Getting Started with Study Abroad

Ang village during Buddha Purnima

1. Attend an Information Session

Spring 2026 Study Abroad Information Sessions

  • Wednesday, January 28
    • – All Majors for Arcadia Abroad programs in: United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia & New Zealand
      • Noon–1:00 p.m. (Hoch-Aviation Room)
  • Tuesday, February 3
    • Engineering + Study Abroad featuring Engineering Study Abroad Alumni
      • Noon – 1 p.m.  (Hoch-Aviation Room)
  • Tuesday, February 10
    • Biology + Study Abroad featuring Prof. Matina Donaldson-Matasci
      • 5 – 6 p.m.  (Hoch-Aviation Room)
  • Thursday, February 12
    • NEW! HMC Courses Abroad! Taiwan: January 4-15, 2027
      • 5 – 6 p.m. (Hoch-Aviation Room)
  • Wednesday, February 18
    • Computer Science + Study Abroad featuring Prof. Jim Boerkoel
      • Noon – 1 p.m. (Hoch-Aviation Room)
  • Monday, February 23
    • Math + Study Abroad featuring Prof. Michael Orrison
      • Noon – 1 p.m. (Hoch-Aviation Room)
  • Wednesday, March 4
    • Chemistry/Joint Chem majors + Study Abroad featuring Prof. Adam Johnson
      • Noon – 1 p.m. (Hoch-Aviation Room)
  • Thursday, March 12
    • Physics + Study Abroad
      • 5 – 6 p.m. (Hoch Aviation Room)

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).