Getting Started with Study Abroad

Ang village during Buddha Purnima

1. Attend a Mandatory Information Session

Fall 2025 Study Abroad Information Sessions

  • Wednesday, September 3 – All Majors
    • 5 – 6 p.m. (Hoch-Aviation Room)
  • Tuesday, September 9 – All Majors
    • Noon – 1 p.m.  (Hoch-Aviation Room)
  • Thursday, September 11 – Physics + Study Abroad featuring: Prof. Theresa Lynn
    • 5 – 6 p.m.  (Hoch-Aviation Room)
  • Wednesday, September 17 – Math + Study Abroad featuring: Prof. Michael Orrison
    • Noon – 1 p.m. (Hoch-Aviation Room)
  • Monday, September 22 – Climate + Study Abroad featuring: Prof. Lelia Hawkins
    • Noon – 1 p.m.(Hoch-Sprague PDR)
  • Tuesday, October 7 – Biology + Study Abroad featuring: Prof. Dan Stoebel
    • 5 – 6 p.m.  (Hoch-Aviation Room)
  • Wednesday, October 22 – All Majors
    • Noon – 1 p.m.  (Hoch-Aviation Room)
  • Tuesday, November 4 – All Majors
    • 5 – 6 p.m.  (Hoch-Aviation Room)
  • Monday, December 8 – All Majors
    • Noon – 1 p.m.  (Hoch-Sprague PDR)

2. Meet with the Assistant Dean for Study Abroad

  • Research approved programs and consider your academic, professional, cultural, and personal study abroad goals.
  • Make an appointment to meet with the Assistant Dean for Study Abroad
  • Complete this advising form before your appointment.
  • Come prepared with questions and your study abroad goals.

3. Meet with your Academic Advisors

  • Schedule an appointment with both your Major and HSA advisors to create a roadmap to study abroad!
  • With advance planning, courses abroad can integrate with departmental coursework, transfer credit can be awarded, and study abroad students graduate in four years.
  • Visit Study Abroad by Major.

4. Submit Study Abroad Applications

  • Students must declare a major and be assigned advisors before submitting applications.
  • Acceptance to most programs is a two-step process requiring both a Harvey Mudd application and the study abroad program sponsor’s application. 
  • Due the semester before you plan to study abroad; application deadlines are as follows:
    • Fall Semester Deadline: February 15
    • Early Spring Semester Deadline: April 15*
    • Regular Spring Semester Deadline: September 15

*The early spring deadline is for spring partner programs that have early deadlines (including deadlines before September 15).