How to Contact LAS Study Abroad or Schedule an Appointment

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LAS Study Abroad, part of Iowa State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, offers a direct way to get in touch: schedule an appointment through the website, or contact the office to set up an information session. The site also maintains a listing of upcoming events and deadlines you can browse. These options are open to all Iowa State students, as well as faculty and staff seeking to facilitate learning opportunities abroad.

Ways to Reach LAS Study Abroad

The website presents two primary contact paths:

  • Schedule an appointment — The site invites you to "Schedule an appointment to meet with us" if you want to learn more about LAS Study Abroad programs. This is the main route for one-on-one advising.
  • Set up an information session — Under "Ready to find out more?" the site says to "Contact us to set up an information session." This suits groups or anyone wanting a broader overview rather than an individual meeting.

Both options appear as calls to action on the page, so you can start from either depending on whether you want personal advising or a general session.

Checking Events and Deadlines

The page includes an "Upcoming events and deadlines" section with a "Browse All Events" link. Use this to see what's scheduled and to catch application or program deadlines before they pass. Because deadlines vary by program type and term, checking this listing is the practical first step if you're working toward a specific departure.

Who Can Use These Services

LAS Study Abroad provides international study, work, and service opportunities for all Iowa State students. It also supports faculty and staff in facilitating learning opportunities abroad and partners with organizations to offer a range of program options. So whether you're a student exploring a term abroad or a staff member building a program, the appointment and information-session routes apply.

What to Do Before You Reach Out

To make your appointment or session productive, it helps to know which program format fits your timeline. LAS Study Abroad organizes options by duration:

Program type Timing Best for
Break programs Fall, winter, spring break A shorter but immersive experience
Summer programs Summer term Faculty-led or focused study, e.g., a 6-week program at Universidad de Valencia in Spain
Semester programs A full semester Intensive language or deep cultural immersion, e.g., Cáceres, Spain or Urbino, Italy
All programs Varies Seeing every option across time periods

If you already know your preferred term or want to compare everything at once, the "All programs" option covers it. The site also points to the broader ISU Study Abroad site for even more options beyond LAS.

A Practical Sequence

  1. Browse the Upcoming events and deadlines section to note anything time-sensitive.
  2. Decide whether you want a one-on-one appointment or a group information session.
  3. Use the corresponding link on the page to schedule or make contact.
  4. If you're unsure which program type suits you, review the break, summer, and semester categories first so you can ask sharper questions.

The page's own framing sums up the intent: "The world is waiting" and "Picture yourself somewhere new." The contact tools above are how you move from browsing to actually planning.