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Off-Campus Study in Sociology and Anthropology


We strongly encourage sociology and anthropology (SOAN) students to expand their global perspective by studying off-campus and abroad. Check out some of these great opportunities Colgate has to offer.

Colgate Semester Programs


Our off-campus study office offers full-semester off-campus study opportunities all over the world. In these programs you will travel, live, and study with your Colgate classmates and a Colgate faculty adviser whilst simultaneously immersing yourself in the culture of your temporary home.

As a SOAN student you may be particularly interested in the following study groups, which are led with a strong focus on subjects related to the study of sociology and anthropology:

Applications for SOAN Credit

Preliminary approval application for SOAN credit - Use this preliminary form if you are UNABLE to attach a complete syllabus and/or completed assignments

Application form for SOAN credit - Use this application form and attach a complete syllabus and/or completed assignments from the course that clearly demonstrate its reading requirements and workload.

Spreadsheet of approved and denied programs - Look at this spreadsheet to see the many programs and courses taken by students over the years and petitioned for transfer credit.  SOAN course levels have been assigned, year courses were taken and approval or denial is listed.

Extended Study Programs


Some courses across disciplines include an extended study opportunity in which course participants continue the class off-campus for two or three weeks after the conclusion of the semester. Check out the current extended study opportunities from all departments.


External Programs


As a university, we also are affiliated with several other off-campus study programs you may find interesting. Check out Colgate-affiliated off-campus study programs.