6986 0 Walk In Advising Hours Now Available! Stop by the Office of Education Abroad & Away for Walk-in Advising hours, Monday - Thursday from 3:30 - 4:45 PM. Advisors will meet with students on a first-come, first-served basis. We are located in Duke Residence Hall; all students have CatCard access during business hours. 0 7087 0 Traveling to or through the UK? Read this! All students planning to study in or travel through the United Kingdom in the new year should be aware that the UK has introduced a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system. Starting January 8, 2025 travelers from certain countries, including the U.S. and Canada, will be required to obtain an ETA before entering or transiting through the UK. This is a mandatory process, so please ensure you check your eligibility and complete the application before your departure.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta 0 7093 0 Important Changes to Passport Guidelines The U.S. Department of State has suspended new passport applications requesting an "X" sex marker, or applications seeking to change a sex marker on an existing passport.  Official policy guidance on existing passports with an "X" marker is forthcoming and will likely be posted to the Department of State travel website; we will provide an update when more information is available.

Please notify an Education Abroad staff member if you are affected by these changes.  We also encourage students needing additional support to reach out to the Center for Student Health & Well-Being and/or CSDI. 0 7057 0 U.S. Department of State Worldwide Caution for Travelers Due to the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. The Department of State is aware of the increased potential for foreign terrorist organization-inspired violence against LGBTQI+ persons and events and advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. 1422 7086 0 2024 Returnee Photo Contest Winners! Thank you to all of the study abroad students who took part in the 2024 Office of Education Abroad & Away Returnee Photo Contest! It was amazing seeing all of your beautiful photos, and we appreciate everyone who stopped by to check them out and cast their votes. If you haven't already done so, please swing by the library lobby and have a look! 1804 7092 0 Want $$$ for Study Abroad? Apply for the Gilman Scholarship! If you are a recipient of the Federal Pell Grant, join the Office of Education Abroad & Away to learn about how to prepare a competitive application for this prestigious study abroad scholarship opportunity! We will be offering this workshop during Common Hour on Thursday, February 6 in Chambers 1003. RSVP now: https://forms.gle/4ZeDYRiQUoctu5D26 0