Getting Started
Have questions about study abroad?
This 2-minute video walks you through the process of semester and summer study abroad at Pace!
Resources
- Study abroad FAQ
- Review our comparison of the 4 study abroad program types (PDF) offered at Pace to understand the differences.
- Download the Steps to Study Abroad instructions (PDF) and review the Steps to Study Abroad (below).
- Attend an Abroad 101 info session, led by a Pace study abroad alum (in-person on Tuesdays and virtually on Thursdays. Check below for times and locations.)
- Interested in a shorter study abroad experience? Learn the basics about Pace’s Faculty-Led Study Abroad programs with this pre-recorded "Faculty-Led Programs" info session, also held weekly every Thursday virtually. Check below for times and Zoom link.
- Attend upcoming and ongoing Study Abroad events.
Steps to Study Abroad
Download these Steps to Study Abroad instructions (PDF)
Research
- Get a passport!!!
- Watch this 2-minute “Beginner's Guide to Study Abroad” video that walks you through the process of semester and summer study abroad at Pace.
- Attend a 30-minute "Abroad 101" info session through Pace Education Abroad (to learn about the process) – offered every Tuesday (in-person at 161 William Street, 16th Floor) and Thursday (virtually). See times and locations below. You may also watch the pre-recorded video of an Abroad 101 session. Attendance is mandatory – your semester abroad application will NOT be processed until you have attended.
- Research study abroad programs in the Pace Study Abroad database
- Attend the bi-annual Pace Study Abroad Fairs - in September and February
- Optional: meet virtually with a "PAL" (Pace student who has already studied abroad) for one-on-one peer advising.
- Meet with your Pace Academic Advisor (to review your academic track, class flexibility, and plans to study abroad in relation to your graduation and major/minor requirements).
Apply to study abroad through Pace
- Apply for your chosen study abroad program through Pace (via the blue "Apply Now" button) prior to the application deadline, and wait to be notified by Education Abroad. Pace academic credits for study abroad will only be awarded to students who have applied and been accepted to study abroad by Pace Education Abroad.
Apply to the foreign host institution
- Apply to the foreign host institution directly, after being accepted to study abroad by Pace.
- Follow the instructions sent to you by the Education Abroad office on how to apply to your specific program, which you will receive after the Pace application deadline.
Do your Course Equivalencies
- Attend an Education Abroad "Abroad 102" info session, offered every Tuesday and Thursday (see schedule below) – where you will learn how to complete Course Equivalency Forms ("course equivalencies"). Attendance is mandatory.
- Complete your Course Equivalency Forms following these steps for Course Equivalencies.
- All courses taken abroad must be approved by the relevant Pace department chair and your Academic Advisors. Pace students must take a minimum of 12 U.S. credits during each semester abroad. We strongly recommend that you consider choosing courses that have already been approved by Pace by reviewing the "Pre-Approved Courses" list on the Academics tab of your chosen program in the study abroad portal (Terra Dotta).
Apply for your visa and attend the pre-departure orientation
- Apply for a visa (if applicable), and ensure that your passport is valid for 6 months after your program's end date.
- Attend a mandatory pre-departure orientation at Pace Education Abroad.
- Closely follow the COVID-19 regulations for entry into your chosen host country, as these may change without warning
- Due to the uncertainties related to COVID-19 and travel abroad, don't purchase flights for your program (or make non-refundable deposits connected with travel/study abroad) until told to do so by the Education Abroad office.
- Read through Pace's international travel policy with regard to COVID-19 to understand all the risks involved with studying abroad at this time: health-related, financial, and academic.
Pace Application Deadlines for Study Abroad
Spring 2023
- Faculty-Led Programs: space available for most programs on a rolling basis
Summer 2023
- March 15, 2023
Fall 2023
- February 15, 2023: Exchange Semester Programs
- March 15, 2023: Partner Semester Programs
- April 15, 2023: Faculty-Led Programs (after this date, students can apply on a space-available basis)
January 2024
- September 20, 2023
Spring 2024
- September 20, 2023: Exchange Semester Programs; all Partner programs in France, Italy, Spain, UK; and SIT programs
- October 15, 2023: Partner Semester Programs
- November 15, 2023: Faculty-Led Programs (after this date, students can apply on a space-available basis)
Attend Study Abroad Info Sessions
All students planning to study abroad are required to attend a Study Abroad Info Session before applying to a program, to understand the process and their responsibilities.
- If you are planning to participate in a semester, summer program, or January intersession program, attend the "Abroad 101" info session.
- Once you are accepted to study abroad on a semester or summer program, you are also required to attend an "Abroad 102" info session.
- If you are interested in a Pace Faculty-Led program, attend the virtual "Faculty-Led" info session or watch the pre-recorded info session.
"Abroad 101" sessions
“Abroad 101" sessions discuss the basics of going abroad:
Tuesdays (in-person)
- 3:30 p.m. New York City - Education Abroad office (161 William Street, 16th floor)
- 3:30 p.m. Pleasantville - check SetterSync for location
Thursdays via Zoom, 3:30 p.m. Abroad 101 Zoom session info (use your Pace zoom account to access. Password: ABROAD)
- Program types: Semester abroad programs, Pace Faculty-Led programs, and summer programs
- Costs, financial aid, and scholarships
- Application deadlines
- How to search for programs and apply
- These are 30-minute sessions led by a Study Abroad Advisor (or student assistant), with time for Q&A.
