Planning & Resources
Planning to Go Abroad
Program Eligibility
Participation in a global opportunity at the University of Pennsylvania will add an unparalleled lens to your time at Penn as you explore a new city, culture, and lifestyle, while concurrently advancing your academic and career goals.
Money Matters & Scholarship Information
Penn Abroad is committed to making its global opportunities financially accessible to all students. Whether you receive financial aid from Penn or not, you may be eligible to receive financial assistance for your program abroad.
Health & Safety Abroad
At Penn Abroad, the safety and security of students traveling internationally is our highest priority. Our team carefully reviews and evaluates programs, establishes contingency plans, and works to anticipate and minimize potential risks for students abroad.
Pre-Departure Orientation
Penn Abroad is looking forward to guiding you through this next step in your experience abroad. It is imperative that you review this information in order to be well-prepared for your program.
Meet With an Advisor
The Penn Abroad team works directly with you to explore program options, apply to programs, and navigate the process of going abroad.
Penn Resources
As a Penn Student you have a wealth of support and resources available to you before going abroad, while you are abroad, and after you have returned. Penn Abroad works closely with several offices on campus to ensure that students are adequately prepared for their experiences abroad.
Life Abroad
We encourage you to consider how your identity as a member of multiple, diverse, and intersecting communities may be reflected and experienced differently as you travel and interact with new cultures.
Other Global Opportunities
There are many opportunities to engage in a global experience during your time at Penn, even if a summer internship, semester abroad, or academic coursework isn’t the right fit for your program or interests.
Sustainability & Travel
As you plan to take part in global programs, consider the environmental effects of your time abroad, including, but not limited to carbon emissions resulting from air and automobile travel, the impact of using single-use plastic bottles and packaging, and the purchase of imported products.
Visa Information
Depending on your country of citizenship, program type, travel duration, and destination country, you may be required to obtain a visa prior to going abroad. A visa is an official permission granted by the authorities of the country where you will travel which allows you to enter and remain in that country.