Home- Academics- Off-Campus Study Off-Campus Study Colgate University is ranked first nationally by the Institute of International Education in percentage of undergraduate students participating in semester-length, off-campus study programs in a liberal arts college. Menu Menu Colgate Study Groups Extended Study Approved Programs Other Travel Required Colgate Forms and Documents Planning and Policies Diversity While Abroad Summer Study Abroad Exchange Opportunities Contact Us Parent FAQ Program Options Our off-campus programs provide a rich mixture of cultural experience and academic work in areas from science to religion, economics, language, literature, and the arts. Whether you join a Colgate study group or extended study led by one of our faculty members or participate in an approved program at an institution abroad, we are prepared to help you explore the world. COLGATE STUDY GROUPS APPROVED PROGRAMS EXTENDED STUDY EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES Study Abroad Photos FLICKR OFF-CAMPUS LEARNING COLLECTION Planning Your Semester Abroad The Office of Off-Campus Study can help you plan your experience: Get the big picture Start your off-campus study planning by exploring this website, then take advantage of walk-in hours with a peer adviser to learn about off-campus study options and the application process. Daily drop-in advising from the Off-Campus Study Peer Advisers from 10:00 a.m. - noon. Attend An Off-Campus Study Info Session You should attend an info session before scheduling an appointment with an Off-Campus Study Coordinator. There will be a number of study group information sessions during September and October in order to meet your schedule: Tuesday, September 4 at 4:30 p.m. - in 101A McGregory Hall Wednesday, September 12 at 6:00 p.m. - Sophomore Class Info Session in Persson Hall Thursday, September 20 at 4:30 p.m. in 101A McGregory Hall Friday, September 21 at 3 p.m. in 101A McGregory Hall (Family Weekend Open House) Saturday, September 22 at 10 a.m. in 101A McGregory Hall (Family Weekend Open House Tuesday, September 25 at 4:30 p.m. in Alana Cultural Center Thursday, October 11 at 4:30 p.m. in 101A McGregory Hall Wednesday, October 17 at 4:30 p.m. in OUS Housel Tuesday, October 23 at 4:30 p.m. in 101A McGregory Hall Thursday,November 1 at 4:30 p.m. in 101A McGregory Hall Schedule an Appointment with an Off-Campus Study Staff Member With so many possibilities, how can you pick just one? Identify the programs of greatest interest to you, then schedule a consultation with OCS's advising staff by clicking on Schedule Advising Appointment, and choosing one of the Off-Campus Study options from the drop down list of Advisors. There are three options to choose from in the drop down menu (Susan Light, Wendy Nugent, and Cas Sowa), so if you don't see availability in one option that fits your need, please check the other two options for availability. Sophomores have priority for appointments through February. First years, please schedule in March after attending an info session. Prepare for departure Check out our planning and policy resources online to cover all your bases, from credit and costs to health and safety. Prepare for the opportunities and challenges of cross-cultural immersion. And of course, meet with an adviser if you have any questions or concerns. Updates from Off Campus Insights from some of our students and faculty participating in off-campus learning experiences. Loading... MORE OCS UPDATES Center for International Programs Events Story Slam Returning study abroad students share stories about their time abroad. Fall 2018 Spring 2018 Fall 2017 Spring 2017 Fall 2016 Academics Majors and Minors Departments and Programs Off-Campus Study Colgate Study Groups Extended Study Approved Programs Other Travel Required Colgate Forms and Documents Planning and Policies Diversity While Abroad Summer Study Abroad Exchange Opportunities Contact Us Parent FAQ Core Curriculum Research Fellowships & Scholarships Scholars Programs Pre-Professional Planning Academic Calendar University Catalogue Course Offerings Libraries RELATED LINKS Libraries LIBRARIES Colgate's state-of-the-art libraries power the research of students and faculty. Centers and Institutes CENTERS AND INSTITUTES Promoting research, study, debate, and collaboration across fields. Off-Campus Study OFF-CAMPUS STUDY Colgate has one of the most robust off-campus study programs in the country. Success after Colgate SUCCESS AFTER COLGATE Alumni from each of our majors have accomplished great things with their liberal arts degrees.
