Summer/Winter Abroad

Summer or winter study abroad demands independent responsibility, but is flexible and cost-effective. Be ready to take the lead on personal and academic readiness, assessing program quality, and managing finances.

Study abroad is neither an entitlement nor a requirement of an �� degree.

Apply directly to the program following their eligibility requirements.
Pay published tuition and fees directly to the program, not ��.
Register your plans in the before going abroad and before requesting any "pre-approval/nomination" for your program application.
Once your course transfer form is approved by IPO, you will receive a notification. Note: Per , a. courses taken abroad in summer or winter are approved for transfer credit only, not letter grades; and b. online courses may not be used to satisfy core requirements.
The $39 processing fee is charged to your �� student account.
If you are participating in an internship abroad and are interested in receiving internship credit, please review the .

Consider programs offered by our semester partners for preferential admission, possible fee waivers, or access to matching scholarships. International students may consider institutions in their home country. Let the program know that you are from ��.

Any other accredited program (please consult the International Programs)

Research/Internship/Community-Based Options - Students may take advantage of summer abroad programs that focus on research or have a research component or project element. Virtual and in person experiences may be considered. Below are some examples of programs that students can take part in.

Arcadia University

CUHK

SIT

CIEE

IES

OTS

SFS

TIERA

Additional Resources

Policies and resources to inform your choices:

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Inclusion Abroad

If needed, you may request advising ; ;

Check back January 2025 for updates on summer grants.

Only students earning �� transfer credit will be considered.

In past cycles, International Programs has offered partial grants with priority for students who meet some or most of the following criteria:

relevant and compelling academic goals for participation articulated in the application
not studied abroad (or been approved for a future semester)
amounts are on a sliding scale based on demonstrated financial need (verified by Financial Aid)
majors under-represented in study abroad
whose life circumstances have precluded them from academic travel
upper class students. Caution - accepting a summer grant prior to Junior year would likely impact eligibility for a future semester abroad.

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