Check out our timeline for study away!
If you have questions, please e-mail studyaway@allegheny.edu to schedule an appointment.
Important Dates for Applying to Study Away
| July 15th, 2025* | DIS applications for spring 2026* |
| August 15, 2025 | Applications due for other priority deadline programs for the spring 2025 semester. |
| September 20, 2025 | All applications due to study away for the spring 2025 semester. |
| January 15th, 2026 | DIS applications for fall 2026 |
| January 31, 2026 | Applications due for priority deadline programs for the fall 2026 semester. |
| February 20, 2026 | All applications due to study away for fall 2026 semester. |
*currently not accepting applications for the spring 2026 semester.
Sponsored Study Away Programs in the Fall/Spring
Allegheny has 40 semester-long sponsored programs in over 20 countries!
On a sponsored program, you can:
- Utilize your Allegheny institutional financial aid
- Earn transfer credit for coursework taken domestically or around the globe
- Fulfill major or minor requirements with courses taken while studying away.
Follow the steps to apply to a sponsored program!
Independent Program Approval
First, work with the Global Education office to ensure your needs can’t be met on a sponsored study away program (above). If you study on an independent program, keep in mind that Allegheny financial aid does not apply to independent programs. Follow the steps to apply to an independent program.
Global Learning Seminars
Global Learning Seminars (known as ‘GL Seminars’) are 2-3 week courses led by Allegheny faculty. These take place each year after the spring semester concludes or as spring break travel embedded into a Spring semester course. Read steps for a GL Seminar application