Faculty-led Programs

In partnership with trusted study abroad providers, SU coordinates the on-site logistics so faculty and students can focus on academic and cultural engagement. Program offerings may vary from year to year, and SU Study Abroad Scholarships are available to help support participation.

Before applying, students must attend an  Info Session, Study Abroad 101,  or meet with an advisor. Applications require a faculty reference and a short essay. Students are also encouraged to review the Student Financial Responsibility policy for their program. A $75 application fee and program deposit are due at the time of application.

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2027  SUMMER PROGRAMS

Program & Scholarship Application Deadline: December 1st, 2026

*Applications to open in August

• SU Athens The Interaction of Physiology & Culture with Sport (2027 & 2029) - focus on Kinesiology
• SU Copenhagen The Psychology of Happiness in Denmark (2027 & 2029) - focus on Psychology
• SU Granada Advanced Spanish & International Marketing (2025 & 2027), includes excursion to Morocco - focus on Advanced Spanish and Business
• SU Buenos Aires Intermediate Spanish Language & Culture (2025 & 2027) - focus on Spanish II and III
• SU Switzerland Sustainability and Development (2025 & 2027) - focus on Environmental Studies

2027 FALL PROGRAM

*Application to open in August

• SU Fall London 2027 (faculty leaders: Dr. Vanessa Mikan, Kinesiology, and Dr. Laura Senio Blair, Language & Culture).

  This London-based semester is a great fit for Southwestern students interested in 

  Applied Movement & Sport Studies, Business, Communication Studies, Environmental Studies, Health Studies, History, Kinesiology, and Race & Ethnicity Studies, and students from all majors are welcome and can earn Gen Ed requirements.

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2026 SUMMER PROGRAMS

• SU Granada Intermediate Spanish (2026 & 2028) - focus on Spanish II and III
• SU Europe - European Cultural Explorations in Lisbon, Cannes, and Budapest (2026 & 2028) - focus on Psychology and Communication Studies
• SU Mexico City - Advanced Spanish Language & Culture (2026) - focus on Advanced Spanish
• SU Rome - Antiquity, Renaissance and Now (2026) - focus on Classics and English - cancelled

2026 FALL PROGRAM

• SU Fall London 2026 (faculty leaders: Dr. Cody Crosby, Natural Sciences, and Dr. Erika Berroth, Global Studies). 

  This London-based semester is a great fit for Southwestern students interested in International Studies, Business, Natural Sciences, Environmental Studies, Feminist Studies, Health Studies, Engineering, Law/Philosophy, Humanities, and/or the Fine Arts.