Our Programs

Understanding the types of Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø global programs will help you to narrow your search by making sure the program you choose meets your personal, professional, and academic goals. Regardless of the type of program, Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø will charge all students the Study Abroad Administration, International Insurance and Technology fees.

Program Types

Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø Faculty-Led Programs (Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø-Managed)

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  • Developed by Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø faculty; administered by a Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø academic department.
  • You will be with other Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø students, although some also accept non-Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø students.
  • Take Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø courses that align with Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø curricula, making it easy to fulfill requirements.
  • Pay Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø tuition, plus program fees, and some Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø fees.  

Exchange Programs

  • Trade places with a student attending a select university abroad or within the U.S.
  • All courses and services are delivered by the host university. Housing is in shared apartments or dorms.
  • Recommended if you want an immersion experience studying with local students, relying on local services with no management or oversight by Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø or other U.S. provider.
  • Pay Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø tuition, some Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø fees. Pay housing costs directly to the host institution.

Partner (Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø-Approved) Programs

  • Managed by professional third-party providers or universities abroad.
  • Housing is arranged by the partner and cannot be opted out of.
  • Study abroad with U.S., local, and international students.
  • Apply to and pay the program provider directly. This includes foreign tuition, housing, on-site support, excursions, and sometimes meals. Some Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø fees apply.

For more details, see our Program Type Comparison Chart

Other International Experience (i.e. intern or research abroad)

  • These are Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø experiences abroad that do not involve taking formal classes for credit.
  • If credit is involved, it is arranged between an individual student and a faculty member typically as an independent study or internship.
  • Some Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø fees apply.  

For more details, see the Intern or Research Abroad page.

Individual Study Abroad 

 If after reviewing all the Faculty-Led, Partner, and Exchange programs, you cannot find a program that meets your academic requirements, there are a few options:

  • Review them again because the options below involve significantly more individual work and responsibility.
  • Formally request to have a non-approved program granted a one-time approval by completing a One-time Approval Petition. Please see your study abroad advisor to start this process.
  • Officially withdraw from Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø for the semester or year abroad.
  • Programs that are less than four weeks in duration generally are not considered for a One-time Approval Petition. Learn more about short-term study abroad.

 

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