Study Abroad & Exchange

Important Deadlines

Important: These are the CSU, Chico deadlines.  You MUST meet the Chico deadline if you wish to be eligible to participate abroad as a CSU, Chico student. Please note that some program locations have EARLIER deadlines than Chico. In these instances you must meet the earliest posted deadline.

CSU International Programs (IP)

  • December 1st (except Australia, New Zealand, South Africa)
  • May 1st (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa ONLY)

American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) & University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)

  • Fall Semester & yearlong Programs: April 15th
  • Spring Semester Programs: October 15th
  • Summer Programs: April 1st
  • Winter Intersession Programs: October 15th 

Important Note:

Some AIFS & USAC programs have an earlier deadline; you must meet the earliest listed deadline. Consult the American Institute for Foreign StudyUniversity Studies Abroad Consortium websites for best results.

Direct International Exchanges

  • Fall: March 15th
  • Spring: October 1st

Faculty-Led Programs

Varies depending upon program.

Global Experiences International Internships

  • Fall: Varies
  • Spring: Varies 
  • Summer: Varies 

Important Note:

Global Experiences programs have multiple deadlines throughout the semester and summer term; you must meet the earliest listed deadline that corresponds for your intended internship placement term and program. Consult the Global Experiences website for best results.