Applications for Study Abroad 2025-26 Are Open!

Global Fairfield is excited to announce that Semester, Year and Summer Study Abroad Program applications opened on October 1st! We already see a very robust interest from students to incorporate an international learning opportunity into their time as a Stag.

Some important details to be aware of:

Application and Commitment Deadlines for Fall, Spring, Calendar Year and Academic Year

·       Semester/Year Applications Open: October 1^st

·       Semester/Year Application Deadline: December 1^st

·       Decision Dates:

o   February 1^st (Fall/Year and Spring Extended)

o   April 1^st (Spring)

·       $1,000 Semester/Year Commitment Fee Due (Non-Refundable):

o   March 1^st (Fall/Year and Spring Extended)

o   May 1^st (Spring) 

Application and Commitment Deadlines for Summer and Faculty-Led

·       Summer Applications Open: October 1^st

·       Summer Deadlines/Decision Dates:

–      Phase 1 – Applications received between October 1^st and December 15^th will be reviewed and approved on December 15^th           

o   (LSE Summer and CYA Summer programs can only apply during Phase 1)

–      Phase 2 – Applications received between December 16^th and January 15^th will be reviewed and approved on January 15^th           

·       Summer Commitment Deadlines:

·       Phase 1 – January 15^th – Summer Program Fee, paid in full, is required for commitment and registration

·       Phase 2 – February 1^st  – Summer Program Fee, paid in full, is required for commitment and registration 

·       Faculty Led Applications Open: Dates vary by session, so please see program deadline on specific website/brochure page.

·       Faculty Led Program Fee: Dates vary by session, so please see program deadline on specific website/brochure page.

Academic Planning Tools - Does this program support my academic field of study?

For semester/year programs, students typically enroll in 1-2 major or minor courses, 1-2 Core courses, and 1-2 electives. The actual course registration varies by student, depending on their own academic needs. Students utilize the Global Study Plan, an academic planning tool, to ensure that the coursework offered at the program abroad will advance them academically. Each program webpage or brochure page includes the Database of Approved Courses, which allows students to see approved course offerings and how they apply to their Fairfield Degree Evaluation.

Study Abroad Academic Guidelines

·       Students must be academically engaged in courses at a minimum of 4 days per week.

·       Students are expected to enroll in a minimum of 15 credits at an appropriate level of instruction and should typically enroll in 1-2 Core courses; 1-2 major or minor courses, and 1-2 Elective courses for their term abroad.

·       All students who participate in a non-English speaking country must enroll in a course related to language and/or culture. Some programs have a required language component which will be indicated on the program brochure page. The 3-credit internship satisfies the culture requirement.

·       All students applying to a semester, year-long, or summer program must have a 2.80 GPA at time of application in order to be approved by Global Fairfield to study abroad. Some program locations require a higher minimum GPA. See specific brochure pages for GPA requirements by program.

·       All students applying to a semester or year-long programs must have a declared major and/or minor at time of application in order to be approved by Global Fairfield to study abroad.

·       Recommendations – Two faculty or staff for semester and year-long programs 

Study Abroad Application Essay Questions

Students are asked to answer questions about the academics at the location abroad and how they will complement their Fairfield academic plan, how the experience will support their growth academically, professionally, and personally, and how they may tackle some of the challenges that come with studying and living abroad.

To assist students through the application process, Global Fairfield offers daily and weekly information sessions and daily walk-in advising opportunities. Many events have been scheduled with clubs, faculty and offices around campus. These are located on the Global Fairfield Life@ page.