Events and Activities
Upcoming Study Abroad Events
Below are events that Education Abroad is offering for students, faculty, and the wider Pace community – topics related to study abroad.
Study Abroad Social
Thursday, January 29, 3:25 p.m.–4:25 p.m., 161 William Street, 16th Floor
Students who have recently returned from their study abroad program are invited to mingle with other study abroad alumni and international students at Pace, share stories with students interested in studying abroad, and enjoy some refreshments. Welcome back!
Spring 2026 Study Abroad Fair
Wednesday, February 4, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., New York City, 1 Pace Plaza Student Center
Pace's Study Abroad Fairs offer students the opportunity to learn about studying abroad as part of their Pace Path! Speak one-on-one with Pace students who have studied abroad, Pace professors offering faculty-led Pace Travel Courses, and representatives from our wonderful partner universities worldwide. Pace offers study abroad programs in 50+ countries. Our Pace Study Abroad Fair Boarding Pass (PDF) offers advice for students to help prioritize what's important when considering studying abroad.
Gilman National Scholarship Information Session
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 3:25 p.m.–4:25 p.m., Zoom Meeting ID: 993 8410 4445 Password: GILMAN
Learn more about the Gilman National Scholarship program, which is designed to support students with limited financial means who wish to study abroad. The program is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who receive a Federal Pell Grant as part of their financial aid package. In this session, we’ll talk about everything you need to know to submit a competitive application: eligibility requirements, essay tips, application deadlines, advice from a recent award recipient at Pace, and more.
Pre-Departure Workshops for Summer & Fall Semester 2026 Study Abroad Students
Welcome & Next Steps (for semester exchange, early decision semester partner, & early decision summer applicants)
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 12:10 p.m.–1:10 p.m., Location to be confirmed
Meet other Pace students who have been approved to study abroad during the Summer and Fall 2026 terms. After reading new updates in your Terra Dotta application portal, we'll review the next steps live in your study abroad journey.
Spain Student Visa Workshop
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 3:25 p.m.–4:25 p.m., Location to be confirmed
Students studying in Spain for the Fall 2026 semester must attend this Visa Workshop to learn about the visa application process, which is done either as a group through Pace Education Abroad or as an individual. Note: Students opting into the group process must submit all required visa application materials to the Pace Education Abroad office by March 20, 2026. If this deadline is missed, the student must make an individual appointment with the Spanish Consulate to acquire their own student visa. Individual appointments are not guaranteed and are difficult to come by. Students who are unable to acquire a visa will need to defer their study abroad plans to a future term.
Welcome & Next Steps (for all summer & fall 2026 applicants)
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 12:10 p.m.–1:10 p.m., Location to be confirmed
Meet other Pace students who have been approved to study abroad during the Summer and Fall 2026 terms. After reading new updates in your Terra Dotta application portal, we'll review the next steps live in your study abroad journey.
France Student Visa Workshop
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 3:25 p.m.–4:25 p.m., 161 William Street, 16th Floor Conference Room
Students studying in France for the Fall 2026 semester must attend this Visa Workshop to learn the specific steps of the French visa application process, which takes up to 12 weeks to complete. Students who are unable to acquire a visa will need to defer their study abroad plans to a future term.
Money Management & Housing Abroad
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 12:10 p.m.–1:10 p.m., Location to be confirmed
Learn how to manage your finances while abroad, including creating a personalized budget, and how to navigate the housing search. This event is open to all students who have been approved to study abroad.
Italy Student Visa Workshop
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 3:25 p.m.–4:25 p.m., 161 William Street, 16th Floor Conference Room
Students studying in Italy for the Fall 2026 semester must attend this Visa Workshop to learn about the visa application process, which takes several months to complete. Students who are unable to acquire a visa will need to defer their study abroad plans to a future term.
MANDATORY Pre-Departure Orientation
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 12:10 p.m.–1:10 p.m., Location to be confirmed
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Thursday, April 9, 2026, 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m., Zoom
All students studying abroad during the Summer & Fall 2026 terms must attend one of the pre-departure orientation sessions listed above, which covers important academic, housing, travel, health and safety information. Those who do not attend will no longer be approved to study abroad.
Life Skills with Study Abroad Alumni
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 12:10 p.m.–1:10 p.m., Location to be confirmed
Meet Pace students who have already studied abroad in various countries – to learn firsthand about their experiences with culture shock, travel tips, and making friends. This event is open to all students.
Pre-Departure Orientation for Families of Study Abroad Students
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m., Zoom
Parents and guardians of students studying abroad in January or Spring 2024 are welcome to attend this pre-departure orientation session, which recaps the information from the student pre-departure orientation, with a focus on how parents and guardians can best support their student while their student is abroad.
Ongoing Events
- “Abroad 101” info session (learn the basics about Study Abroad at Pace):
- Tuesdays, in person at 3:30 p.m. 161 William Street, 16th Floor
- Thursdays, virtually at 3:30 p.m.
- Abroad 101 Zoom session info (use your Pace Zoom account to access. Password: ABROAD)
- "Abroad 102" info sessions (learn how to complete Course Equivalencies):
- Tuesdays, in person at 3:30 p.m. 161 William Street, 16th Floor
- Thursday, virtually at 4:00 p.m.
- Abroad 102 Zoom session info (use your Pace Zoom account to access. Password: ABROAD)
- Pace Travel Courses info sessions
- Wednesdays, virtually at 12:00 p.m.
- Zoom session info (use your Pace Zoom account to access. Password: ABROAD)
- Wednesdays, virtually at 12:00 p.m.
- Follow Pace Education Abroad on Instagram to learn about upcoming events and student testimonies.
- UNV 101 sessions: Pace Education Abroad presents regularly at UNV 101 sessions. Instructors, please reach out to us if you’d like us to come and speak about studying abroad!