Important Dates for Applying to Study Away
| August 1, 2026 | All priority** applications due to study away for the spring 2027 semester. |
| September 20, 2026 | All applications due to study away for the spring 2027 semester. |
| February 20, 2027 | All applications due to study away for the fall 2027 semester. |
**Select programs are considered priority applications due to early deadlines or limited spaces that fill quickly.
Please find below programs with a priority deadline:
- Australia: James Cook University
- Costa Rica: Ecological Resilience Studies in Atenas (SFS)
- Denmark: DIS Copenhagen
- France: Internship in Paris (BU)
- Ireland: University College Cork
- Japan: Keio University
- Spain: All Programs
- Sweden: DIS Stockholm
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