Pre-Requisites
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Academic Conduct Check
- Judicial Check
- Satisfy Core Course prerequisites
Currently Accepting Applications for:
- Fall 2026 Program Dates: Mid August – Mid December
- SMCM Application Deadline: March 1st for Scholarship Consideration, March 15th final deadline on Via TRM
- DIS Direct Admission Application Deadline: Also apply on DIS website by SMCM’s deadline for admission
Highlights
- Study in the beautiful city of Copenhagen, Denmark
- Choose a core MRNE, ENST, NEUR, PSYC or WGSX course (including labs!)
- Program cost includes meal and travel stipends, as well as study tours to another country!
Financing Studying Abroad
Office of International Education Scholarships (Need-Based, Merit-Based, Region Specific, Language Study)
Speak with the Office of Student Financial Assistance for Options
About the Program
The DIS Copenhagen Semester program offers SMCM-approved Marine Science, Environmental Studies, WGSX, Neuroscience and Psychology courses, including labs, research assistantships, and other general elective courses on a flexible basis. The courses include multiple study tours to different countries as well as the ability to turn Copenhagen into your classroom in local labs, workshops, and other experiential learning opportunities. This program also offers a high level of support and immersion to students.
Location
Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark, is known for its colorful, sustainable, and historic charm. Students can explore this 12th century’s iconic canals, bicycle culture, and “hygge” atmosphere.
Academics
DIS Copenhagen courses offer the choice of selecting from fantastic core courses in MRNE, ENST, NEUR, PSYC and WGSX, and a wide variety of other electives. All of these core course options include a local study tour in Denmark and a study tour to another country, which is all included in the cost. For example, Marine Science students might take the Polar Biology core course, which includes a domestic study tour to the Wadden Sea in Denmark, and a study tour to Tromso, Norway, to examine the ecological processes of nutrient transfer across ecosystems, and more!
Once a student has chosen their core course, they must select three to four elective courses. Students are welcome to search for courses which have a lab, research, or workshop component. Note: We do require students to take an introduction to Danish language and culture course as one of these electives.
Housing and Meals
DIS knows that students prefer to choose their type of housing, so there are four student housing options available: homestay, living and learning communities, studentboende, and residential communities. Housing is guaranteed to all participants and students will be given a meal stipend if they are not placed in a homestay. Students will commute to school on the local safe transportation system and are even given transport cards for the metropolitan area – all included in the program cost.
Important Links
Transfer Credit Policy
How credits taken abroad will transfer back to SMCM.
| DIS | |
| Grading System | |
| Grade | SMCM Grade |
| A+ | A+ |
| A+ | A+ |
| A- | A- |
| B+ | B+ |
| B | B |
| B- | B- |
| C+ | C+ |
| C | C |
| C- | C- |
| D+ | D+ |
| D | D |
| F | F |
| Credit Conversion | |
| One DIS credit equates to one credit at SMCM. The grading system is the same. | |
Academic and Judicial Policies
The academic and judicial requirements for any student considering studying abroad.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
How financial aid will apply towards your study abroad program and what scholarships are available.
Payments and Services
Payment processes for semester-long, short-term, and non-SMCM study abroad programs.