COVID-19 Guidance

Suspension of Study Abroad

The University has extended the suspension of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign study abroad through May 2021. This decision applies to Spring 2021 and includes all program types (exchange, direct enroll, provider programs, faculty-led, and study abroad by petition). Study abroad departing in June 2021 will evaluated in early spring.

The University will not permit any waivers or exceptions for Spring 2021 study abroad, including for those programs with delayed start dates in March or April. Participants choosing to study abroad will have no University connection or support, including access to study abroad options through the University, international insurance, and pre-articulation of course credit.

Summer 2021 Study Abroad

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will evaluate the resumption of study abroad for the Summer 2021 semester. More information will be posted through the fall and early spring.

The latest communication and guidance sent to study abroad students may be found on the Safety Abroad website.

If you are planning to study abroad, it is recommended that you adhere to the normal study abroad application process by submitting an application to the program of your choice by the application deadline listed on that program's brochure page. You will not be charged the $100 fee when you submit your application until that program has been approved to run. If your program gets suspended or cancelled due to COVID-19, a study abroad staff member will reach out to you as soon as possible with alternative options, which may include shifting your application to a different program of your choice, deferring your application to a later term (in hopes that the program will run during that later term), or withdrawing your application completely.

Be flexible in planning for your study abroad experience and meet regularly with your academic advisor to ensure you have plans in place in the event you cannot study abroad. We reassure you that we are committed to supporting you through the the uncertainty of this process and are happy to help you navigate program options.