Getting Started with Study Abroad

1. Attend a Mandatory Information Session
Fall 2025 Study Abroad Information Sessions
- Wednesday, September 3
- – All Majors
- 5 – 6 p.m. (Hoch-Aviation Room)
- – All Majors
- Tuesday, September 9
- All Majors
- Noon – 1 p.m. (Hoch-Aviation Room)
- All Majors
- Thursday, September 11
- Physics + Study Abroad featuring Prof. Theresa Lynn
- 5 – 6 p.m. (Hoch-Aviation Room)
- Physics + Study Abroad featuring Prof. Theresa Lynn
- Wednesday, September 17
- Math + Study Abroad featuring Prof. Michael Orrison
- Noon – 1 p.m. (Hoch-Aviation Room)
- Math + Study Abroad featuring Prof. Michael Orrison
- Monday, September 22
- Climate + Study Abroad featuring Prof. Lelia Hawkins
- Noon – 1 p.m.(Hoch-Sprague PDR)
- Climate + Study Abroad featuring Prof. Lelia Hawkins
- Tuesday, October 7
- Biology + Study Abroad featuring Prof. Dan Stoebel
- 5 – 6 p.m. (Hoch-Aviation Room)
- Biology + Study Abroad featuring Prof. Dan Stoebel
- Wednesday, October 22
- Engineering + Study Abroad featuring Prof. Lori Bassman
- Noon – 1 p.m. (Hoch-Aviation Room)
- Engineering + Study Abroad featuring Prof. Lori Bassman
- Tuesday, November 4
- Computer Science + Study Abroad featuring Prof. Jim Boerkoel
- 5 – 6 p.m. (Hoch-Aviation Room)
- Computer Science + Study Abroad featuring Prof. Jim Boerkoel
- Monday, December 8
- All Majors
- Noon – 1 p.m. (Hoch-Sprague PDR)
- All Majors
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).