State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) Due to a recent U.S. government policy change, students will now need to enroll in the U.S. State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) on their own. Previously, our Global Enrollment Management team at IES Abroad would enroll all students in STEP prior to departure. Students will now need to enroll themselves in STEP. STEP is a valuable resource for students as it helps travelers stay informed of safety conditions in their host country and enables the U.S. Embassy to contact them with guidance in an emergency. While...

As soon as a preliminary program calendar is available, 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. You can easily make personal travel plans once on-site!

Housing Options At-A-Glance Option 1 Residence Hall Total Housing Price $5,260 (Base Housing Fee) + $0 (Additional Fee) = $5,260 Meals Included per Week 0 Kitchen Access ✔️

Housing Options At-A-Glance Option 1 Homestay Total Housing Price $4,975 (Base Housing Fee) + $0 (Additional Fee) = $4,975 Meals Included per Week 12 Kitchen Access ❌

Housing Options At-A-Glance Option 1 Homestay Option 2 Residence Hall Option 3 City Apartment Option 3 Residence Hall Total Housing Price $2,823 (Base Housing Fee) + $0 (Additional Fee) = $2,823 $2,823 (Base Housing Fee) + $750 (Additional Fee) = $3,573 $2,823 (Base Housing Fee) + $1,500 (Additional Fee) = $4,323 $2,823 (Base Housing Fee) + $1,500 (Additional Fee) = $4,323 Meals Included per Week 14 0 0 0 Kitchen Access ❌ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️