Pathways to off-campus study
Before deciding which off-campus study program you will apply to, it's important to make sure the program is a good fit for you and can provide the support you will need when studying off campus. Skidmore has over , with many options for all majors and minors. Consider some of these guiding questions as you think about your program options.
Why do you want to study off campus?
- What are your academic goals while on a program?
- How does studying off campus work into your major and minor requirements?
- What are your personal goals for the semester?
- What are your professional goals and how can going off campus help you achieve these goals?
- Do you want to learn or continue learning a foreign language?
What type of program is the best fit for you?
- Are you more comfortable in a larger university or with a smaller cohort of students?
- Do you want a traditional classroom setting or field-based coursework?
- Do you prefer a big city, a small town or a rural setting?
- What type of housing do you prefer (i.e. homestay, residence hall, apartment, camping)?
- How much personal and academic support do you want or need while studying off campus?
- Are you interested in an independent research project or an internship?
What do I need to have a successful off-campus study semester?
- How might your academic accommodations work in another country?
- Are the support services that I want/need available to me in the program's location?
- If you have a disability, what programs or locations will offer the support services you need?
- What parts of your identity are most important to you? How might studying off campus impact your identity?
What are reasonable cost considerations for you and your family?
- How much does it cost to study off campus?
- What are the additional costs of studying off campus (i.e. flight, visa, housing deposit, etc.)?
- What is the cost of living in another city/country?
- What scholarships or funds are available to help with the cost of off-campus study?
- How does Skidmore financial aid work with off-campus study?
Want to discuss your off-campus study options? The Off-Campus Study & Exchanges (OCSE) office is available to help! Check out our virtual advising resources or schedule an appointment.