{"id":1976,"date":"2026-02-04T14:34:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T14:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/?page_id=1976"},"modified":"2026-04-22T14:35:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:35:17","slug":"non-smcm-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/non-smcm-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Non-SMCM Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1976\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1976-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1976-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1976-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-1976\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/willow-smith-summer.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/willow-smith-summer.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/willow-smith-summer-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"Person wearing glasses and a red shirt stands on a hill overlooking a cityscape with red-roofed buildings and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1976-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1976-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2><strong>Pre-Requisites<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Dates will vary depending on program<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1976-0-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1976-0-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Dates<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Dates will vary depending on program<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1976-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1976-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1976-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-1976\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#how-to-apply\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>How to Apply<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/transfer-credit\/\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book\"><\/i>Transfer Credit Policy<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1976-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"how-to-apply\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1976-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-1976-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1976-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1976-2-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Students interested in applying to an international <strong>non-SMCM program<\/strong> of any type \u2013 short-term, long-term, internship \u2013 <strong>must still work closely with the Office of International Education to review the program.<\/strong> The Office is also available to help suggest accredited and affiliated program options over academic breaks.<\/p>\n<p>Students will usually be permitted to participate in <strong>partner affiliate<\/strong> 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.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n<p>Students submitting a request to study on a <strong>non-partner affiliate<\/strong> program must submit a<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/a\/smcm.edu\/document\/d\/1Gyhuc6TWZWGnQUpUH_Se-pj-yUs_kg6r8C4LMJ4XYvs\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Non-SMCM Program Proposal Form<\/a> prior to beginning their application for a non-SMCM program.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1976-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1976-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-1976\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/placeholder-image-gray-16x9-1.png\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/placeholder-image-gray-16x9-1.png 640w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/02\/placeholder-image-gray-16x9-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" alt=\"Placeholder image icon showing a generic landscape with mountains and a sun, framed by a grey border, often used when an image fails to load.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1976-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1976-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1976-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-first-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Application Deadlines<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><table class=\"two-column-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Term<\/th>\n<th>Application and Proposal Due Date<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Summer<\/td>\n<td>April 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fall or All Year<\/td>\n<td>March 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Winter<\/td>\n<td>November 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Spring<\/td>\n<td>October 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Please note that all programs have their own external deadlines for admission to the programs. 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1976-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Affiliated Providers <\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cetacademicprograms.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CET<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cisabroad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CIS Abroad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/smcm.connect.apiabroad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">API<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aifsabroad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AIFS <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/worldstrides.com\/en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Worldstrides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studyabroad.arcadia.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arcadia Abroad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iesabroad.org\/get-started?gclid=CjwKCAiAyPyQBhB6EiwAFUuakmz-i5xNnJ7ze5dML50b3kjv4vFSyB7FS9RYwdaU-oMNej327aiDGxoCnyQQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IES Abroad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/usac.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USAC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/disabroad.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amideast.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amideast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ssabroad.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SSA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Please note that only federal student aid is transferable to non-SMCM programs. State and SMCM aid cannot be applied to non-SMCM programs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1976-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1976-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-1976-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1976-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/ways-to-study-abroad\/course-equivalencies\/\">Course Equivalencies<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1976-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1976-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/12uIbVWUDXLLTnwcsEFlFUDKD74vjglE8\/edit?usp=drive_web&amp;ouid=111798787772029324148&amp;rtpof=true\"target=\"_blank\">Study Abroad Budget<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pre-Requisites Dates will vary depending on program Dates will vary depending on program<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":258,"featured_media":1786,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"full-width-content","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-1976","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"entry"},"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1976","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/258"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1976"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1976\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2779,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1976\/revisions\/2779"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1786"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1976"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}