Annual Global Spiders Photo Contest

Submissions accepted through March 13th

Returning study abroad students, international students, alumni, faculty, and staff are encouraged to submit photos from their travels and time abroad. Prizes are given out to the winners!

submit your photo

Your Journey Starts Here

At Richmond our global engagement is inclusive and intentional: in the classroom, the dining hall, through art and performances, and of course around the world. Our faculty weave global challenges into their work, our international students and scholars share their lived experiences to enrich mutual understanding, and more than 70 percent of recent graduates have significant international experience.

Our center is the partner for a broad range of opportunities within global engagement. We’re excited to play a part in helping all Spiders realize themselves as global citizens at a time of great need for communication across difference.

Study
Abroad

International Students
& Scholar Services

For Faculty
and Staff

Semester study abroad ranking among peer institutions

85+

Countries our students call home

+70%

Recent grads with international experience

1:9

Ratio of international to U.S. students

Featured

EnCompass: Global access for all Spiders

2024 #GlobalSpiders Photo Contest

The 2025 Global Engagement Awards

Know your rights when traveling Internationally

Know Your Rights Cards

Know Your Rights - Enforcement at the Airport (ACLU)

Electronic Device Searches at U.S. Ports of Entry: What You Need to Know (American Immigration Lawyers Association)

No events scheduled at this time.

Global Spiders: On campus and around the world

University of Richmond alum Yvonne Green

UR Now: Alumni

University of Richmond alum making moves at Nike

During a virtual Career Services event, alum Yvonne Green advised Richmond students to study abroad, nurture strong connections, and get their foot in the door.

University of Richmond Ranked No. 1 in Study Abroad Participation by Open Doors Report

The University of Richmond is a leader among peer institutions for study abroad programs according to the latest Open Doors Report.

Photograph of a Ghanaian woman making shea butter

University of Richmond’s International Education Week Explores Ghana

International Education Week returns to the University of Richmond Nov. 17-21.

Martha Merritt in front of the Center for Global Engagement

University of Richmond Magazine

A look at UR’s Center for Global Engagement

UR’s home for study abroad, international students, and related initiatives has a new name: the Center for Global Engagement. We checked in with Dean Martha Merritt.