Workshops and Events
Education Abroad hosts different events and workshops to assist students with study abroad applications, scholarship and financial aid questions, passport assistance, returning to WSU after being abroad and more! Learn more about each workshop or event below.
If an event or workshop has passed, check back here for information regarding next semester’s schedule soon.
Study Abroad Scholarship Application Launch
Learn the nuts and bolts of preparing a competitive study abroad scholarship application.
By the end of this session, you should understand basic strategies for successfully requesting funding, and how you can use these strategies to write a competitive scholarship essay.
It is strongly encouraged to complete the online tutorial Global Cougs 101 before this session, and to have seriously considered at least one study abroad program available through mystudyabroad.wsu.edu.
The upcoming scholarship application cycle is primarily for Spring/Spring Break 2027, Winter Break 2026, Fall 2026, Summer 2026 terms abroad, but the material covered will apply for later terms as well.
Those interested can register via MS Bookings link and receive an invitation by email.
Date: November 19th 4-5:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Study Abroad Scholarship Workshop
Make your study abroad dreams a reality by funding your upcoming experience abroad! Join the Education Abroad Office for a scholarship workshop to learn about different opportunities available and how to submit a compelling scholarship application.
Please note: Scholarship application cycles vary. It usually takes about three months to write a competitive scholarship application (without losing any sleep).
Spring Abroad: early fall semester deadlines. Begin the scholarship application process in January.
Fall or academic year abroad: early spring semester deadlines. Begin the process in September.
By the end of these workshops, participants will know how to:
- find appropriate scholarships for studying abroad
- develop the main components of a competitive study abroad scholarship application
Workshops will occur every other Tuesday/Wednesday from 4-5pm. Participants are welcome to join in-person or on Zoom, and are encouraged (but not required) to attend multiple sessions.
- January 7th, 8th, (Bryan Hall 116) 21st, and 22nd (Spark 333)
- February 4th, 5th, 18th, and 19th (Spark 333)
- March 4th, 5th, 18th, and 19th (Spark 333)
- April 1st, 2nd, 15th, 16th, 29th, and 30th (Spark 333)
Please email cara.welch@wsu.edu if you have a regular scheduling conflict on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.
Please Register so that Education Abroad advisors can personalize scholarship opportunities available to you.
Join us via Zoom or in person in Spark 333.
Pre-Departure Orientation
Dates and Times vary
One of the last requirements before studying abroad with WSU is to attend a Pre-Departure Orientation with the Education Abroad Office. Check your WSU email for information related to your specific orientation session.
Peer Advisor Webinars for Departing Students
Join returned study abroad students and hear how they dealt with many of the challenges you may also encounter during your upcoming time abroad. See below for details related to the different offerings this semester.
(Peer Advisor Webinars are facilitated by returned student volunteers in the Education Abroad Office. They are not a replacement for the Attendance at Pre-Departure Orientation requirement to study abroad.)
Returnee Dinner
If you recently studied abroad with WSU, join us at our Returnee Dinner to share your experience with other Cougs who get it. Dinner will be provided by Education Abroad while we talk through future opportunities abroad and how to make the most of your international experience while at WSU.
Tuesday, January 14th: 5-7pm
Bundy Reading Room (Avery 110)
Register here to confirm your attendance and any dietary restrictions you have.
*Please confirm your attendance and any dietary restrictions you have.
Study Abroad Visa Workshop
Visas can make studying abroad tricky, but they’re often a necessity. Start the process early and join the Education Abroad office for drop-in visa support to get your questions answered and feel confident in getting your visa.
Bryan Hall 116
Tuesday, April 22, 4-5pm
Wednesday, April 23, 4-5pm
Both workshops are scheduled as drop-in time for students. Students are encouraged to bring their own laptops to start their visa applications if they haven’t already. Note: Visa requirements vary by country, program, and citizenship.
Passport Clinic
Need to renew or obtain a passport? Stop by the Education Abroad Passport Clinic for assistance with filling out a U.S. passport application and get your free passport photo taken.
Global Cougs 101 for Parents
Attention Parents! Join the Education Abroad office to learn more about the study abroad process for your Coug! Studying abroad is a great way to enhance your student’s education and we want to dispel any myths and preconceived notions you may have about studying abroad. Help us help your student add a global experience to their education!