Study Abroad Center

From short-term trips to full semester excursions, York College students are taking advantage of opportunities to see the world and be immersed in a different culture. We love seeing students come back with stories to tell and experiences to share that improve them academically, emotionally, and professionally.

These eye-opening experiences require commitment, responsibility, independence, attention to detail, and being accepting of different ways of living. Sound like you — or the person you are working on becoming? Then studying abroad is what you need to explore. Our office is committed to helping you find the global experience that best fits your goals.

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Cathy Cooper '19 presenting at the AFS Conference in Montreal on her Global Travel Experience to Liberia with Graham Scholars.

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News & Events

Study Abroad has amazing opportunities happening all the time. In order to keep up with all the news and events happening on campus, sign up for our monthly Study Abroad eNews and follow us on Facebook and Instagram (YCPAbroad). We're always happy to meet by appointment. Just set a time on your Spartan Success Network (Under Services, Study Abroad Center, Schedule). For now, here's a quick view of our top five upcoming deadlines and events.

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Scholarship and Award Opportunities
- Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships: Toward for-credit study abroad programs ($1250 Summer 2020; $5,000 Fall 20; $10,000 Yearlong 20-21)
  Deadline: January 17, 2020
- AIF Clinton Fellowship: Fellowship program focused on service in India (Funded travel and stipend for duration of program)
  Deadline: January 20, 2020
- CEA Program Codes: Use link to apply code ($500 Summer 2020, $1000 Fall 2020)
  Deadline: January 30, 2020
- Boren Award Scholarships: Unique funding for underrepresented study abroad locations with language focus (Up to $8,000 Summer STEM, Up to $10,000 Semester, Up to $20,000 for 6-12 months)
  Deadline: February 5, 2020, 5 p.m. EST
- Toshizo Watanabe Endowed Scholarship Fund: Up to full cost of semester study abroad program in Japan (Fall 2020 - Spring 2021)
  Deadline: February 17, 2020
- The Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship: For PELL eligible students studying or interning abroad in 2020 – 3 week minimum (Up to $5000, additional $3000 with Critical Need Language study)
  Deadline: March 3, 2020, 11:59 p.m. PST
- Gilman-McCain Scholarship: For dependents of active duty service members studying/interning abroad from Feb-Oct 2020 (Up to $5000)
  Deadline: March 3, 2020, 11:59 p.m. PST
- Japan Bridging Scholarship: Stipend for Fall 2020 or Yearlong 2020-21 study abroad in Japan ($2500, semester - $4000, yearlong)
  Deadline: April 10, 2020
- Tortuga Backpack Scholarship: Toward Fall 2020 Study Abroad ($1000)
  Deadline: April 15, 2020
- CEA Program Scholarships ($400-$3000 depending on applicable scholarship)
  Deadline: Ongoing
- API Program Scholarships ($250-$1000 depending on applicable scholarship)
  Deadline: Ongoing
Affiliated Programs
York Affiliated Programs Application (Paper Application)
* Study Abroad Goals Form
**Letters of Recommendation may be emailed to studyabroad@ycp.edu

Application Deadline: February 28, 2020
- CEA Paris Center (Paris, France) - Fall 2020
- CETT: Tourism, Hospitality, & Gastronomy (Barcelona, Spain) - Fall 2020
- Florence University of the Arts (Florence, Italy) - Fall 2020
- NABA, Nuova Academic (Milan, Italy) – Spring 2021
- Kufstein University (Kufstein, Austria) – Spring 2021
- Sophia University (Tokyo, Japan) – Summer 2020, Yearlong 20-21, Fall 2020, Spring 2021
- CPI Spanish Immersion School (Monteverde, Costa Rica) – Summer 2020
- Universidad Del Sagrado Corazon (San Juan, Puerto Rico) – Summer 2020
York Affiliate Programs to Remember for Next Year
- York St John (York, England) - Fall 2021
Apply through API (Deadline based on program)
- API Programs – Argentina, Australia, Bhutan, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, U.A.E.
Apply through CEA (Deadline based on program)
- CEA Programs – Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain
Apply through SHU (Deadline based on program)
- SHU in Dingle, Ireland – January Term, May Term, Fall/Spring Terms
Short-Term Study Abroad Courses
Short-Term Study Abroad Application

Summer 2020
- Cultures & Environments, Morocco (Dr. David Fyfe, dfyfe@ycp.edu)
- World Performance, Czech Republic & Hungary (Dr. Grace Muzzo, gmuzzo@ycp.edu)
Fall 2020
- NATO Contemporary Security Issues , Belgium (Dr. John Weaver, jweaver10@ycp.edu )
- Sustainability: Linking Science & Society, Costa Rica (Dr. Keith Peterman, peterman@ycp.edu)
Study Abroad Checklist
- Determine Goals & Feasibility
- Research Potential Programs
- Obtain Off Campus Study Approval Form
- Meet with Advisor
- Meet with Registrar’s Office (With Off Campus Study Approval Form)
- Apply to Chosen Program
- Complete York College Requirements
- Prepare for your trip Abroad (Passport, Visa, STEP)
- Request Transcripts be sent to York College Registrar’s Office
York College Requirements
- Complete and submit a Request for Off Campus Study Approval Form to Katie Schwienteck in the Registrar’s Office.
- Pay the $100 Study Abroad Fee to the Business Office (Required for all Study Abroad involving Transfer of Credits).
- There may be additional requirements depending upon the opportunity selected; contact the Career Development Center to confirm your specific requirements.
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The Spartan World Map: All the countries our students have studied in as part of our program.

Where we've been Traveling across the globe is within your reach

Are you a student who is receptive to new cultural experiences and who wants to broaden their horizons? You'll find studying abroad to be an invaluable part of your education — not to mention unforgettable. Take a look at the dozens of countries and continents our students have visited as part of a study abroad experience! See photos from:

"I was nervous it was a completely new experience. But I am so glad I went, I grew tremendously as a person and in my confidence. I created memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. Studying Abroad was the best decision that I have ever made."

Yazmin Fernaays

Nursing, Fairport, New York

Study Abroad: England, Fall 2016

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