- If you want to watch a pre-recorded Abroad 101 info session (20 minutes long), you may do so. Note: If you are applying to study abroad, you'll be required to watch this pre-recorded Abroad 101 info session again closer to departure – as part of the Pace study abroad application process.
"Abroad 102" sessions
"Abroad 102" sessions explain how you'll obtain Pace credits for courses taken abroad. The Abroad 102 session is NOT required for students going on a Pace Faculty-Led Program.
Tuesdays (in-person)
- 4:00 p.m. New York City - Education Abroad office (161 William Street, 16th floor)
- 4:00 p.m. Pleasantville - by appointment only. Email jmanning2@pace.edu to set up an in-person or online appointment
Thursdays via Zoom, 4:00 p.m. Abroad 102 Zoom session info (use your Pace zoom account to access. Password: ABROAD)
- Once you are accepted to study abroad on a semester or summer program, you are also required to attend an "Abroad 102" info session which explains how you'll obtain Pace credits for courses taken abroad.
- Before attending, watch this pre-recorded Abroad 102 info session (16 minutes long). Then attend an Abroad 102 info session with a student assistant who will walk you through the process.
Abroad 102 topics
- What are Course Equivalencies?
- How do you make Course Equivalency Forms for the courses you will take abroad?
- What courses can you take abroad? What courses can't you take abroad?
- How do you get course approvals from Dept. Chairs and Academic Advisors?
- Review your foreign school's catalog before attending, and meet with your Pace Academic Advisor to discuss courses you wish to take.
- If you attended an "Abroad 102" longer than 6 months prior to studying abroad, you'll need to re-attend in order to re-familiarize yourself with the process.
- These are 30-minute Zoom sessions led by a Study Abroad Advisor (or student assistant) with time for Q&A.
- Note: the Abroad 102 session is NOT required for students going on a Pace Faculty-Led Program.
“Faculty-Led Programs" info session
Thursdays via Zoom, 4:00 p.m. Faculty-Led Programs Zoom session info (use your Pace zoom account to access. Password: ABROAD)
The “Faculty-Led Programs" info session explores the basics of participating in a Pace Faculty-Led program:
- Learn about these Pace Fall/Spring courses taught by Pace professors that feature a 1-3 week study abroad component during January, Spring Break, or Summer
- Costs, financial aid, and scholarships
- Application deadlines
- How to search for programs and apply
If you can't attend the virtual session, watch this pre-recorded info session (16 minutes).
Study Abroad Advising with Pace Education Abroad - virtually
You may request an advising session with one of our study abroad advisors.
- Students are required to attend an Abroad 101 session prior to making an appointment with a Study Abroad Advisor.
- Check out our FAQ to see if you can find answers.
- Email us at studyabroad@pace.edu to set up an appointment (in person, or via telephone, Skype, or Zoom).
Search Programs and Apply
Explore Your World: Search Study Abroad Programs (Terra Dotta)
Deciding where to go can be challenging! Pace offers 75 approved semester programs and numerous Faculty-Led Programs (Pace courses that feature a short study abroad component, led by Pace Faculty). Our advice is to start with self-reflection and research. Then you can make informed decisions based on the following considerations: length of the program; location; costs (including the cost of living in your chosen destination); academic offerings; how independent you wish to be; language considerations; and cultural differences. Consider your needs and wants from the program: what do you hope to gain from this experience that you can’t gain at Pace – academically, personally, and in your future professional life? There are also language considerations; for almost all of Pace’s study abroad programs, students only need to know English for the academic part... but outside the classroom, some students want to learn and speak a new language. Also, some of our foreign partner schools are preferred for students from specific Pace schools. You should also review this comparison of the study abroad program types (PDF) offered at Pace to understand the differences. Finally, we invite you to speak with one of our Study Abroad Advisors who can help guide you in your decision.
COVID-19 and Study Abroad
How might COVID-19 impact your study abroad plans? Pace is proceeding with Academic Year 2023 study abroad to most (but not all) destinations. All Pace students who want to study abroad must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and our strongest recommendation for anyone going abroad in the Spring term is to get a COVID-19 booster shot as soon as possible before they leave the U.S. Read more about how study abroad may be affected by COVID-19.
Attend a Study Abroad Fair at Pace!
Spring 2023 Fair: January 31-February 2
- Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: Pleasantville, Kessel Multipurpose Room (in-person).
- Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: New York City, 1 Pace Plaza Student Center East/West (in-person)
- Thursday, February 2, 2023, all day. Zoom in for virtual info sessions with Pace partner universities from around the world! Log in with your Pace credentials.
Pace Education Abroad's Study Abroad Fair offers interactive sessions for students interested in study abroad as part of their Pace Path - focusing on financial aid and scholarships for study abroad; student identities and study abroad; a panel of students who went abroad; how to decide where to go; the process of study abroad at Pace; and more. Our Pace Study Abroad Fair "Passport" guide (PDF) offers advice for students to help prioritize what's important when considering study abroad.
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