Study Abroad/Off-Campus

Welcome to Study Abroad!

Study Abroad Update (02/20/2023)

Winter and Summer 2023 Study Trips

Faculty-led study trips will resume in summer 2023! Detailed information about the trips and information sessions can be found here. An information session to review the trip details was held on Friday, December 2 from 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. View the recording here.

Fall 2023 Semester Long-Exchange Programs Application is now closed. Applications for the Spring 2024 semester-long exchange will open at the end of August. Application deadline for Spring 2024 term will be September 15. 

These programs are open to undergraduate students who have completed 30 credits. Taking a semester away through one of SAIC’s official exchange programs is one option to fulfill the six credit off-campus study requirement. During the program, students are enrolled at SAIC and financial aid is available. An information session was held on December 8, 2022. Information is below. You can access the application details here.

We look forward to working with you as we've resumed Study Abroad!

Frequently Asked Questions: 

(Updated 02/20/2023)

How do I schedule an appointment with an advisor about my questions?

Please email all questions to studyabroad@saic.edu. If we are unable to answer your question over email or you prefer to speak with an advisor, we can set up a phone or video appointment.

Or join our Virtual Walk-in Hours that are being held every Monday via Zoom from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. No appointment necessary. Join here.

I left you a voicemail - did you receive it?

At this time the best way to reach Study Abroad is through emailing studyabroad@saic.edu and we can respond or set up a phone appointment if needed. We appreciate your patience. As always, if you are experiencing an emergency, please contact Campus Security at 312-899-1230.

Will semester away/abroad programs continue for Spring 2024?

Yes. Study Abroad has resumed all semester away programs. You can find details about the application process here. An informational session was held on Thursday, December 8 at 4:00 p.m. View the recording here. 

How can I access my official transcript for my application?

Study Abroad will obtain a copy of your official transcript and can provide it for your application to your host institution.

Are you offering the Study Abroad information sessions remotely?

Currently workshops and information sessions are being held via Zoom and in person to provide the broadest access to the SAIC community. 

Virtual Walk-in Hours
Every Monday
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Join via Zoom

Faculty-Led Study Trip Information Sessions for Summer 2023
Find details for summer 2023 faculty-led study trip information sessions here.

Is SAIC running summer 2023 study trips?

Yes and you can find details here.

Travel. Learn. Grow.

SAIC is a community of explorers, learning to live and work meaningfully in a complex, yet connected world. The Study Abroad office enhances this mission by providing advising, advocacy, and resources in support of international education programs and objectives.

As a member of NAFSA, we believe that international education and exchange are fundamental to:

• Establishing mutual understanding among nations
• Preparing the next generation with vital cross-cultural and global skills
• Creating the conditions for a more peaceful world

Our office specializes in providing students with opportunities to participate in short-term and semester-long education abroad programs. Advisors work closely with faculty members to offer an exciting array of faculty-led study trips during the winter and summer interims and to advise students who apply for semester-long study abroad. We look forward to being a part of your journey.

SAIC is proud to be ranked by the Institute of International Education among the top 4 specialized schools in the United States in number of students participating in study abroad.