Earn science credits by scuba-diving in Honduras and or hiking the rainforests of Panama this spring with the Tropical Ecology program! Learn more at this free, open information session on October 23 at 12:30PM in MO 318.

The primary goal of these field trips is for students to learn about terrestrial and marine ecosystems and immerse themselves in the local culture. Primary activities include extensive hiking through tropical forests, observing plants and animals in their natural habitats, exploring tree canopies, and snorkeling on the Mesoamerican barrier reef.

Join CIE for a CUP OF CULTURE! The Culture Cup is an international and internationally minded lounge space for all students to join with FREE coffee and snacks. 

Our first session of the semester in the Uptown Hall's (first floor) Tchoupatoulas Room Prefunction Space will be on Wednesday, September 24 from 12PM - 2PM. Our featured guest is Dr. John C. O'Day, the faculty director for our India J-term study abroad program. He'll be happy to answer any questions about his program. In addition to the usual coffee, we'll also be serving masala chai!

The International Festival is our celebration of some of the cultures that make our community truly vibrant. Whether you're interested in meeting international students or learning about opportunities to study abroad, this is the event for you! Come enjoy food, art, live music, and so much more!

Are you interested in hosting a table at the Festival? Sign up through our form by September 24! 

Come learn more about studying philosophy and global morality in India in January 2026!

Interested in discussing justice and globalization in the context of Indian post-colonial democracy? Want to celebrate your New Year on a boat tour by the Arabian Sea? The India J-Term Session might be the program for you!

Come learn more about studying international business in Costa Rica in January 2026!

Interested in studying how international business and ecotourism have progressed in this unique spot in Central America? Want to experience the beauty of the Monteverde nature reserve, or the Poás and Irazú Volcanoes? Spending your J-Term Session in Costa Rica might be the right fit for you!

Come learn more about studying international business in Costa Rica in January 2026!

Interested in studying how international business and ecotourism have progressed in this unique spot in Central America? Want to experience the beauty of the Monteverde nature reserve, or the Poás and Irazú Volcanoes? Spending your J-Term Session in Costa Rica might be the right fit for you!

You're invited!

The Center for International Education invites you to join us at our in-person Open House on Wednesday, August 27th from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM in Founders Hall Room 223. Our featured treats will include snoballs from Plum Street Snoballs--first come, first serve! Come welcome our new international students, connect with internationally-minded Loyolans and CIE staff, and celebrate the start of the new 2025-2026 academic year!

Learn more about English J-term study abroad programs for 2026!

Want to spend your winter break exploring fabulous spots in Europe like Florence, London, or Reykjavik? The English department and CIE have three fantastic J-terms that you might be interested in!

This info session is hosted by the faculty directors for each program: Emily Capdeville, Vanessa Saunders, and Tracey Watts. Come to Bobet Hall Room 219 to learn more about the courses, the costs, and the application process for the J-term study abroad. All interested students are welcome!

Loyola's Center for International Education invites Loyola's international community to an in-person immigration information session and Q&A. The session is particularly geared toward internationals in F-1, J-1, H-1B and Permanent Residence status, but all internationals are welcome to attend. 

The session will feature Kathleen Gasparian (Gasparian Spivey Immigration) and will address topics including: 

Join CIE for a CUP OF CULTURE! The Culture Cup is an international and internationally minded lounge space for all students to join with FREE coffee and snacks. 

Our next session (our LAST for this semester) in the Multicultural Room of the Danna Center (first floor) will be on Wednesday, April 9 from 12PM - 2PM. Our hosts will be some of our current students from Vietnam who will be happy to talk about their home country and share their favorite Vietnamese snacks!