Welcome to UMass Abroad! We are excited to help you start planning your international experience and Peer Advisors are available to help you throughout the process. Drop by the Advising Center, find us on campus, or schedule an appointment and we’ll answer your questions and help you get ready to Be UMass Abroad!

	CREATE your UMass Abroad profile
	Verify Eligibility and Understand Academic Policies Am I eligible? Can I take anything abroad?  How does this fit into my degree requirements?
	Identify your goals Why do I want to go abroad?
	Choose Your Program What are my options?
	Understand the Application Process When do I apply? Why do I have two applications?
	Apply How do I submit my applications?
	Prepare to Go Abroad What do I need to do before the semester ends and I head to the airport?

  Apply for your passport now if you don’t have one! If you have one, check the expiration date, so you have plenty of time to renew it before you apply to your program.