Educational institutions use virtual exchange (VE) to cultivate cross-cultural relationships and competencies for students. In the face of COVID-19 and the multitude of challenges it poses to universities worldwide, VE has proven itself a valuable, sustainable, and accessible global learning tool. VE enables students to interdependently learn with peers in other countries through meaningful, facilitated, and collaborative online experiences that are low-cost, widely accessible, and scalable. VE provides opportunities for underserved students to participate in International programs and gain access to global educational experiences.