Pre-departure resources
Whether you have traveled overseas before or if this will be your first time going abroad, we encourage you to spend some time going through the resources below.
Apply for a passport
You must have a passport in order to study abroad. If you do not yet have a passport, the SPH-B Office of International Affairs encourages you to apply for your passport as soon as possible.
Find information concerning how to apply for your first passport or renew your passport on the U.S. Department of State website.
Apply for your passport and get your passport photo
Main Post Office: Bloomington
520 S. Walnut St.
Appointments are required to submit a passport application. Appointments are available from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-1p.m. Saturday
SPH-X 223 requirement
All students admitted into a School of Public Health-Bloomington faculty-led study abroad program are required to enroll in SPH-X 223: Introduction to Study Abroad in Public Health, an 8-week, 1-credit, online, and asynchronous course.
Students will receive enrollment permission after being accepted into their program.
This course is graded pass/fail, and failure to successfully complete the course may result in being ineligible to participate in the faculty-led program abroad. SPH-X 223 prepares students for their global experience through topics such as cultural competency, health and safety, and the academic and professional value of studying public health in an international context.
Be prepared for your time abroad
We highly encourage you to utilize the following government resources in your overseas planning. It is recommended that you explore the available information for your main travel destination, as well as any locations you will travel throug.