Notre Dame suspends all fall study abroad programs | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Notre Dame suspends all fall study abroad programs Notre Dame suspends all fall study abroad programs Published: June 08, 2020 Author: Dennis Brown University Seal After considering the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic’s impact worldwide and consulting with faculty, domestic and international medical professionals, peers and other experts, the University of Notre Dame has suspended all undergraduate and graduate study abroad programs for the fall semester. “One of the hallmarks of a Notre Dame education is studying abroad at one of our many international sites,” Michael E. Pippenger, vice president associate provost for internationalization, said. “Just as it was a difficult but necessary decision to suspend our programs midway through this past spring semester, it’s equally so now for the entire fall semester. Though it’s impossible to predict the scope of the pandemic in the coming months, we look forward to being able to have Notre Dame students studying abroad in the spring of 2021.”       Several factors and metrics played a role in the University’s final decision, including: The ability or lack thereof to guarantee testing of students when they are abroad The travel bans and advisories issued by the Department of State, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization Country-specific isolation and quarantine requirements Insight from higher education counterparts who have or are considering a suspension of their programs University officials have communicated with students who were planning to study abroad this fall to make the necessary adjustments to their on-campus schedules. Notre Dame offers study abroad opportunities in 29 countries and ranks in the top 10 among national research universities for undergraduate study abroad participation. Posted In: University News International Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related March 30, 2022 Notre Dame signs agreement with St. Edmund’s College, University of Cambridge March 22, 2022 The bonds between Notre Dame and Ukraine February 28, 2022 Notre Dame among top producers of Fulbright Program students for eighth straight year May 21, 2021 Gilman Scholarships set records for most in single year, application cycle May 13, 2021 Statement from Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on the death of Irish studies co-founder Seamus Deane For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn