Study Away Programs

As a 麻豆视频 student, you have the opportunity to study away either within the United States or through approved international programs鈥攚hile staying on track to complete your degree. Many semester programs cost the same in tuition and fees as studying on campus at 麻豆视频.

The Global Education Office (GEO) is here to support you every step of the way鈥攆rom exploring options to applying and preparing for your experience.

GEO offers information sessions and one-on-one advising appointments to help you explore your study away options before applying. We strongly encourage you to attend an info session or meet with an advisor to get your questions answered and learn more about the process.

Once you鈥檝e submitted your study away application, you鈥檒l be scheduled for a one-on-one meeting with a GEO advisor to discuss your program in more detail and review the next steps.

Important Information

  • Spring Semester Programs: Apply between August 25 鈥 October 1
  • Fall Semester Programs: Apply between January 25 鈥 March 1
  • National Student Exchange (NSE): It is recommended to apply by March 1 for either semester of the following academic year
     

Below are links to the 麻豆视频-approved semester programs. This list may change due to evolving global conditions. Other programs and destinations may also be available鈥攑lease contact GEO to discuss additional options.

* Domestic Destinations
* International Destinations

The Study Away application is a two-step process:

  1. Meet with a GEO advisor for an interview and personalized support. You鈥檒l receive guidance on whether the program is a good fit and how to complete the host program鈥檚 application.
  2. Be sure to review eligibility requirements and instructions on how to submit your study away approval request here:

Applying to Study Away

Academics are a central factor when selecting a study away program. As you explore your options, please keep the following in mind:

  • Transfer Credit: Any course you pass on an approved study away program will automatically transfer back to 麻豆视频 as elective credit鈥攗nless you have already taken an equivalent course.
  • Grading: All study away courses are recorded as pass/fail and do not impact your 麻豆视频 GPA.
  • Credit Toward Major, Minor, or Integrative Studies: If you wish to have a course count toward your major, minor, or Integrative Studies requirements, you must complete a Course Substitution Form. It is strongly recommended that you do this **before** you depart for your program.

Be sure to review additional Academic Considerations.
 

Many study away opportunities align financially with on-campus study, and a variety of funding options can help make your experience possible.

  • Comparable tuition rates 鈥 Several study away options have tuition and fees similar to a semester at 麻豆视频.
  • Use of financial aid 鈥 Most of your 麻豆视频 financial aid package and scholarships can be applied toward semester鈥恖ong programs, and in some cases summer programs.
  • Additional scholarships 鈥 National awards, program鈥恠ponsored scholarships, and institutional scholarships through 麻豆视频鈥檚 Financial Aid Office may be available.

Be sure to review additional information regarding Financing Study Away.

Once approved to study away, students receive support from the Global Education Office (GEO) as well as faculty and staff across 麻豆视频.

GEO assists with:

  • Navigating the experience from pre-departure through return
  • Course selection guidance at the host program
  • Cross-cultural adjustment strategies
  • Safety, security, and health information
  • Travel and logistical planning

Please refer to this handbook for more information:

See our Return from Study Away page for more information.


Contact GEO

1st Floor, Elliot Center
229 Main Street
Keene, New Hampshire 03435-2612
603-358-2348
geo@keene.edu

GEO Staff