International Center

International Education Week
2025-11-17 - 2025-11-21
Get ready to embark on a global journey right here at Cal Poly! Join us for International Education Week, hosted by the Cal Poly International Center, from Nov. 17-21! An initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education, International Education Week celebrates the benefits of international education and cultural exchange.
This year’s events will provide exciting opportunities for the campus community to come together to learn, share, and experience global cultures and perspectives.

Monday, Nov. 17

Study Abroad 101 Workshop (Virtual)
4:10 p.m. – 5 p.m., Virtual
Register for Study Abroad 101 Workshop (Virtual)
Begin planning your next adventure! Get guidance on financial and academic planning, explore program options and get answers to all your study abroad questions in this interactive, peer-led workshop!

Tuesday, Nov. 18

US-UK Summer Fulbright Info Session (Virtual)
9 a.m. – 10 a.m., Virtual
Register for US UK Fulbright Info Session
The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are 3-4 week programs for US undergraduate students who have no or very little travel experience outside of North America. Participants can explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university. Open to first- and second-year students only.

CEA CAPA Pop-up
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
UU Plaza
CEA CAPA staff and alumni ambassadors will be tabling in the UU plaza. Students who sign in at the Pop-up Event will be eligible for a $1,500 flight credit towards a Fall 2026 CEA CAPA program.

Cal Poly in Alicante: Artificial Intelligence and Language Info Session
11:10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Bldg. 35, Room 103
Discover the Cal Poly in Alicante: Artificial Intelligence and Language program in this exciting info session! Students will complete two courses on campus during spring 2026, followed by a two-week, faculty-led immersive learning experience on the Mediterranean coast of Spain.
Open to students in all majors. Courses taught in English. Come explore this exciting global opportunity!

A Slice of Life Abroad
11:10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Bldg.35, Room 104
Enjoy free pizza and get inspired as you hear firsthand stories from our Study Abroad Peer Advisors! They’ll share their unique experiences from study abroad programs around the world and offer insights into how you can expand your horizons through Cal Poly study abroad!

ThankFul with Campus Dining
11:10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Campus Market
Join Campus Dining for their annual Thankful event celebrating the season by bringing students together for an afternoon full of festive activities, delicious food samples, and opportunities to give back. Please stop by the International Center resource table to learn about study abroad, Coffee Hour with International Students and more!
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International Opportunities for Cal Poly Faculty & Staff
12:10 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Bldg. 35, Room 319B
Cal Poly faculty and staff are invited to join us to learn about international opportunities, including: teaching abroad, developing a new study abroad program, applying for a fellowship or professional development seminar, group trips abroad and more. Refreshments will be provided.

Transfer Students Can Study Abroad!
2:10 p.m. – 3 p.m., Bldg. 35, Room 104
Register for Transfer Students Can Study Abroad!
Transfer students are invited to attend this info session where we’ll debunk the myths around transfers studying abroad!

Wednesday, Nov. 19

CEA CAPA Info Session
10:10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Bldg. 35, Room 104
Register for CEA CAPA Info Session
Come learn about CEA CAPA Education Abroad study and internship programs offered in 20+ destinations around the world and hear from Cal Poly returnees!

Sipping Coffee & Spilling Tea
11:10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Bldg. 35, Room 104
Join us as our panel of international students shares their experiences at Cal Poly and in the San Luis Obispo community! Free coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Boba tea provided for the first 25 attendees.

Study Abroad info session: Latin America
12:10 p.m. – 1 p.m., Bldg. 35, Room 319B
Calling all students who want a truly unforgettable study abroad experience! Come learn about our amazing programs across Latin America! You could be studying conservation in Costa Rica, exploring marine life in Panama or connecting with Indigenous communities in Peru. Discover why this unique — and often more affordable than you might think — suite of programs is not to be missed!

Cal Poly Scholars International Tea Party
3:10 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Bldg. 35, Room 511
Register for Cal Poly Scholars International Tea Party
Sip, learn and explore! Join Cal Poly Scholars and the International Center for a global tea party. Enjoy teas from around the world while discovering study abroad opportunities in the countries your tea comes from. Relax, connect with fellow Scholars and explore how you can make the world your classroom.*CP Scholars event. By invitation only.

Thursday, Nov. 20

UK Birmingham Info Session
10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Virtual
Register for UK Birmingham Info Session
Discover study abroad opportunities at the University of Birmingham! Join representatives from the University of Birmingham (UK) for an exclusive information session designed for Cal Poly students! Learn about academic programs, campus life, research opportunities and how you can make the most of studying abroad at one of the UK’s leading universities.

Boren Awards: Scholarships and Fellowships for Study Abroad
10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Virtual
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 812 8604 0379
Interested in international study, language learning, and public service? The Boren Awards provide funding for students to study abroad in regions critical to U.S. interests, with a strong focus on language acquisition. Join us for an info session to learn how Boren can help fund your language studies abroad and enhance your career opportunities.

Semester at Sea Tabling
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., UU Plaza
Discover Semester at Sea—an academic journey unlike any other. Travel the globe aboard a world-class ship as your floating campus, where each port becomes your classroom. Explore new cultures, connect with diverse communities and apply what you learn in real time around the world. Set sail for adventure and gain not only knowledge but global perspective on this truly unique program!

Cal Poly in Panama: Sustainability Info Session
11:10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Bldg. 35, Room 103
Students in all majors are invited to attend this session to learn about this hands-on, sustainability-focused spring break program. For this program, students take an online course during the winter quarter at Cal Poly, then travel together to Panama during spring break.

Semester at Sea Info Session
2:10 p.m. – 3 p.m., Bldg. 35, Room 104
Register for Semester at Sea Info Session
Discover Semester at Sea—an academic journey unlike any other. Travel the globe aboard a world-class ship as your floating campus, where each port becomes your classroom. Explore new cultures, connect with diverse communities and apply what you learn in real time around the world. Set sail for adventure and gain not only knowledge but global perspective on this truly unique program!

Study Abroad in Africa info session
3:10 p.m. – 4 p.m., Bldg. 35, Room 319B
Discover the diverse cultures, vibrant landscapes and unique academic opportunities that Africa has to offer! Join us to learn about to 30+ study abroad programs that Cal Poly offers in Africa — from public health in Botswana to wildlife conservation in South Africa or taking courses at the prestigious University of Ghana. Get the details on program options, scholarships and how to make your global experience a reality.

Friday, Nov. 21

Study Abroad 101 Workshop (Virtual)
10:10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Virtual
Register for Study Abroad 101 Workshop (Virtual)
Begin planning your next adventure! Get guidance on financial and academic planning, explore program options and get answers to all your study abroad questions in this interactive, peer-led workshop!

National Student Exchange (NSE) Info Session
11:10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Virtual
Register for NSE Info Session
Come learn about National Student Exchange (NSE), which lets you study away for a semester or year at one of nearly 200 colleges and universities across the U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Experience new cultures, expand your network and make your college experience truly your own—all while staying on track toward your degree.
