Information for Parents

For the parent who wants to encourage studying abroad

*Make study abroad an academic priority

*Encourage language study

*Promote international awareness

*Get passports for all family members (www.state.gov)

*Look over our website with your student and be informed of the procedures and opportunities available!

*Email any questions you may have to goglobal@tcnj.edu or call us at 609.771.2576

For the parent of a student who is participating in a study abroad program:

Congratulations to you and your student! We understand that you probably have quite a few questions and concerns. Below you will find several important links and activities to complete before your student departs. Carefully review the following information as well as consult your student’s acceptance packet and program provider for individualized guidance on required actions.

CIEE, one of the program providers that TCNJ uses for study abroad programs, provides a nice summary of some things you might consider doing with your student before he/she studies abroad. Please note that we have included the link to their site here for illustrative purposes only (unless your student is studying through CIEE)

CIEE Site For Parents

For the parent of a student who is about to return home from a study abroad program:

Review these websites for information about readjustment from a study abroad experience. Welcome students home while taking into consideration that he/she has just returned from a life-altering endeavor:

International & Off-Campus Programs

The College of New Jersey

Green Hall, Room 111

2000 Pennington Rd.

P.O. Box 7718

Ewing, NJ 08628

P) 609.771.2596

F) 609.637.5128

E) goglobal@tcnj.edu