- Eligibility Requirements
- Planning Timeline
- Advising
- Scholarships and Finances
- Semester Exchanges
- Winter Programs
- Summer Programs
- Canary Islands - Translation & Culture
- Costa Rica - Spanish & Health
- Costa Rica - Spanish & Sustainability
- England - Contemporary London Theater
- England - Queen Mary University
- Latvia - Contraband Literature
- France - Language & Culture
- Germany - Language & Culture
- Greece - “The Great Books” and Poetry
- Netherlands - UvA
- Spain (Madrid) - Language & Literature
- Other CUNY and Partner Programs
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Study Abroad Planning Timeline
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Review the Study Abroad Planning timeline below and become familiar with the steps you need to take before departure, while abroad, and after you return.
5+ Months Before Departure
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Step 1 – Learn About Study Abroad
Browse our website, attend a virtual information session, schedule an appointment with one of our advisors.
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Step 2 – Talk to Your Advisors
What terms works best for you? What courses could you take abroad? How does studying abroad fit into your academic plan?
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Step 3 – Research Programs
Research study abroad programs you are interested in applying for.
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Step 4 – Research Finances and Scholarships
How do you plan to pay for your study abroad experience? Do you receive financial aid that could be applied to your program cost?