Study Abroad
Study abroad offers students the unique opportunity to add a global dimension to their Mount Ida College education and prepare them to contribute responsibly in an ever-changing world. Study abroad programs are available to all qualifying Mount Ida College students. At this time, the College has five approved programs:
American InterContinental University (AIU) with programs in two countries www.aiustudyabroad.com
Semester at Sea a shipboard experience traveling to multiple countries during a semester or summer www.semesteratsea.org
The application process begins with a meeting with the International Student Affairs Director and the submission of the Mount Ida College Study Abroad Application. This application is available in the International Student Affairs office, located in Malloy Hall.
Programs fill early, so it is recommended that students file their applications by the following dates:
For fall semester programs: by March 1
For summer programs: by February 20
For spring semester programs: by October 1
Students should discuss study abroad options with their academic advisors as early as the end of their first semester at Mount Ida College so they can meet the course requirements of their specific majors and still fit in the opportunity to study abroad.
Two required orientation sessions are presented prior to departure. The first will include information from financial aid, the bursar, and the registrar. The second will be more logistical in content.
Students are also required to read the Study Abroad Handbook and return the Study Abroad Contract and Room Selection Proxy Form. Click here to download the handbook.
Financial aid information is available on several web sites including: the GoAbroad Scholarships Directory website at: http://scholarships.goabroad.com/index.cfm?utm_id=SCH1 and The Study Abroad Scholarship and Grant Search at http://scholarships.diversityabroad.com/study_abroad.php.
DiversityAbroad.com has partnered with several organizations to offer study abroad grants and scholarships. Click here for further information.
For more information or to start the process, please contact Jane Howard, Director of International Student Affairs, at (617) 928.4624 or jhoward@mountida.edu.