Offering experiential learning across the United States and around the world
Why Study Away?
Student participants develop career readiness skills which are highly sought after by employers. These competencies include: Critical Thinking, Communication and Teamwork.
NACE: National Association of Colleges and Employers. (2026) What is Career Readiness? www.naceweb.org
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Benefits by the Numbers
Higher Earnings
Students who studied abroad earned an average of $4,159 more in their first job—a 6.3% salary boost.
Employability Skills
90% of alumni say studying abroad was important to their personal and professional development.
Career Impact
50% of study abroad alumni say that their program had a very or extremely important influence on their career path.
The Forum on Education Abroad. (2025) Education Abroad: The Career Catalyst. www.forumea.org
Application Deadlines
| Deadline | Description |
|---|---|
| February 15th | Priority EngageU Application Deadline Program Terms: Summer, Fall and Spring |
| February 17th (by noon), 2026 | Donor-Funded Institutional Scholarships Application Deadline Program Terms: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 |
| March 1st | Extended EngageU Application Deadline Program Terms: Summer and Fall |
| September 1st | National Student Exchange EngageU Application Deadline Program Terms: Spring Semester |
| October 1st | Exchange and Independent Program EngageU Application Deadline Program Terms: Spring Semester |
Deadlines are subject to change and may be earlier than listed in the table above.
Contact Study Away
Office of Engaged Learning - Study Away
One University Plaza | Brookens Library BRK 383
Springfield, Illinois, 62703-5407
sap@uis.edu • 217-206-6640
Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
