Samford Abroad

Samford University officials are actively monitoring the outbreak of the respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019. The university will continue to monitor the outbreak and to review information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and the Alabama Department of Public Health to address public health concerns on campus and with our international programs. Please click here for more information as it relates to Samford University's travel policies and precautions. 



Applications for Jan Term & Spring 2021 Daniel House and Faculty-Led programs are closed. Acceptances will be given late July / early August. 
To browse Affiliate Programs for Jan Term & Spring 2021, click here. 
Summer & Fall 2021 Daniel House, Faculty-Led, and Language Affiliate program applications will open October 2020. 

Now is the perfect time to begin looking for scholarships if you applied for a Jan Term or Spring 2021 program! Click "Scholarships" for a list of possible outside scholarship considerations. 
Click "Appointments" to schedule an online meeting with a Peer Advisor or Samford Abroad Advisor. 




89% of 2019 Samford Abroad students believe their experience helped shape their career goals.
97% of 2019 Samford Abroad students believe their experience helped accomplish their academic goals .
83% of 2019 Samford Abroad students believe their experience helped them decide / reaffirm their area of study.
97% of 2019 Samford Abroad students believe their experience built their sense of confidence and independence.

Follow us on Instagram (@samfordabroad) where each program will be highlighted along with important considerations, next steps, and office support. Following our Instagram page is the best way to keep informed. Ask your own questions, listen to videos from the faculty leaders, and even test your knowledge of the location you hope to study in.