Off-campus Studies at Cornell

If you're thinking about studying abroad, you need to be aware of the various options that Cornell offers, as well as choosing the path that works best for you. There are three main ways to study off-campus at Cornell College. On the sidebar to the left, you'll find links to pages with more in-depth information about each of these paths to studying abroad. Here are some highlights about each:

1) Take a one-block Cornell course. This is the most seamless way to transition from campus-life to one of several amazing destinations each year. Not only is this option often the most affordable, but it is also a great choice if you would not prefer to spend an entire semester abroad.

Participating in one of these courses is an simple as filling out your course registration card. Your advisor can help you select bids for these courses. To view the off-campus courses being taught by Cornell faculty during the current academic year, click here for the deTERMinations table.

2) Go with a program that is pre-approved for credit. These programs have already been evaluated by the college, and are guaranteed to transfer credit, provided you receive a "C" or higher in the course. Cornell recommends the ACM (Associated Colleges of the Midwest) programs very highly. In addition to providing programs in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and in several domestic destinations, ACM programs receive first priority for college funding.

Programs which have been pre-approved for credit are listed in full on the student resources page. Be sure to check with the Financial Aid Office and Business Office to learn about how these programs would affect your financial aid package.

If you have found a program which follows Cornell's OCAAT schedule and requires you to only be off-campus for one term, please fill out the One Term Off-Campus Program Petition and submit it to the registrar. 

If your program requires you to be gone for a semester, or multiple Cornell terms, please fill out the Semester-Long Off-Campus Program Petition and submit it to the registrar.