Graduate and Independent Students
Studying or engaging abroad as a Loyola graduate or independent student opens the door to incredible opportunities for academic growth, professional development, and meaningful global experiences. Whether you’re earning credit through a graduate or professional program sponsored by your academic department or participating in a non-credit international opportunity such as a mission trip, service project, clinical rotation, or co-curricular experience, Loyola has structures in place to support your journey.
Graduate and professional programs and independent international programs—those tied to student organizations, service, athletics, or alumni groups—are managed by the sponsoring department or unit and registered with the Office of Global and Community Engagement.
The Study Abroad Office ensures every participant is registered and enrolled in Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI), keeping your global experience safe, supported, and seamless.
Rule of Law for Development Program (PROLAW)
Prepare to Lead in Global Legal Development
This program is designed to equip professionals with the legal and governance tools needed to promote social justice and sustainable development worldwide.
Quinlan School of Business
Graduate Programs
- MGMT 446: International Business Ethics
- MGMT 499: Special Topics in Management in Italy
- MGMT 606E: International Immersion
- HCMT 508: Global Issues in Healthcare Management
- MARK 561: Comparative Consumer Behavior and Marketing in Emerging Southeast Asia – Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand
- ETHC 466/MGMT 499 – Denmark
For more information, please visit their website.
Institute of Pastoral Studies
Graduate Programs
- IPS 532: Social Context of Ministry
- IPS 599: Special Topics
School of Law
Graduate Programs
- Law 310: Special Topics in Law
- Law 310B: Special Topics in Law
- Law 191: International Human Rights in Rome: Field Study
- Law 438: Dispute Resolution Skills Team
- Law 842: International Commercial Arbitration Practicum
- Rule of Law for Development Program (PROLAW)
Center for Community and Global Health (CCGH)
CCGH International Electives
- CCGH 301: International Service Immersion
- CCGH 403: International Health: Bolivia
- CCGH 405: International Health: Vietnam
- CCGH 406: International Health: Peru
- CCGH 407: International Health: Ghana
- CCGH 499: Individually Designed International Health
These are all 4-week rotations and are given 4 weeks of elective credit. For more information, please visit their website.
School of Social Work
Graduate Programs
- SOWK 733: Migration Focused Immersion Courses
Damen Legacy Fellows Pilgrimage
For more information, please visit their website.
HSC Ministry
For more information, please visit their website.
Lourdes Service Immersion
For more information, please visit their website.
Human Rights and a Just Society Symposium
For more information, please visit their website.
Men's Soccer International Trip
For more information, please visit their website.
Campus Ministry
For more information, please visit their website.
Travel Registration for University-Affiliated International Activities
If you are traveling abroad on a university-affiliated activity—such as independent study, research, fieldwork, business travel, conferences, student organization programs, or athletics—you are required to complete the individual travel registration and review the international travel policy. This process helps ensure your safety and compliance with university guidelines. At Loyola University Chicago, all travelers must register their plans in the GoGlobal portal and enroll in the required CISI travel insurance at least one month before departure.
Click here to access the Travel Registration for University-Affiliated International Activities.
Information on Required CISI Medical Insurance
Program Registration & CISI Insurance Enrollment
All Loyola University Chicago departments or units conducting an international program must register their activity with the Office of Global and Community Engagement (OGCE). Once the program is registered, the Study Abroad Office will handle enrollment in Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) for participants. Program administrators have two enrollment options to choose from: Self-Enroll, where participants enroll individually, or Department Paid, where the department covers the insurance costs.
Studying or engaging abroad as a Loyola graduate or independent student opens the door to incredible opportunities for academic growth, professional development, and meaningful global experiences. Whether you’re earning credit through a graduate or professional program sponsored by your academic department or participating in a non-credit international opportunity such as a mission trip, service project, clinical rotation, or co-curricular experience, Loyola has structures in place to support your journey.
Graduate and professional programs and independent international programs—those tied to student organizations, service, athletics, or alumni groups—are managed by the sponsoring department or unit and registered with the Office of Global and Community Engagement.
The Study Abroad Office ensures every participant is registered and enrolled in Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI), keeping your global experience safe, supported, and seamless.
Travel Registration for University-Affiliated International Activities
If you are traveling abroad on a university-affiliated activity—such as independent study, research, fieldwork, business travel, conferences, student organization programs, or athletics—you are required to complete the individual travel registration and review the international travel policy. This process helps ensure your safety and compliance with university guidelines. At Loyola University Chicago, all travelers must register their plans in the GoGlobal portal and enroll in the required CISI travel insurance at least one month before departure.
Click here to access the Travel Registration for University-Affiliated International Activities.
Information on Required CISI Medical Insurance
Program Registration & CISI Insurance Enrollment
All Loyola University Chicago departments or units conducting an international program must register their activity with the Office of Global and Community Engagement (OGCE). Once the program is registered, the Study Abroad Office will handle enrollment in Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) for participants. Program administrators have two enrollment options to choose from: Self-Enroll, where participants enroll individually, or Department Paid, where the department covers the insurance costs.