Education Abroad

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

Developing and Implementing Programs (from a U.S. Campus)

Funding and Financing

Office Administration

Risk Assessment and Crisis Management

Student Advising

Student Health and Safety

Student Health and Safety Abroad

February 26 - 27, 2026 | 2:00 pm

Optimize student health and safety protocols abroad through inclusive preventative measures, comprehensive mental health support strategies, and empowering frameworks that enhance the well-being for diverse international student populations. See full details!

Risk Assessment and Crisis Management in Education Abroad Programming

November 20 - 21, 2025 | 2:00 pm

Deploy effective education abroad crisis protocols through comprehensive risk assessment strategies, prevention planning, and advanced response frameworks designed to expedite emergency decisions and safeguard international programs. Explore now!

Education Abroad: Critical Skills for the Adviser

Level up your education abroad advising expertise through this interactive training that explores essential roles, student support strategies, and professional networking in today's dynamic international education landscape. Learn more!

Collaborative Approaches to Developing Faculty-Led Programs

December 3 - 5, 2025 | 2:00 pm

Transform your study abroad offerings through expert-led workshop training that teaches you how to launch, manage, and optimize faculty-led programs for maximum student and institutional success. Discover now!

NAFSA Resources for Operational Resilience

NASFA offers these resources and guidance on crisis management for COVID-19 and other crises for the international education community. NAFSA hopes this information helps you, your programs, and your students during this challenging time.

Resources for Online Telework and Learning

March 20, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States, many institutions have closed or transitioned to working remotely and online teaching with little advanced notice. Entire offices have instructed employees to telework and stay home for an indefinite period of time while faculty pivot to

Department of State COVID-19 Global Health Advisory

August 6, 2020

UPDATE. On August 5, 2020, the U.S. Department of State removed the Level 4 (do not travel) global health advisory that had been in place since March 19, 2020, and returned to country-specific advisories. Read more on the DOS travel advisories web page. Also see the DOS COVID-19 Traveler Information

CDC Responds to NAFSA’s Coronavirus Questions

March 11, 2020

NAFSA has been in dialogue with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to ask for clarity on guidance issued by the CDC regarding international travel and study abroad programs. NAFSA provided context and background on existing risk management practices in international education with the CDC

Questions for Guiding a Holistic Response

In responding to broadening concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19), institutions must be cognizant of holistic issues affecting international education, considering not only programmatic and immigration questions, but accreditation, contractual obligations, technical and human resources, and

When a Reporter Calls

"When a Reporter Calls" is an excerpt from Chapter 12 of NAFSA's Guide to Education Abroad.