With options for studying off campus ranging from a few weeks to a full semester, all students can find a global learning opportunity.
All of the off-campus study opportunities described below are managed through the Office of Off-Campus Study. Review the study group FAQs or the approved program FAQs at these links.
Colgate is ranked first nationally among baccalaureate institutions by the Institute of International Education for the number of undergraduates participating in semester-length off-campus study programs. Full-semester, faculty-led study groups are incredible opportunities for students to study off campus domestically and abroad.
The Office of Off-Campus Study has added the following spring 2022 faculty-led study groups:
Spring 2022:
Trinidad Study Group (Director: April Baptiste) - application deadline is January 15, 2021
While Colgate’s semester-long study groups cover many regions of the globe, students can also choose from more than 100 approved programs in 50 countries. The list of approved programs is carefully vetted and updated to provide students with off-campus opportunities supporting every academic interest.
Extended studies are courses taught on campus throughout the semester and feature a travel component, often for an additional partial credit. These courses with 2–3 week opportunities to engage with global themes and cultures in person are open to all students, and provide opportunities for off-campus study to those who may not be able to fit a semester study group into their schedules.
If you wish to study off-campus, but can't go for a semester or on a Colgate extended study, you may wish to consider a summer study abroad experience.
Summer Study Abroad and Exchange Opportunities
The university firmly believes that the cost of studying off campus should not prevent any student from enjoying the educational advantages of learning while immersed in new cultures, experiences, and environments.
Students who receive grants as part of their financial aid package from Colgate may receive additional financial assistance to meet the increased costs of study on one Colgate Study Group or Approved Program, and one Colgate-directed extended study program.
