Sen. Paul Simon Award
NAFSA’s Simon Awards recognize excellence in integrating international education across all aspects of campus.
Explore the World with UTampa Education Abroad
At the University of Tampa, students from every major can take their learning beyond the classroom—and beyond borders. Our education abroad opportunities include exciting faculty-led programs, where UTampa professors guide immersive short-term courses around the world, and partner programs that allow students to study at top international universities while earning UTampa credit. These experiences are more than just travel—they help Spartans build global skills that today’s employers value, like cross-cultural communication, language proficiency, and the ability to navigate international settings with confidence.
Whether you're studying abroad for credit or participating in a global internship or service project, all students must work with the Office of International Programs, meet eligibility requirements and follow important deadlines. For more information on transferring credit, visit the UTampa Catalog.
PLEASE NOTE: International students planning to study abroad must be in touch with their international student advisor as early as possible to ensure compliance with student visa regulations.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Have successfully completed 12 UTampa credits
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Be at least 18 years old
UTampa students may take advantage of a variety of education abroad opportunities:
- UTampa Faculty-Led Programs
- UTampa Partner Programs
- Affiliate Programs
- Student Research/ Inquiry Abroad
- Experiential/Community-based Service Learning
- Internships Abroad
Financial aid is available to help students with the costs of studying abroad. The amount and types of aid vary depending on which abroad program the student chooses. More information is available in the Study Abroad Portal. Students should discuss their aid options with their financial aid counselor. If you have high financial need, you may contact abroad@ut.edu to inquire about our departmental scholarship. Awards are not based on merit but based on verifiable need.
Where to Begin
The first step in the process is to attend an application workshop to learn about the basics of education abroad. This workshop is mandatory if you plan to schedule an appointment with the education abroad advisor.
The second step is to visit the UTampa Study Abroad Portal to search for study abroad programs and begin an application!
- Office Location
- Education Abroad Walk-in Hours
- Peer Advising Hours
- Education Abroad Advising Appointments
Office Location and Contact Information
Grand Center, Room 103
401 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33606-1490
Phone: (813) 258-7433
Fax: (813) 258-7449
Department Email: abroad@ut.edu
Education Abroad Advisor: Connor Richardson, crichardson@ut.edu
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST
Education Abroad Walk-in Hours
- Tuesdays and Thursdays: 2-4 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 9-10 a.m.
No appointment required. If you need more than 10-15 minutes with our education abroad advisor, then you must schedule an appointment instead of doing a walk-in.
Peer Advising Hours
- Tuesdays and Thursdays: 2-4 p.m.
No appointment required. If you anticipate needing more than 15 minutes to meet with the peer advisor, please schedule an appointment with an education abroad advisor instead.
Education Abroad Advising Appointments
- If you are seeking one-on-one advising, please schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with the education abroad advisor.
- Appointments can only be made in Navigate after attending an application workshop.
- Do not email advising appointment requests.
PLEASE NOTE:
- *If you click on the scheduling link above but have NOT attended an application workshop, the link will NOT work as this service is only accessible in Navigate to students who have already attended an application workshop.
