Make an appointment with a Study Abroad Advisor
If you've already explored program webpages and visited our Study Abroad: 101 section, you're ready to set up an appointment with a Study Abroad Advisor, if needed. Making an appointment with a Study Abroad advisor is not required.
If you need more individualized time, we can help you answer major-specific questions, find the right program for you, and help navigate concerns about financial aid, credits, and the application process.
*Please note: Study Abroad Advising is only part of the information you will need to investigate before you make your decision. Your academic and major advisors should always be consulted to ensure you are as prepared as possible.
Tyler Paulin - Advising Assistant
Tyler can answer your study abroad questions and help you determine which programs may be a good fit for you. He studied abroad on the Japan: JMU in Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan: Art & Business Culture, and the Dominican Republic: Global Service Learning programs.
Tyler is available for appointments on Mondays and Wednesdays between 11:00am-1:00pm. Schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with Tyler.
Jaiden Lorton - Advising Assistant
Jaiden can answer your study abroad questions and help you determine which programs may be a good fit for you. She studied abroad on the Semester in Spain program in the fall of 2024.
Jaiden is available for appointments from 12:30pm-3:00pm on Tuesdays and from 2:30pm-4:00pm on Wednesdays. Schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with Jaiden.
Karolina Harrington - Student Support Specialist
Karolina supports students throughout the study abroad process. Karolina advises students on which programs meet their unique academic, professional and personal goals, provides guidance on completing study abroad applications, and is a resource for students while they're abroad.
Karolina is available for appointments from 9am-11am and 1:30pm-2:00pm on Mondays and from 9am – 12:00pm on Thursdays. Schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with Karolina..
Erin Smith - Assistant Director of Advising & Student Support
Erin specializes in working with students exploring exchange and external programs. She also assists with the transcript approval process and advises students interested in JMU faculty-led programs in the College of Arts and Letters and the College of Business. Erin is the program director for Taiwan: History and Political Science.
Erin is on maternity leave until August 3, 2026. Please email Donna Sharpes (sharpedv@jmu.edu) if you'd like to schedule an appointment to discuss your participation in an exchange or external program.
Donna Sharpes - Study Abroad Advisor
Donna works exclusively with students intererested in participating in exchange and external programs.
She is available for in-person and virtual appointments on Wednesdays between 10:30am and 2:00pm by request only. Email Donna (sharpedv@jmu.edu) to schedule an appointment to discuss your participation in an exchange or external program.
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