Academic Advisors
EA Advising Mission
Education Abroad professional advising staff provide comprehensive and accessible resources that guide, inform and empower students to make decisions about study abroad that maximize academic, personal, and professional development.
Global Learning Advisors are program and regional experts to support students throughout the study abroad process. Our team can connect students to resources on cost, financial aid and scholarships, as well as answer questions regarding coursework offered abroad and program highlights.
Where do you fit in?
Study abroad is an academic experience designed to deepen student’s understanding and perspective of their degree through cultural immersion. To ensure students in all majors and academic tracks can access opportunities like study abroad, we rely on the support of UMD academic advisors.
Academic advisors are critical to help students understand what degree requirements can be fulfilled abroad and to determine how approved study abroad coursework applies to their degree.
Resources to support academic planning
Program Discovery
Explore 275+ programs in 60+ countries. You can explore based on location, term, academics and more to find the right program for every student.
Study Abroad Course Database
Centrally houses course information for study abroad offerings across all programs and disciplines, including UMD equivalents, credit type and department approval.
Transfer Credit Evaluation Request Form
Request a review of a study abroad course on a UMD-sponsored or approved program.
Additional resources to support students
Identity & Affiliation
Help students navigate how their social identity might impact or be impacted by study abroad.
Scholarships & Aid
Help connect students with scholarship and financial aid resources, as well as some of our most affordable programs.
Terps Abroad Stories
Our community of Terps Abroad alumni have shared their study abroad experience, tips and advice for future students.