Advising
How We Help
Our advisors are dedicated to helping you find the perfect program for your academic and personal goals, and can help provide you with the preparation necessary to excel once you arrive.
First Step Session
Ready to get started with your study abroad planning? Your first step is to attend an in-person First Step Session where you will learn how to choose a program & get started on your DU Abroad application. For Fall Quarter events, please visit Crimson Connect: Group - Events.
Next Step Session
For those Committed to study abroad in the 2026-2027 cycle, learn about Next Steps in the study abroad process. For Fall Quarter events, please visit Crimson Connect: Group - Events.
Kickstart: A Study Abroad Info Session
If you are looking to study abroad beyond the 2027-2028 academic year, this is the session for you! Learn about the study abroad process and what you can be doing now to prepare. See CrimsonConnect for event times (typically held Spring Quarter).
Advising Sessions
Drop-In Advising
This is where you start! Have general questions about studying abroad? Want help on how to narrow down to the right program for you? Come to our Drop-in Advising sessions! Bring your questions. Our Peer Advisors will help answer your questions & help you determine next steps.
Drop-In Advising Fall Quarter 2026 (Weeks 1-10)
- In-person Community Commons 3100:
- Monday - Thursday: 10-11am & 2-4pm
NOTE: Drop-in is not available during summer, finals week, spring break, or winter break.
1-on-1 Meetings
Once you have narrowed it down to a program, learn more specifics about the program by making an appointment with the specific advisor for the program. Click here to determine which advisor you should meet with based on your program of interest. Then follow the instructions below to make an Appointment with an OIE Advisor in the DU Student Success Hub. Before meeting with an OIE advisor you are required to attend our First Step Session (see above). OIE advisors help guide you through the study abroad application & pre-departure steps.
