Advising Appointments
Students preparing to study abroad may work with several different campus advisors. We know it can get confusing, so these descriptions explain which advisors can help you with what and when to meet with them.
Academic Advising
Inform your Academic Advisor that you're planning to study abroad. Academic Advisors help students figure out when to study abroad.
Your Academic Advisor is most familiar with your unique degree plan, so meeting with them at the beginning of the planning process ensures you don't graduate late. Tell your Academic Advisor, “I want to build study abroad into my degree,” and they'll explain how and when a term abroad fits into your degree and keeps you on track to graduate. Additionally, your Academic Advisor can answer questions about which courses you still need to graduate, which is critical when choosing the credits you want to earn abroad. If your Academic Advisor is unsure about anything related to study abroad, don't worry - we work closely with Academic Advisors to make sure you can go abroad and graduate on time!
To schedule an advising appointment with your Academic Advisor to discuss your plan to study abroad, visit your Raider Success Hub.
Major-Specific Study Abroad Advising
For Engineering Students
Inform the International Engineering Program (IEP) staff that you're planning to study abroad. They help Engineering majors select academically appropriate programs.
Students in the Whitacre College of Engineering will only meet with an International Program Manager to discuss the study abroad process. Engineering majors do not meet with a Study Abroad Counselor in the Office of International Affairs.
For Business Students
Inform the Rawls Center for Global Engagement (CGE) staff that you are planning to study abroad. They help Business majors select academically appropriate programs.
Students in the Rawls College of Business must attend a Rawls First Step session first and then meet with the Rawls CGE staff to start the study abroad process. You will not be permitted to make an appointment with a Study Abroad Counselor in the Office of International Affairs until you meet with the CGE.
Information Sessions
Information sessions will be held 3 times a week and will help you receive basic information about the study abroad process, study abroad programs, steps, requirements, and more! We will have 2 virtual sessions per week and 1 in person sessions per week. You can find more information here.
Study Abroad Advising For All Other Majors
The required advising will be embedded in your application, which means you will not be able to be advised until the term cycle for your program opens and you have started the application.
Unsure how to get started? Attend walk-in advising with study abroad's Graduate Assistant. The walk-in office hours are below and are only in-person. Students should come to the front desk of the International Cultural Center and say you are there for walk-in advising. While the walk-in advising is general, Business students are encouraged to attend a Rawls First Step Session. College of Engineering students should meet with the Engineering Diplomats.
Walk-In Advising
Students who are unsure about how to start the process can attend walk-in advising with our Graduate Assistant. While it will not count as your required advising, it will help you start the process, navigate the website, and guide you. The hours and location are below.
Fall 2025
Tuesdays: 8am-12pm; 1pm-5pm
Study Abroad
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Address
601 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.3667 -
Email
studyabroad@ttu.edu