Your study abroad adventure awaits

Each of USAC's 50+ program locations offer a wide variety of courses, immersion opportunities, and extra-curricular activities.

• Do you already know where you want to study? Explore our full list of locations and program details.
• Not sure where you want to go but know what types of courses you want to take? Learn what your options are based on academic discipline.

USAC is partnered with universities across the world and has Resident Directors in more than a dozen countries. Learn more about our specialty and partnership programs and what is the right fit for you.

USAC Program Models

• Attend a program-specific or USAC 101 Info Session to learn more about study abroad. Details and registration are available online.
• To schedule a virtual advising session, please call (775) 784-6569, or email us and include which location(s) you are interested in so we can pair you with the correct advisor.

Schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to make sure you understand how the courses you take abroad will count toward your degree. Be sure to consider courses that may count towards your major or minor.

Reach out to the Office of Financial Aid to review your financial aid and how you will be able to best apply that toward the program you want to study abroad at. You want to be sure you are aware of any financial aid requirements and limitations while selecting your program.

Studying abroad is more affordable than you may think. In fact, USAC offers programs in dozens of countries that are comparable to staying at the University of Nevada, Reno for a semester.

Learn more about financing your study abroad with tips, resources, and scholarship opportunity details.

USAC Scholarships & Financial Aid Information

1. Start your USAC application online
2. You will receive your Student Gateway Account that will provide you with program specific resources, forms, and people to contact.
3. Watch the USAC Application Webinar to help guide you through the process.
4. Meet with your USAC Program Advisor to help you prepare for your adventure abroad.

Just because you're abroad doesn't mean you can't keep studying what you love or make progress towards graduation. Students from any major can study abroad and most courses you take abroad can be used to fulfill specific degree requirements. Consider all the courses you need to take to earn your degree and don't focus only on your major.

You can also use your time abroad to learn a language, add a minor, or complete general education requirements. Don't speak another language? Not a problem. All study abroad programs offer coursework in English. However, if you are interested in learning a language, you can complete up to four semesters of language instruction in just one semester abroad.

Learn more about our Specialty and Partnership program models and what is the right fit for you.

PROGRAM MODELS

Explore programs by academic discipline, program, and find UNR course equivalencies. 

Studying abroad is more affordable than you may think. In fact, USAC offers programs in 13 countries that are comparable to staying at the University of Nevada, Reno for a semester, and award more than $100,000 in scholarships to UNR students each year.

One of the first questions students (and their parents) ask is "Can I study abroad affordably?” The answer is "Absolutely."

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Study abroad is an integral, necessary part of a 21st century education—not just a luxury, or fun "extra" available only to the privileged few. As such, one of USAC's core commitments is to make study abroad an option for all students. As a nonprofit, university-based organization, we understand the financial pressures students and parents face to finance their education and we are committed to maintaining modest fees for our programs.

Federal financial aid and most Nevada scholarships can be used for any USAC programs, and the Millennium Scholarship can be used toward USAC Specialty Programs, where you earn UNR academic credit while abroad. You can also find more information on applying your existing financial aid and scholarships to study abroad via UNR’s Office of Financial Aid Study Abroad & Financial Aid.

Meet with the USAC Scholarship Coordinator to discuss all scholarship opportunities that might be available for you by emailing us or by stopping by the USAC office.

Don’t let concerns over finances keep you from going abroad—do your research, apply for scholarships, and plan ahead, and study abroad can be within your reach.

Learn more about financing your study abroad with tips, resources, and scholarship opportunity details.

USAC Scholarships & Financial Aid

Most programs have rolling admissions so it is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible. If the deadline has passed, contact us to see if you are still able to submit a late application.

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