In Transit/Flight Delay Complete Travel Delay Form (link can also be obtained through Print Me) If you have an issue other than a travel delay while in transit, please contact your IES Abroad Advisor at: 800.995.2300 or 312.944.1750 (during business hours) 603.691.5395 (outside of business hours)

Academics Course Pre-registration - You will pre-register online for IES Abroad courses approximately 6-8 weeks before your program begins. Tutoring opportunities (once you arrive at your program location, tutors can be arranged for additional help in any of your classes. If you feel that a tutor would be helpful, please notify the IES Abroad center staff) Course materials - (e.g., Please note that nearly all school supplies and language books can be found easily at your center location. Your professors can also recommend local bookstores where required texts can be found.) Syllabi - A...

Topics Resources In Transit/Flight Delays: Please fill out the Travel Delay Form found in your PrintMe or contact your IES Abroad Advisor at: study@iesabroad.org 312-944-1750 (during business hours) 312-681-7911 (outside of business hours) Main IES Abroad Office (all callers, during business hours) Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm CST 800.995.2300 or 312.944.1750 (all callers, for students in the U.S. and abroad, except after-hours emergencies; calls will be appropriately routed) After-Hours Emergencies – Student & Family phone number (for students still in U.S.) Hours: Outside of business...

IES Abroad Headquarters Address: 33 West Monroe Street, Suite 2300, Chicago, IL 60603-5405 Phone: 800.995.2300 or 312.944.1750 Fax: 312.944.1448 Email: info@IESabroad.org

Wait to Make Independent Travel Plans As soon as a preliminary program calendar is available (typically 6-8 weeks before the program starts), it will appear below. However, this calendar is subject to change. Please do not make independent travel arrangements (including visits from family or friends) before you arrive on-site, receive any calendar updates from the IES Abroad Center staff during orientation, and finalize your course registration. Remember that you will not be excused from academic obligations, including final exams or required IES Abroad events, in order to travel independently...

Early Arrival You may not move into your IES Abroad housing early. If you arrive before the official arrival date, you are responsible for your accommodations until the first day of the program. This also means that you cannot come to the IES Abroad Center with luggage, as there are not storage spaces. For hostel recommendations, we encourage you visit one of the many search engines online such as Hostelworld or TripAdvisor. If you're arriving early, make sure you share your accommodation arrangements with us by adding them to your Travel Itinerary Form when it becomes available in your...

Early Arrival You may not move into your IES Abroad housing early. If you arrive before the official arrival date, you are responsible for your accommodations until you move into your IES Abroad housing on the first day of the program. For hostel recommendations, we encourage you visit one of the many search engines online such as Hostelworld or TripAdvisor. If you plan to arrive early or stay beyond the program end date, we recommend that you purchase additional health insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI), your IES Abroad health insurance provider during...

Late Arrival Late arrivals are not permitted unless warranted by a documented medical or family emergency and approved by IES Abroad. If your flights are delayed or canceled before you arrive in your host country, use the information provided in the Print Me document (emailed 2-3 weeks before your program begins) to contact us. Our staff will communicate the details of your delayed arrival to the on site Center staff.

Shipping & Storing Luggage Because there is a customs fee that needs to be paid upon arrival, our Center cannot accept any shipped luggage. To avoid your things getting stuck in a shipping snafu, don’t ship anything to the Center ahead of time! Similarly, the IES Abroad Center is not available to store luggage before, during, or after your program. To ensure your items are kept safe, we recommend finding alternative options in your local city.

Before you depart, you will participate in a mandatory virtual orientation program which is designed to prepare you for your time abroad. The virtual orientation course consists of videos for you to watch in your own time as well as two live sessions. Topics for the virtual orientation program include a Center overview, what to know before you go, and what to expect upon arrival. The virtual orientation course also includes a Student Forum where you are able to introduce yourself and get to know your fellow classmates. It's a good space to learn about others on the program, whether anyone else...