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Useful Links

KU Programs & AcademicsStudent in Ireland

Bursar's Office

KU Faculty & Departmental Advisors for Study Abroad List

Financial Aid and Scholarships Office

Registrar's Office

Global Awareness Program: The Global Awareness Program (GAP) is a KU initiative that recognizes undergraduates' international experiences. Students can receive transcript certification for experiences including study abroad, classes with an international focus, foreign language study and international co-curricular activities.

Student Recreation Fitness Center (SRFC): Students who depart on their study abroad programs after the beginning of KU's semester, or return from study abroad before the end of KU's semester may pay $4/week to use the SRFC while they are on campus. Visit this site for more information on how the program works.

Undergraduate Course Catalog

Timetable of Classes

KU Distance Learning Information Services: KU library and information services, available to KU students abroad

Communications

U.S. Postal Service: International shipping rules, regulations, and rates
Cellhire: International cell phone rental
GoAbroad.com ekit: International phonecards
Piccell: Global wireless devices
Planetfone: Rent or lease an international cell phone
Telestial: Prepaid wireless phones
World Roam: International cell phone rental
ZapTel: Prepaid domestic and international calling cards

Consulates and Embassies

U.S. Department of State: Links to United States Embassies and Consulates Worldwide

Diversity in Study Abroad

Information for underrepresented groups, such as women, students of color, students with disabilities, and LGBT (lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgendered) students

Electricity

Voltage Valet
World Electric Guide

Health and Safety

Bureau of Consular Affairs: Background, entry requirements, passport and visa information, immunizations, medical information, State Department Travel Warnings, as well as conditions abroad that may affect your safety and security
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Find information on required and recommended vaccination for countries, as well as other important information pertaining to health issues while traveling
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program: U.S. State Department's free travel Registration program to help individuals keep up to date on the latest travel notices and information.

Maps

Mapquest: Maps of various cities around the world

Money Matters

The Universal Currency Converter
American Express ATM locator
Discover ATM locator
MasterCard ATM locator
Visa ATM locator

Passports

U.S. Department of State: Passport Services Office
University of Kansas International Programs Passport Acceptance Center

Rail Travel

European Railpass
Railpass.com
Railfaneurope.net: Information about the European Railways

Tourism

Hostels.com: Guide to international hostelling
Hostelling International
Student Travel Association
Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
Travelocity: Online travel planning

Travel Guides

Fodors
Geographia
Let's Go
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide