Faculty and Staff

Faculty and students at study abroad fair

Helping You Support Our Students

CWRU faculty and staff play a vital role in encouraging and supporting students as they pursue study, research, and other educational experiences abroad. As part of our mission to cultivate globally minded, culturally aware citizens, the Office of Education Abroad provides guidance, tools, and collaborative support to help you encourage meaningful student engagement with the world. 

We offer resources and tools to assist with developing faculty-led study abroad programs, navigating the study abroad course transfer process, establishing study abroad exchange agreements, and exploring broader institutional partnerships. As you continue your current global activities, or begin planning new ones, the Office of Education Abroad is here to support you throughout the process.

How We Support You

The Office of Education Abroad provides a range of services, including:

  • Assisting with program development and serving as a resource throughout the planning process
  • Creating, managing, and collecting student application materials
  • Coordinating the collection and processing of study abroad program fees
  • Assisting with program marketing through fairs, newsletters, information sessions, and targeted outreach
  • Visiting classes to promote study abroad opportunities
  • Assisting with developing program-specific risk management plans 
  • Providing pre-departure health, safety, & risk management orientations for both students and faculty
  • Monitoring U.S. Department of State and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention travel guidance
  • Registering students for CWRU-provided international insurance and supporting compliance with university international risk management policies
  • Acting as a liaison between faculty, students, and families while programs are abroad

Connect With Us

Do not hesitate to contact us at studyabroad@case.edu or in Tomlinson Hall, Suite 143, if there is anything we can do to assist you.