Resources


Passport Services
Need a passport, or passport renewal? The Post Office in the Union offers Passport Services.

Pat Walker Health Center Travel & Immunization Clinic
It’s not just about shots! Review your travel plans with a nurse at the Pat Walker Health Center and make sure you are prepared to stay healthy when traveling.

Pat Walker Health Center Counseling and Psychological Services
Studying abroad often times means leaving your comfort zone. Make a plan for self-care while exploring and extending your personal boundaries.

Office for Diversity & Inclusion
The University of Arkansas envisions a world committed to inclusivity, where diversity, equity, access and civility are valued as a part of our culture, climate and everyday lives. The University’s Office for Diversity and Inclusion strives to make this vision a reality by reinforcing inclusive excellence in everything we say and do.

Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education
The Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education (MC) provides academic, cultural and social programs intended to promote inclusiveness, foster achievement and assist in the development and advancement of a diverse student body.

Office of Nationally Competitive Awards
The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards provides fellowship and grant information and support to University of Arkansas students and recent graduates, helping them build the strongest application possible with the intent of accomplishing goals including securing graduate funding, studying abroad, and gaining professional experience.

World Languages, Literatures & Cultures Lab
Looking for help brushing up your language skills? The Center for World Languages, Literatures and Cultures has a long history of support for the faculty and students of the Department of World Languages through the availability of state-of-the-art technologies.

Mango Language Software
Mango is an online language-learning system that is free to all University of Arkansas students, faculty, and staff.

U.S. Department of State Students Abroad Page
Learn about local laws & special circumstances in your travel destination. This page also provides resources for passport & visa services, customs & border information, and travel preparation.

Centers for Disease Control
Learn about required and recommended health precautions for your destination. Make a plan to travel safely and intelligently with your current medications, etc.

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
Free Services from the Department of State to enroll your travel with the nearest US Embassy or Consulate. Get critical travel safety & security update while you are abroad.

Diversity Abroad Destination Guides
Explore your destination with Diversity Abroad’s compiled list of funding & scholarship opportunities, health & safety information, and diversity guides by location.

AllAbroad.us
Helping all students study abroad. A resource for students, parents, faculty, and administrators, with answers to common questions about study abroad.

eDiplomat
Resources on cultural etiquette, customs, dining and body language around the world.

Ugly American Sentiment Abroad
Pointers on how to travel as a “thoughtful American” from travel guru Rick Steves.

The surprising effects of study abroad
This article from the Washington Post examines the effects of study abroad and intercultural contact.

13 Must-have apps for study abroad
You already use your smartphone constantly in your day-to-day life back in the US, and just because you’re studying abroad doesn’t mean it will be any different.

Consumer Reports: How to keep costs down when using your phone abroad
Learn how to avoid high costs of cellular service and data fees when traveling outside the U.S.

Practical Parent’s Guide to Study Abroad
Students are more successful abroad when they lead the decision making and planning process for study abroad. This article outlines some practical tips for parents from choosing a program, planning to travel, communicating while abroad, and welcoming students back home.

Student health and safety
The Office of Study Abroad at the University of Arkansas is committed to providing the safest possible learning environment. Student health and safety while abroad is a top priority.

UAConnect: Parent/Family Authorization
Students have the ability to authorize designated family members to access some of their student records- including enrollment and financial accounting. Families should discuss what level of access is appropriate for them.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English Teaching Assistant Programs.

Boren Fellowship
Encouraging U.S. graduate students to add an important language component to their educations.

Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program
Since the JET Program was founded in 1987, it has sent more than 61,000 global participants (including nearly 32,000 Americans) to work in schools, boards of education, and government offices throughout Japan.

Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF)
Expand your horizons and share your language and culture with French students.

SIT Graduate Institute
School for International Training (SIT) students can earn their degrees full-time, part-time, or remotely.

Find A Masters Degree Worldwide
A directory of masters degrees and postgraduate qualifications at universities around the world.

Peace Corps
The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated changemakers to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side by side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation.