Off-Campus Study

All students, regardless of major field of study or financial circumstance can study off campus. Visit the Center for International and Experiential Education to learn about the range of academic disciplines and scholarship opportunities available. Contact us at ocs@depauw.edu.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Early Decision deadline: November 23, 2009
Regular Notification deadline: February 15, 2010
WHY STUDY OFF CAMPUS?
Off-campus study stimulates the growth of new thinking. Leaving the shelter of familiar circumstances encourages greater self-reliance and sophistication in thought and action.. The staff of the Center for International & Experiential Education are here to help students decide how a semester or more off campus fits in with their academic, personal and cultural goals, and to help students select the most appropriate off-campus program to fit their needs, interests, and budget.


1. SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT* WITH AN OFF-CAMPUS STUDY ADIVSOR; or call ext: 4355. Required: *Please note that the last day for first time appointments is Nov. 20th for Early Notification and Feb. 10th for regular) ... More

2. RESEARCH PROGRAMS: VISIT THE OFF-CAMPUS STUDY LIBRARY & TALK WITH RETURNED STUDENTS (Review student program evaluations, available at the Durham House) ... More

3. DECLARE MAJOR; MEET WITH YOUR MAJOR/MINOR ADVISOR(S) ... More

4. READ THE OFF-CAMPUS STUDY HANDBOOK ... More

5. COMPLETE THE OFF-CAMPUS STUDY APPLICATION (Decisions will be released within 4-6 weeks after the application deadline) ... More

6. RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

7. APPLY TO YOUR OFF-CAMPUS STUDY PROGRAM

8. APPLY FOR FOR NECESSARY PASSPORT OR VISA

 

Summer Off-Campus Study

Students interested in an off-campus study program for the summer are encouraged to make an appointment at the Center for International and Experiential Education. Unlike semester pursuits, there is no application process for summer studies. However, we continue to assist students with: academic advising of potential programs, application preparation, visa and passport assistance, and other predeparture details. Contact our office at ocs@depauw.edu or call extension: 4355 to set up an appointment to discuss all your summer or semester long off-campus study interests.