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Off-Campus Study

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Analyze politics in D.C. Navigate the history of Europe. Reimagine education in Seoul. 

When studying off campus, you’ll discover more than just new landscapes. During these transformative journeys, you’ll forge lifelong connections, build life skills, gain independence, and truly learn who you are in a global context.

By the Numbers

59%
of ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ students take part in off-campus study
50+
countries to study in and explore across the globe
#1
U.S. baccalaureate institution for semester-long off-campus study

Explore Your Options

¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ offers three distinct ways to expand your education beyond Hamilton. Whether you want to study with fellow ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ students or discover your own path, there is an option designed for your budget and academic journey.

Study Groups: Faculty-led Experiences

Best for: Students who want to study off campus with a ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ cohort.
¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ sponsors up to 20 semester-long programs annually, each led by our own faculty. These groups are linked to the ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ curriculum, allowing you to study your major in a global context.

  • Earn ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ credit.
  • Study with 12–18 ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ peers while exploring cultural elements and life as a local student. 
     
Approved Programs: ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ Partner Program

Best for: Students seeking a more independent experience.
¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ partners with more than 100 programs worldwide. You can enroll in world-class universities, specialized study centers or field study programs.

  • Earn transfer credit.
  • Interact with students from across the globe and other U.S. institutions.
     
Extended Studies: On- & Off- Campus Experiences

Best for: Students with limited time.
If a full semester off campus doesn't fit your schedule, an extended study offers a best-of-both-worlds solution. These programs combine an on-campus course with a two- to three-week travel component immediately following the semester.

  • Earn ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ credit.
  • Travel with the same classmates and professor from your semester-long course.
     

See the World

Every year, ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ students travel the world — from Uganda to Jamaica, Australia to Europe, Washington, D.C. to Santa Fe.

An arched doorway
Spain, Carina Cristobal '27
Niamh Fortuna in between three elephants
South Africa, Niamh Fortuna '27
Pathway leading to rock formations
Australia, Owen McCabe '27
Alisha Greenstein rides a camel in the desert
Morocco, Alisha Greenstein '26
Lottie Allen Emerson looks for birds in the mountains
Lottie Allen Emerson '28
Jack Suter in a pool
Woods Hole, Massachusetts, Jack Suter '27
A black and white painted building
Iceland, Paxton Hilgendorff '26
Two people stand on a beach near a table
Fiji, Desiree Rigaud '26

Get Ready for the Experience of a Lifetime

Planning is key, and it’s never too early to start. Typically, students go off campus in their junior year. We recommend you begin exploring options in your first year and apply in your sophomore year.

Research

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Engage

  • First- and second-year students should attend an information session at the beginning of the semester for insight into the study abroad process and timeline.
  • Stop by the Study Group Fair in September to learn about study groups and spring extended studies and to speak with faculty directors and recent participants.
  • Speak one-on-one with the experts. Our team of student and staff advisors is available to answer all your questions. Drop-in hours are also available.
Students walk on the University of Manchester campus
Student stands on grassy mountaintop

Apply

  • Study groups: October 1 – October 28, 2026
  • Spring 2026 extended studies: October 1 – October 23, 2026
  • Approved programs: October 29, 2026 – February 3, 2027
  • Fall 2026 extended studies: No programs are being offered this semester
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A student poses for a photo

Affording the Experience

Undergraduate students receiving the ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ Grant are eligible to receive financial aid toward one semester-long off-campus program (study group or approved program) and one short program (extended study). The additional cost of the program is first met with a $1,500 loan. The remaining additional cost is met with an increase in the ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ Grant. 

I studied abroad in London through the history study group, which was an incredible experience. I was able to write my senior thesis and got the real experience of being a researcher while visiting the London School of Economics Women's Library archives.

Katie Nettles
Katie Nettles Educational studies and history major

Upcoming Events and Info Sessions

Oct 14 4:15pm to 5:15pm
Oct 20 7pm to 8pm