Study Abroad
Deadline to apply for Study Abroad is October 5 for spring programs and March 5 for fall programs.
The Office of International Programs was established to provide high quality, well-managed international programs. Regardless of a student's discipline, an international learning experience is a great way to expand their world perspective.
The college is committed to the philosophy that one's education is enriched by spending time in a foreign country as a participant in one of our international programs. Study abroad has far-reaching benefits for students of all majors as it opens their minds to political, social, cultural, and economic traditions different from their own.
The Office of International Programs encourages students to explore our study abroad opportunities and strives to facilitate the study abroad process. Any student considering a study abroad program should consult with Kelly Keer, Director of International Programs.
Learn more about the study abroad process and read testimonials from past participants.
Types of Study Abroad
Washington College currently offers thirty international exchange programs, four joint programs, two study abroad programs, two cooperative programs, and six summer programs.
Full Exchange Programs
Washington College offers five full exchange programs in the following countries: Argentina, Finland, Mexico, Morocco, and South Africa. Students pay the following fees to Washington College:
- tuition
- room and board
- student fees
- off-campus study fee
Other expenses are:
- passport / visa application
- health insurance
- personal expenses
- textbooks and supplies
- round-trip airfare
- personal travel
Tuition/Room Exchange Programs
Washington College offers two tuition/room exchange programs located in Hong Kong, and South Korea. Students pay the following fees to Washington College:
- tuition
- room
- off-campus study fee
Other expenses are:
- passport / visa application
- board (meals—cost based on options available)
- student fees
- health insurance
- personal expenses
- textbooks and supplies
- round-trip airfare
- personal travel
Tuition Exchange Programs
Most Washington College programs (23) are tuition exchange programs and are offered in the following countries: Australia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, The Netherlands, Peru, Scotland, Spain, Turkey, and the United States. Students pay the following fees to Washington College:
- tuition
- off-campus study fee
Other expenses are:
- passport / visa application
- room
- board (meals—cost based on options available)
- student fees
- health insurance
- security deposit
- personal expenses
- text books and supplies
- round-trip airfare
- personal travel
Joint Programs
Washington College, in conjunction with the University of Delaware, offers three joint programs located in the following countries: England, Italy, and Spain. Washington College also offers a joint program with Rhodes University in South Africa, each spring semester. Students pay the following fees to Washington College:
- tuition
- program fee (includes room, meal options, round-trip airfare and excursions)
- off-campus study fee
Other expenses are:
- passport / visa application
- meals (London program only)
- health insurance
- textbooks and supplies
- personal travel
- personal expenses
Cooperative Program
Washington College works together with the Hansard Society offering students an opportunity to participate in The Hansard Scholars Programme in London. Students pay the following fees to Washington College for the fall or spring semester:
- tuition
- room
- off-campus study fee
- program deposit
Washington College also works together with the The Ben Gurion University of the Negev offering students an opportunity to study in Israel. Students pay the following fees to Washington College:
- BGU tuition
- BGU room deposit
- BGU dormitory fee
- BGU Student Activity fee
- BGU Health Insurance fee
- WC off-campus study fee
Other expenses are:
- passport / visa application
- meals
- health insurance
- round-trip airfare
- personal expenses
- personal travel
Summer Programs
Washington College currently offers six summer programs conducted in the following countries: Bermuda, Ecuador, England, The Netherlands, and Tanzania. These programs are designed to give students intensive exposure in a particular concentration such as ecology, environmental studies, literature, or political science. Costs for these programs vary.
For questions concerning a specific program please contact Kelly Keer at the Office of International Programs.
Financial Aid for Study Abroad Programs
Your financial aid for study abroad programs will be based on your financial aid eligibility for the current school year.
If you are participating in an approved Washington College program, you may use Washington College funds, federal funds, and state funds to help pay your expenses.
All degree-seeking international (F-1 visa) students must be studying in a major that requires an International experience to be eligible to keep their financial aid grants while studying abroad.
If you elect to participate in a non-approved study abroad program, you are required to withdraw from Washington College for the duration of the program. No aid will be processed or available for use toward your expenses. Your eligibility for financial aid will be reassessed upon your return to Washington College.