Study Abroad

Have no idea on how to start preparing for study abroad? Sit down with the Study Abroad office and we will talk with you about your options in relation to your goals.  You can start this process by submitting this interest form.

You can also learn more about studying abroad by attending our upcoming workshops focusing on programs that may interest you!

Please look here for our upcoming events. 

A lot goes into selecting the best program with your goals and interests at mind. When selecting a program, we encourage all our students to look at the long-term benefits of their study abroad experience and how it can shape towards their goals upon graduating from Texas A&M-Commerce. Typically, students should break down different programs by time of year, price, academic, professional, and social goals. Some of our programs may require certain prerequisites as students should look into all details of the programs we offer at TAMUC.

Resources to assist you make this decision:

• Set an appointment with OIP
• Consult your academic advisor
• Communicate to the Career Development Office

All study abroad programs will ask you for materials when applying with the Office of International Programs. Such items can be:

Your Passport: In order to be overseas, all students will need to have a non-expired passport that would be valid 6 months prior to departure and active up to 2 months after the program end date in an arranged country. Please consult our passport page with additional information.

Program Prerequisites: 

If there is a particular program you’d like to apply for, contact studyabroad@tamuc.edu on how you can meet the prerequisites of the program. This is one of the main requirements of all study abroad programs when meeting the expectations to fulfill the needs/background of the experience.

Scholarships & Financial Aid: Study Abroad is an additional expense that you may have not considered. When applying for a study abroad program, you will be expected to pay the cost of your program prior to your departure date. Please review our webpages with additional information and details to support your academic experience at TAMUC.

Foreign Language Requirements: Foreign language can be a requirement of programs who are offering academic instruction in a foreign language or being a component of how you would interact daily with your host environment. When looking into programs who have a foreign language requirement, you may have to show a level of understanding before being allowed to go on a program.

Apply to the program prior to our campus application deadlines. Application and scholarship deadlines are as follows:

Summer & Fall – March 1, 2023
Winter Break & Spring – October 1, 2023
Spring Break – January 1, 2023

Affiliate or independent study programs may have a different application deadline date. Consult studyabroad@tamuc.edu on the process and procedures of these programs if not stated on our website.

After applying to a TAMUC Program, all students will receive a notification whether you have been admitted to the study abroad program.

If you are admitted to the program, there are requirements you must do with an intended deadline and are stated in your admissions letter.

TAMUC Led-Programs Confirmation Deadline Dates
Summer & Fall – March 31, 2023
Winter Break & Spring – October 31, 2023
Spring Break – January 31, 2023

All TAMUC led programs will also need students to submit the following information prior to the program confirmation dates

Pre-Departure Checklist – this checklist would cover all items associated with your readiness to be overseas including your flight information, health insurance, student conduct, emergency information, etc.

Enrollment Deposit – some TAMUC led programs may require an enrollment deposit. You can find enrollment deposits to be paid on TAMUC’s marketplace portal and detailed on the program page of the program.

After confirming your enrollment, students per TAMUC/Non-TAMUC programs will start getting program specific communications in preparation for your intended departure date. Please be mindful of those communications as this will prepare you to have the best experience while overseas.

All TAMUC students will need to attend a pre-departure workshop if you are attending a TAMUC led or a non-TAMUC led program. All of our pre-departure workshops will be associated to a time at a point of the year that would support your safety and security while being overseas. You can find more health and security information on our website.

Enjoy your time overseas! Students when completing an overseas experience will be asked to give a response to their experience. Additionally, students can partake in our study abroad photo contest where the winner will get a prize worthy of their overseas experience.