Study Abroad Information Sessions

Information sessions provide a general overview of the study abroad programs available through the Office of Study Abroad Programs. You will learn about the different program types, how to select programs that have the coursework you need, how to find study abroad scholarships, and general applicability of UNLV financial aid to a study abroad program.

We offer virtual, asynchronous, and in-person options.

You can complete the Study Abroad Information Session Sign-Up form with your rebelmail account to register for one of these sessions.

Virtual Info Sessions

  • Held weekly throughout the academic year.
    • Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
    • Fridays, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
    • On dates when info sessions are cancelled or not available, an alternate date and time will be provided.

Canvas Course Info Session

Complete the Study Abroad 101 course at your own pace. The same information is covered through text and videos. Get enrolled through the Study Abroad Information Session Sign-Up.

Spring 2026 In-Person Info Sessions

RSVP is required through the Study Abroad Information Session Sign-Up. We will send you the location details in a calendar invite.

Dates Start Time End Time
02/04/26 12 p.m. 1 p.m.
02/11/26 12 p.m. 1 p.m.
02/18/26 12 p.m. 1 p.m.
02/25/26 12 p.m. 1 p.m.
03/04/26 12 p.m. 1 p.m.
03/11/26 12 p.m. 1 p.m.
03/25/26 12 p.m. 1 p.m.
04/01/26 12 p.m. 1 p.m.
04/08/26 12 p.m. 1 p.m.
04/15/26 12 p.m. 1 p.m.
04/22/26 12 p.m. 1 p.m.

Spring 2026 Targeted Info Sessions

Program Date Time
Santiago, Chile 02/24/26 5 - 5:30 p.m.
Chengdu, China 02/25/26 5 - 5:30 p.m.
Lüneburg, Germany 02/26/26 5 - 5:30 p.m.
Da Nang, Vietnam 03/09/26 5 - 5:30 p.m.
Gold Coast, Australia 03/10/26 5 - 5:30 p.m.
Pau, France 03/11/26 5 - 5:30 p.m.
San Sebastian, Spain 03/12/26 5 - 5:30 p.m.

Study Abroad Pre-Departure Orientation

Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 Departing Students

After program application deadlines pass, students will be sent a canvas course invitation they must complete before their departure.

Study Abroad Send Off Event

Students must attend the in-person Study Abroad Send-Off event as a part of their orientation requirement. If students can't attend the mandatory event due to work, school, health, or family conflicts, an alternate meeting with our office needs to be set up before departure.

Date

April 21, 2026

Time

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
BEH 240

Scholarship Application Deadlines

Study Abroad Programs and CSUN Scholarships

Students should read the eligibility requirements on the application page before submitting. Students attending a yearlong program should apply for each term they intend to go abroad.

Term Deadline
Summer/Fall 2026 March 18, 2026
Spring 2026 October 6, 2025

Application

Other Scholarships

There are a variety of scholarship opportunities out there to help students fund their education abroad. Give yourself plenty of time to research what opportunities you are eligible for. You can use our scholarship spreadsheet as a starting point to your research. It offers information on common study abroad scholarship opportunities, eligibility information, scholarship database information, and writing tips and resources. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions.

Study Abroad Scholarship Workshops

Email study abroad at studyabroadadvising@unlv.edu to sign up for any planned study abroad scholarship workshops.

Register for the workshops here: Study Abroad Scholarship Workshop.

Log into your RebelMail to access the form.

General Study Abroad Scholarship Workshop

This workshop is for any students interested in learning more about study abroad scholarships, what to expect, and how to submit successful applications.

  • In-person
    • 02/25/26 from 10 - 11 a.m.
  • Virtual
    • 03/06/26 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Gilman & Freeman Asia Workshop

This workshop is for students who qualify for the Federal Pell Grant. The Gilman Scholarship and the Freeman Asia Scholarship can provide students with meaningful funding to support their study abroad goals. Check out the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship deadlines here!

  • Part 1: Get information on eligibility, what it takes to be a preferential applicant, focus of the awards, website navigation and more!
    • 09/03/25 from 2:00 - 3:30 pm for Spring 2026 Programs (10/03/25 Deadline)
    • 02/06/26 from 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. (Virtual)
  • Part 2: Drop-in to a computer lab to start your application and get essay crafting advice and guidance. *
    • 02/20/26 from 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. (In-Person)
    • Dates may be added if there is increased demand.

* Must have attended Part 1 to attend.