Education Abroad Advising

Overview

Education Abroad Staff offer Open Advising hours, 1:1 Advising Appointments, and group advising both in-person and virtually. Financial Aid for Education Abroad, Passport Services, and Peace Corps offer 1:1 Advising Appointments as well.

Find more information about the type of advising you are looking for below.

Open Advising with Education Abroad

Meet with a Peer Advisor

Peer advisors are current CSU students who participated in an Education Abroad experience. Interested students can meet with a Peer Advisor to learn the basics of the Education Abroad process. You can learn more about our Peer Advisors by visiting our Meet the Peers page. Peer Advisors are available to meet with students without an appointment in person or virtually during Open Advising hours:

  • Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
  • In person: Laurel Hall (NE corner of the Oval) – check in at the front desk of Laurel Hall.
  • Virtual:

Peer Advisors hold Education Abroad 101 sessions most Wednesdays, noon – 1 pm, in the LSC. See our calendar for details.

  • 1/31, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/20, 3/27, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1 in LSC 324
  • 2/7 and 4/3 in LSC 372

Meet with an Education Abroad Advisor

Education Abroad Advisors are available to meet with students to answer questions about education abroad without an appointment in Laurel Hall or during Open Advising hours.

  • Monday through Thursday Mornings from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.  Check in at the front desk of Laurel Hall.
  • Monday through Thursday Afternoons from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Check in at the front desk of Laurel Hall.

1:1 Advising Appointments with Education Abroad

When do I need a 1:1 Advising Appointment?

1:1 Advising Appointments are not required and can be scheduled on an as-needed basis to supplement program specific group meetings and Open Advising. If you have NOT identified a specific Education Abroad program of interest, our Open Advising hours are a great option to further explore programs.

How do I know with which advisor I should schedule a meeting?

You can schedule a 1:1 Advising Appointment to meet with an Education Abroad Advisor for your program of interest. The information below will help you identify which advisor you should meet. Contact educationabroad@colostate.edu if you do not know who you advisor is.

AdvisorAdvising Region/ProgramsAdvising Hours
Whitney Ewing, Senior Coordinator (she/her/hers)Kansai Gaidai University
Purpan Agriculture and Food Science
Semester in Todos Santos
SRH University
University of Bamberg
University of New York in Prague (UNYP)
Open Advising Hours:
2-4PM Wednesday
Appointments:
2-4PM Tuesday
10AM-12Noon Thursday
Appointment calendar link:https://csurams.campus.eab.com/pal/zpRM7_Jtjn
Christopher Snodgress, Senior Coordinator (he/they)International Internships and Research
Keele University
Lincoln University
Macquarie University
Massey University
Swansea University
University of Exeter
University of Leicester
University of Reading
University of Limerick
University of South Australia
University of Tasmania
Appointments:
2-4 Wednesday
9-11 Thursday
Appointment calendar link: https://csurams.campus.eab.com/pal/Da-PAxWpol
Olivia Cole, Advisor (she/her/hers)Semester at Sea
Affiliate programs in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland
Open Advising Hours:
9AM-12PM Monday
9AM-12PM Tuesday
Appointments:
9AM-12PM Wednesday
1PM-4PM Thursday
Appointment calendar link: https://csurams.campus.eab.com/pal/tTpM7cN3et
Jenna Luginbill, Advisor (she/her/hers)Affiliate programs in Spain, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa
• Unaffiliated/direct enroll programs
International Internships and Research
Open Advising Hours:
1-4PM Tuesday
10AM-12PM Wednesday
Appointments:
1-3:30PM Monday
9AM-12:00PM Tuesday
Appointment calendar link: https://csurams.campus.eab.com/pal/XpWayc2vtN
Destini Hall, Advisor (she/her/hers)Affiliate programs in continental Europe (except Spain)Open Advising Hours:
1-4PM Mondays
1-4PM Thursdays
Appointments:
9-12 PM Wednesdays
9-12PM Thursdays
Appointment calendar link: https://csurams.campus.eab.com/pal/PBUc5dzPkl

Financial Aid for Education Abroad

Students are able to meet with Financial Aid coordinators who specialize in financial aid for Education Abroad.

  • To schedule an appointment to discuss how your financial aid can support your education abroad, click the links below to see available times to meet virtually with an advisor for financial aid and education abroad.
  • If you are unable to schedule an appointment based on the times available, please email specialprograms@colostate.edu.

Passport Acceptance Facility

Please visit our Passport Acceptance Facility page for more information on how to apply for a passport. You can also schedule an appointment with the Passport Acceptance Facility using the Schedule Your Appointment button below.

Schedule Your Appointment

Peace Corps

January through May 17th, please contact the CSU Peace Corps Strategic Campus Recruiter:

Chrissa K. Percival
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Ghana 2010-2012
Get a CSU Peace Corps Recruiter Appointment here (In-person/Virtual/Phone options).
Email chrissa.percival@colostate.edu to schedule a class/club talk or have her speak at your event.
Get on the CSU Peace Corps Interest List to learn more & receive emails about Peace Corps events on campus & in Fort Collins.

Explore current Peace Corps Volunteer Openings to see what could be a fit for your skills & talents.

Open Advising most Thursdays from 1pm-3pm in the Peace Corps Office in Laurel Hall on the CSU Fort Collins campus – please check in at the front desk.

 

May 17th through July & for other Fort Collins community inquiries please contact the Senior Regional Recruiter:

George McCaffrey
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Thailand 2017-2019
gmccaffrey@peacecorps.gov.

Contact Information

As always, quick questions are welcome through online chat, phone, or email. 

Colorado State University
Office of International Programs
Laurel Hall, 700 Oval Dr.
1024 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1024

Emergency Response Telephone: (970)-219-9940 (Available 24 hours, request Education Abroad Emergency Assistance. Please reserve this line for true emergencies.)

Contact the Education Abroad staff or Office of Financial Aid staff with questions.

Meet the Education Abroad Staff