am |
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| University of Leeds (Semester/Year Exchanges) | Monday, 24 March | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Join the virtual meeting here |
| RMIT University |
Thursday, 13 March Tuesday, 18 March |
11:00 am 5:00 pm |
Still have Questions
If you still have questions about studying abroad after completing the info session, CIP will have various options available for you to get your questions answered.
| Date | Time | Meeting Info |
| Monday, January 13 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | UC 390 |
| Tuesday, January 21 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | UC 390 |
Completing the Information Session is your first step toward studying abroad!
Find the full application instructions here.