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Non-SMCM Programs

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Pre-Requisites

  • Minimum GPA: 2.5
  • Judicial Check

Dates

Dates will vary depending on program

How to Apply

Students interested in applying to an international non-SMCM program of any type – short-term, long-term, internship – must still work closely with the Office of International Education to review the program. The Office is also available to help suggest accredited and affiliated program options over academic breaks.

Students will usually be permitted to participate in partner affiliate short-term programs abroad over a school break for credit. Students will be assisted and must go through the normal application process to ensure eligibility and transfer credit approval.  Please note: students may still be denied permission to study abroad for credit in a location due to a high travel level advisory from the Department of State.

Students submitting a request to study on a non-partner affiliate program must submit a Non-SMCM Program Proposal Form prior to beginning their application for a non-SMCM program.

Non-SMCM Program Proposal Form

Proposals may be turned in to the Office of International Education, or e-mailed to ie@smcm.edu. Any submission must include your Academic Advisor’s signature. The following are the term deadlines, but please do submit a proposal form as soon as possible, to allow time for risk assessment and to meet your proposed program application deadlines.

 

Term

Application and Proposal Due Date

Summer 2024

April 1st, 2024

Fall 2024

March 1st, 2024

Spring 2024

October 1st, 2023

Winter 2024

November 1st, 2023

All students going on a semester-long non-SMCM program will be charged a $350 fee to hold their place at SMCM and cover additional support costs.

Below are a list of affiliated providers in which St. Mary’s has affiliation agreements – with but this does not constitute approval of your program.

  • CIS Abroad
  • API (Academic Programs International)
  • AIFS (American Institute for Foreign Study)
  • ISA (International Studies Abroad)
  • Arcadia Abroad
  • IES Abroad

Please note that only federal student aid is transferable to non-SMCM programs. State and SMCM aid cannot be applied to non-SMCM programs.

Transfer Credit Policy

How credits taken abroad will transfer back to SMCM.

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.

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