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Graduate Student Programs

Graduate students are unique in their academic experience and needs. International experiences at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ look different at the graduate level, and the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Global Education Office is here to support you!

International experiences that often work well for graduate students include: 

  • Short winter or summer faculty-led Global Seminars - Ask your program's graduate advisor whether a particular course can be applied towards your degree. 
    • Search and apply within Aztecs Abroad (does not require Travel Registry or PAAR process)
  • Independent research/fieldwork, conference participation, or grant-funded travel abroad 
    • Submit for approval by Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ in the Travel Registry.
    • Please note that completing the Travel Registry is required in addition to the T2 process.
    • If your travel is sponsored by an Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Research Foundation grant please make sure that you indicate that you are participating in grant-funded travel in the description of your experience.
    • Visit this page for more information about who should complete the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Travel Registry.
  • Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ exchange or partner programs - summer, winter, or semester; coursework available at the graduate level.
    • Search within ; then complete the Advising Questionnaire and see a Global Education Advisor to open an application.  
    • Verify with your program's graduate advisor prior to departure that the course(s) can be applied towards your degree.
    • must be initiated by meeting with your graduate advisor to discuss the proposed coursework and the degree requirements you hope to satisfy while abroad.

Funding for graduate students:

  • Apply for the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Associated Students Global Education Scholarship and indicate your plans to study abroad on the Aztec Scholarships Portal. Information about both of these on the
  • ³§¶Ù³§±«â€™s are an additional source of funding
  • Graduate students at any stage in their program are eligible to apply for a Fulbright award for research or teaching abroad 

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Travel Abroad Insurance:

Do you need international insurance for participation in one of the activities above?  

  • YES. If you are participating in one of the activities above, you will find the link to purchase the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Travel Abroad Insurance as a step in your Travel Registry process, or in your post-decision steps if you are participating in a program listed in Aztecs Abroad.
  • Note: Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Travel Abroad insurance for transborder travel to Baja California, Mexico, is a separate policy that can be purchased  for one day or for multiple one-day visits during a semester (without paying for a full semester of coverage).  Transborder programs listed in Aztecs Abroad will automatically show this policy, but if you are completing the Travel Registry, please make sure to choose this option.