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Study Abroad
- Start Now - Eligibility and Timing
- Choosing a Program
- Preparing to Go Checklists
- Financial Planning & Scholarships
- World Campus Versus Study Abroad
Schedule an Appointment
- Contact Us
Schedule an Appointment with the Strickler Office
Drop-In Advising
Fall 2026 Semester: Please visit 484 Business for any quick questions about your Fall 2026 schedule, IB Minor Academic Plan, or stop by to say hi and tell us how your recent study abroad experience went!
Our office offers both in-person and virtual advising appointments. BA and 2nd-year DUS students planning Smeal majors may schedule an online appointment via Starfish and then choose whether to meet with us in the Business Building or using Zoom.
BA and 2nd-year DUS students planning a Smeal College of Business major are welcome to meet with a Strickler International Programs Coordinator at any point in the Study Abroad process. If you have already met with one of our Coordinators, please continue to meet with the same person. Typical appointments are scheduled for thirty minutes. If you feel that you will need a longer time or you are going to bring a friend, please schedule two appointments in a row.
Schedule an Appointment Through Starfish
Schedule a Starfish Appointment with a Strickler Office of International Programs Adviser by choosing one of the following:
Vanessa Hausmann (Out-of-office Spring 2026)
For additional assistance with scheduling, please call (814) 865-4264.
An International Programs Coordinator can help you:
review a study abroad location or program(s)
consider international internship & service learning opportunities
learn how to select courses abroad that meet major/ minor requirements
plan for the International Business (IB) Minor and course requirements
process course equivalencies and adjust your IB Minor audit once you have returned from abroad
discover how to get involved in global experiences here at Penn State
If you have an emergency abroad, call Global Programs at 814-865-7681, or after business hours or on University holidays, contact the Penn State University Police at 814-863-1111.