All applications, even when available online, must go through the Center through Intercultural Advancement (Union 202).  Study abroad programs, whether for a summer (2 units), a semester, or a full may year fulfill the requirement for the Intermediate Learning Community (two courses related thematically) and meet the Intercultural requirement.

Credits taken abroad appear on the transcript with the grades earned but are calculated as transfer credits and do not affect the students Wagner GPA. Internships are available at many sites.

For all semester and year study abroad programs, students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average at the time of application and must be in good disciplinary standing.  Study abroad deadlines are at the end of February of the year before the academic year the student wishes to study abroad. Example:  A student wanting to go abroad in fall 2009 or spring 2010 must fill out the Wagner pre-approval to study abroad sheet by the February 2009 deadline.

Almeria, Spain:  Universidad de Almeria

• Appropriate for native or advanced speakers of Spanish
• Students take classes taught in Spanish
• Pay Wagner tuition
• Keep all Wagner scholarships, state and federal financial aid
• Pay housing in Spain
• Full range of courses in all university subjects
• Pay Wagner administrative fee of $250

Lyon, France: Universite Lumiere - Lyon 2

• Appropriate for native or advanced speakers of French
• Students take classes taught in French
• Pay Wagner tuition
• Keep all Wagner scholarships, state and federal financial aid
• Pay housing in France
• Full range of courses in all university subjects
• Pay Wagner administrative fee of $250

Wagner Semester in Rome with St. Johns Italy

• Register at Wagner and study in Italy
• Pay Wagner tuition and housing
• Keep all Wagner scholarships, state and federal financial aid
• Take and Italian language course
• Classes taught in English in many university subjects
• International internship available for students with language proficiency
• Pay Wagner administrative fee of $250

                                Wagner Approved Opportunities

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES)

• Consortium based in Chicago with over 50 years of experience
• Programs in 32 different cities in 18 countries
• Wagner approved programs; students pay Wagner tuition; credit from IES classes guaranteed to count towards graduation at Wagner; all financial aid applies except Wagner scholarships
• Students must take 5 units on all IES programs except New Zealand and Australia (4 units taken on these)
• Programs for a semester or a year as well as six-week summer programs
• Wagner program fee of $250.00 applicable
• Scholarships are available through IES

For more information please visit: www.iesabroad.org

Associated New American Colleges (ANACSA)

• Consortium of college similar to Wagner College
• See link for detailed program information
• Wagner approved programs; students pay Wagner tuition; credit from classes guaranteed to count towards graduation at Wagner; all financial aid applies except Wagner scholarships
• Wagner program fee of $250.00 applicable

                                     Non-Wagner Programs

With pre-approval of classes and the proper forms filed in the Registrar's office, students may study abroad on any program accredited at another American college or university. Students take a leave of absence from Wagner for the program duration.  These pre-approved courses come in as transfer credits.  A $500.00 Wagner program fee is applicable. The study abroad office and www.studyabroad.org have comprensive lists of such programs.

                                     Funding Study Abroad

•  IES has a scholarship program that can help defray the costs of losing a Wagner scholarschip. (IES has provided thousands of dollars in scholarship aid to Wagner students in the last four years).
• Students who are currently eligible for Pell grants can apply for the Gilman Fellowship. All students are encouraged to visit www.stdyabroadfunding.org to find other scholarship opportunities, such as grants from corporations, institutes and foundations.
• Wagner College offers the Pinette Scholarship for students wishing to study abroad. Dr. Pinette was the founder of the Bregenz Program (Wagner College in Austria) and this year is the 25th anniversary of the program.  The Pinette Scholarship ($1500.00) is awarded as a financial opportunity to a current Wagner College student. For more information on the Pinette Scholarship please visit this link: Pinette Scholarship

                                       Expanding Your Horizons

Students can take these one-unit courses as part of their nine units per year. Additional costs will involve transportation, lodging, and a program fee of $100.00.