Summer Study Away Programs

This page is about non-Allegheny programs during the summer. If you’re looking for Allegheny programs instead, visit Allegheny’s faculty-led summer Global Learning Seminar page.

Unlike studying away during the Fall/Spring, when you study away independently during the summer…

  • there is more flexibility to study away with more programs as there is no “sponsored list” of Allegheny approved programs, nor is there an approval process for Allegheny College students with the Global Education office. You will apply directly to your program of choice.
  • you will pay program costs directly to your program (not to Allegheny), which is typically cheaper than Allegheny summer tuition fees.
  • you cannot use Allegheny’s institutional financial aid to cover program costs. But, certain federal, state, or external aid may be available. Consult with the Office of Financial Aid and review our external scholarships information page.

Don’t know where to start?

The following list of Allegheny partners offers summer study away programs. Students are not limited to the programs below and can participate with other study away organizations. 

  • CIEE – CIEE offers programs in over 30 destinations across the globe. Short and long-term sessions are available. 
  • SFS – SFS provides field studies in environmental research in countries such as Kenya, Cambodia, Chile, Australia, and many more. 
  • DIS – Students can explore Copenhagen, Denmark or Stockholm, Sweden with DIS– boasting over 90 courses and 5 sessions during the summer. 
  • Lancaster University – Lancaster Global Summer Schools include a varied program of seminars, field trips, and lectures. 
  • Queen Mary University of London – Queen Mary Summer School offers courses in many disciplines such as Business and Technology, Politics, Health, and Arts, Film and Culture.
  • Boston University Global – BU’s Global Programs offer over 200 study away opportunities across 20 countries.
  • University College Cork – The Irish Summer School at UCC introduces students to Irish culture, history, and literature in a 4 week session. 
  • University College Dublin – Summer at UCD sessions range from 2-8 weeks and can include subject areas such as Health Sciences, Journalism, Social Sciences, Sustainability, and more.
  • CET – CET Summer hosts study away programs in Shanghai, Beijing, Taiwan, Harbin, Florence, Siena, Osaka, and Amman. 
  • John Cabot University – Students can participate in 3 or 5 week sessions in Rome with JCU. Over 100 courses are available in Communications, Economics, Engineering, Psychology, and Mathematics. 
  • Duke University Marine Lab – Duke Marine Lab offers 2 summer sessions of 6 weeks with subject areas such as Chemistry, Conservation, and Biology. 
  • Philadelphia Center (Albion College) – The Philadelphia Center offers an 8 week seminar and internship program to gain meaningful work experience.
  • Washington Semester (American University) – The Washington Summer Program is an opportunity for students to spend a summer in DC and take courses in Business, IT, Social Justice, Education, and more.
  • Washington Center (William & Mary) – The D.C. Summer Institute involves networking with experts and alums through guest lectures and site visits, and working in an internship at a related D.C. institution.

Steps to receive credit for non-Allegheny summer programs

If you’d like to earn Allegheny credit for courses taken off campus during the summer, you will need to complete an off-campus study transfer credit approval form. Read steps below and schedule an appointment with a Global Education staff member to complete this form.

Step 1

Research available programs.

Step 2

Apply directly with your program. If your application requires a signature from Allegheny, contact the Global Education Office.

Step 3

Meet with the Global Education office to complete the off-campus study transfer credit approval form (if you would like to transfer credit).

Step 4

When your program is over, make sure you request a transcript be sent from your program to the Allegheny College Registrar’s office so that we can transfer your credit to Allegheny.