The Catholic University of America

 

Services
Advising: CUAbroad offers a range of advising and support services to students on such issues as program selection, academic planning, registration, credit transfer, financial aid, and cultural adjustment.
Pre-departure orientation programs and materials have been prepared to assist students in preparing for their study abroad experience. All students participating in our programs are strongly encouraged to attend.
Tips for Travelers Seminars, presented by Council Travel, are offered each semester for all UNI students planning to study or travel abroad.
Re-entry programming and follow-up advising are designed to facilitate your smooth transition back to life at home.
International Student Identity Card (ISIC). The ISIC offers a variety of discounts and benefits on travel-related services and products.  In addition to accident insurance, it also provides some limited emergency evacuation and repatriation benefits for student travelers. The Center for Global Education - CUAbroad is the only official issuing site on campus. 
 
To get your own card from this office, you will need:
  • a completed application form, 
  • proof of full-time student status,  
  • a passport-style photo, and 
  • cash or check for $22 made out to CUA
General Information Sessions
Mondays at 12:30 and Wednesdays at 3:30 in Rm. 211, McMahon Hall. 
Conducted by CUAbroad professional staff, these introductory sessions cover topics every student planning to study abroad should know about.  Attendance is limited to 6 - 8 people so please call ahead to sign up.
Resource Library
Before or after attending an information session, a visit to the Resource Library is highly recommended as you begin to search for the perfect program. The library has information about study abroad and travel in general and about specific study, internship, work and volunteer opportunities. The library is located in the CUAbroad office and is open during regular office hours.