Office of Study Abroad and Outreach
Planning
As you are registering for your Study Abroad experience, you should be aware of the information we are including in this page and start preparing for this unique opportunity. You want to be ready to succeed.
Specific Information
Apply for your United States Passport & Visa
Ensure you have Health Insurance
Study Health & Safety Tips
Arrange your Airfare & Flight Information
Register for the
Research your country of destination, including: health, culture, transportation, laws and customs, climate, maps and location of American Consulate. To do so go to this .Ìý
Health Insurance
Health insurance with worldwide medical coverage, emergency evacuation, and repatriation is required for participation in study abroad programs.
If you carry WIU student health insurance, and will be covered for all of the dates of your travel with the study abroad program, this will fulfill the requirement.
If you do not carry WIU student health insurance you can either sign up for WIU insurance for your study abroad term or purchase a supplemental policy through IMG. Note: If purchasing through IMG, you will need to purchase the Patriot Travel Medical Insurance Plan. For more info and instructions on purchasing a policy through IMG, please see the IMG Health Insurance Instructions.
Health and Safety
Traveling abroad is an exciting experience that requires planning and care. Some countries might face health and safety concerns that would be wise to address ahead of time. Check the following sites to find out about your country of destination:
- for health related concerns go to the following website:
- for travel warning and alerts go to:
Travel Registry
Always be cautious and make use of resources for timely info and support in your country of destination. We expect ALL our students to make use of the "Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)" provided by the U.S. Department of State.ÌýPay attention to travel alerts, and enroll your tip with the nearest US Embassy or Consulate.
Go to STEP now and register:
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Announcements
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Spring 2024 Study Abroad scholarships now open!
Scholarship applications for Spring 2024 study abroad programs are now open. More information about the scholarships and the application form can be found on our website. The application deadline is midnight, Wednesday, November 1, 2023. If you have any questions about the scholarships, please contact Kim McDaniel, Study Abroad Advisor, at kd-mcdaniel@wiu.edu.
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Apply for passports NOW!
Passport processing is currently taking 3 months. If you plan to travel in Spring or Summer 2024, apply for your passport NOW. For more information, see the Passports 101 page on our website.
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Disney World Communication Culture info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the Disney World Communication Culture Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Wednesday, September 27
Thursday, September 28
Wednesday, October 11
Thursday, October 12
Location: Memorial 338
Time: 4pm
For details, please see the Disney World Communication Culture webpage.
Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Friday September 29 at noon via Zoom
For details, please see the Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos webpage.
Exploring Italy Through Film info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the Exploring Italy Through Film Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Tuesday, October 3
Location: Simpkins 219 and via Zoom
Time: 4:30pm
For details, please see the Exploring Italy Through Film webpage.
Art in Italy: Political Mythologies info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the Art in Italy: Political Mythologies Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Thursday, October 5
Location: Garwood 10
Time: 4pm
For details, please see the Art in Italy: Political Mythologies webpage.
International Trade: Costa Rica info sessions 2023 scheduled.
Learn more about the International Trade: Costa Rica Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
Thursday October 5 at 5:30 pm
Friday October 6 Knoblauch at noon
For details, please see the International Trade: Costa Rica Info webpage. -
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