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"When is the best time to study abroad? Am I eligible to study abroad? How will credits earned while studying abroad apply to my degree?"
Walton College Academic Advisors can assist you throughout the entire study abroad process. Advisors can help you explore program options, determine the best time to study abroad, discuss eligibility, and assess how the credits completed during a study abroad program can apply to your degree.
Contact Information
Walton College Academic Advising
Location: WCOB 328
Tel: 479-575-4622
Email: connect@walton.uark.edu
UA Office of Study Abroad & International Exchange
Location: 520 N Storer Ave.
Website: studyabroad.uark.edu
Tel: 1-479-575-7582 / Email: studyabr@uark.edu
Walton College Honors
Website: walton.uark.edu/honors
Tel: 1-479-575-3791
External Partnerships
We work with external program providers, which creates even more opportunities for Walton students. Programs vary greatly in length, and students earn transfer credit.
Funding Application Deadlines and Instructions:
The Office of Study Abroad & International Exchange at the University of Arkansas is a great resource for funding opportunities! There are many financial resources available and to help you realize your dream of studying abroad and we've tried to offer you a good start to your search in this section.
Priority Deadlines
- September 1, 2025
- Rome Center for Spring Semester
- November 15, 2025
- May Intercession, Summer, Augst Intersession, Fall, & Academic Year Programs
Standard Deadlines
- September 15, 2025
- January Intercession & Spring Programs
- January 23, 2025
- May Intercession, Summer, Augst Intersession, Fall, & Academic Year Programs
U of A Rome Center: Study Abroad Options
Walton College has several programs in the Rome Center. Students experience Rome as a living history book. Rome is an example of over 2,000 years of development and evolution. The present meets the ancient past in the Eternal City.
Rome is a contradictory city with visual transformations and evident stratification. It is a city of reflection and analytical thought, providing an amazing learning environment for students.
Art and Business Minor (Fall only)
Art and Business students will have the opportunity to broaden their international knowledge of business and art including international business and art history by participating in a semester long study abroad program in Rome.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Minor (Spring Only)
Spend the spring semester abroad in Rome, Italy taking business classes towards a business minor. Earn an Innovation and Entrepreneurship minor while studying in Italy's most important center for startup businesses in the country.
Global Studies Minor (Fall or Spring Semester)
Students can earn a minor in Global Studies while studying at the Rome Center either the Fall or Spring semester.
International Internship (Fall or Spring Semester)
Students have the opportunity to take part in an international internship in Rome while taking courses at the Rome Center. This offered during the Fall or Spring semester.
Business Semester Experience (Fall or Spring Semester)
Spend either the fall semester or spring semester in Rome taking business courses. The city of Rome, with its rich cultural resources, offers an endless source of learning opportunities for students from all over the world.
International Accounting Seminar in Rome
The International Accounting Seminar program builds understanding and competence as it relates to the history of accounting, the global accounting profession, and the business and cultural environment in Italy. Students will explore accounting and auditing concepts in an international environment.
International Internships
International internships have the opportunity to extend your educational experience beyond the University of Arkansas' campus across country boundaries. It encourages critical thinking skills, flexibility, and independence; it also internationalizes your resume in big ways, preparing you to thrive in a global economy.
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Walton College Exchange Programs
View the BSBA and BSIB Exchange Program Curriculum Map
England - University of Sussex
From its foundation, Sussex has had an international perspective to its academic activities and its outlook. The University attracts staff and students to its campus from over 120 different countries across the world.
Spain - Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
The mission of Carlos III University of Madrid is to contribute to the improvement of society through teaching of the highest quality and cutting-edge research in line with stringent international guidelines.
Study Abroad: Course Equivalencies
Explore the University of Arkansas Registrar's Transfer Course Equivalency search engine. This list will have any class that students have previously gotten pre-approved. If a course you're interested in isn't listed here, just talk to your advisor in the Office of Study Abroad about how to get it approved and added to the list.
Walton College: Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs
First Year Experience: Costa Rica and Panama
Spend Spring Break in Costa Rica and Panama making connections, visiting companies including Walmart and L'Oreal, and building confidence that will bring you more opportunities and life-long benefits. This program is for Walton College of Business and College of Engineering students who are currently in their freshman year and is designed to provide a study abroad opportunity for those who might not otherwise have the resources to do so.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with the Dunes to Skylines: Business, Culture & Innovation study abroad program. Students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in one of the world's most dynamic business hubs. Through company visits, networking with industry leaders, culture excursions, and real-world business case studies, students will gain valuable insight into the intersection of tradition and innovation that drives Dubai's success.
Switzerland
The Finance in Switzerland program will provide students with the knowledge of the growing complexities of international finance and how it is important to firms and investors as they complete in today's international business environment. This program will seek to instruct students about issues related to international trade and portfolio management, including management of supply and demand for capital across international boundaries- specifically in the financial enter of Switzerland.
Supply Chain Management in Panama and Costa Rica
During this supply chain-focused trip, students will learn about the robust operations in Panama and Costa Rica in terms of their diverse culture and breathtaking beauty, sustainability practices, and the dynamic business environments and globally important infrastructures. Students will spend 18 days visiting various partner companies whiles also enjoying cultural site visits, and a trip to the all-important- Panama Canal. Students must be enrolled in the Supply Chain internship course in the spring 2026 semester to be eligible for this program.
Marketing in Rome (Summer II Session)
Marketing in Rome offers students a unique perspective on Rome and Italy from the viewpoint of consumer and marketing professionals. The program blends traditional lectures with hands-on projects to immerse students in the intricacies of global consumer behavior and Italian marketing strategies. Located in the heart of Rome, the University of Arkansas Rome Center provides students with easy access to iconic landmarks such as the Vatican, Piazza Navona, and the Pantheon. Students must complete MKTG 34303 before travel.