Study Abroad Experiences

Students who are interested in studying abroad can choose from a variety of experiences: Faculty Led Programs, Semester/Year Long Study, and Summer Sessions. Please refer to the Center for International Programs website for a list of all study abroad opportunities offered in upcoming semesters.

Faculty Led Programs

The primary objectives of a Faculty Led Program are (1) to provide The College of Saint Rose students with a short-term global academic experience, and (2) to encourage Saint Rose faculty to expand their global travel interests, skills, experiences and contacts. A Faculty Led Program (FLP) is a combination of a Saint Rose course and a short-term global or US travel experience, with the travel portion playing a key role in achieving the academic objectives of the course. Participants are enrolled in the course for the duration of the academic term and/or for the semester the FLP will be offered. Participants pay Saint Rose tuition, a short-term Faculty Led Program fee, and an additional fee to cover the travel component of the course.

Student eligibility for faculty led programs:

1.   Students must be matriculated students

2.   Students must have a 2.5 GPA

3.   Students must have completed 30 credit hours at The College of Saint Rose prior to studying abroad. Transfer students must have completed one complete semester. First year students may begin the application process at the completion of the first semester of study if they have the necessary GPA, and at the approval of both the faculty and the Center.

4.   Students must be in good academic and judicial standing

Semester Study Abroad

The College of Saint Rose is affiliated with a number of overseas universities and study abroad providers, offering study abroad experiences to students in over 30 countries. The Center for International Programs provides guidance in choosing an appropriate program and planning for the experience of living and learning in a foreign country. Please review the timeline for study abroad to view all the necessary steps.

Students will be charged The College of Saint Rose tuition and an off-campus program fee rather than the cost indicated in the program’s materials, as this gives students the opportunity to receive Saint Rose grants/scholarships and maintain eligibility for federal and state funds. If the host study abroad tuition is higher than The College of Saint Rose tuition, the student will pay the difference. College of Saint Rose students studying abroad are responsible for the room and board fees of the affiliated program.

Student eligibility for semester study abroad:

1.   Students must be matriculated students

2.   Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA (higher GPA can be required depending on the host institution)

3.   Students must have completed 30 credit hours at The College of Saint Rose prior to studying abroad. Transfer students must have completed one complete semester. First year students may begin the application process at the completion of the first semester of study if they have the necessary GPA.

4.   Students must be in good academic and judicial standing