Study Abroad Programs
There are many study abroad opportunities offered through the University of Washington and through other organizations. Unaffiliated foreign study opportunities often include courses in Religious Studies. Unaffiliated study abroad programs have no direct affiliation to the UW and UW departments have not reviewed the quality of these programs, However, University of Washington students may receive credit for many Unaffiliated Foreign Study Opportunities (UFOs) if they obtain UW departmental approval of credits before departing for the program. To start the process begin with the Office of International Programs and Exchanges at the UW.  Please click here for more information. For information on the UW Office of International Programs and Exchanges, visit their website. Or click to get information from the following UW programs that have been approved for UW credit:

     Exploration Seminars

                   Photo by Patricia Scarlett Jonas

Exploration Seminars allow students to get out of the classroom and into the world by offering an “early fall start” between the summer and fall quarters. These popular  Seminars are designed to provide UW students with a unique new learning opportunity. The idea behind this was simple:

* create programs that get students out of the classroom and into their world
* delve into timely, cutting edge topics
* explore issues in the places where they are most relevant
* study with world-class educators and experienced program leaders
* make the programs available to as many students as possible by offering most of them during the "early fall start" between summer and fall quarters, and with minimal prerequisites
* offer programs from diverse departments and disciplines to a diverse array of destinations
* provide undergraduates with a chance to study intensively, and in small cohorts, with UW faculty

This successful approach to study abroad began with 5 programs to Rome, Belfast, Cape Town, Cuba and Cyprus. Since then, the study series has grown to over 40 current programs on 6 continents. To find out more, visit Exploration Seminars.
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    University of Washington Affiliated Programs & Direct Exchanges
Affiliated programs and direct exchanges are study abroad opportunities that are organized by UW-member consortia or outside providers and universities. These programs (SIT and CIEE) have been evaluated by the University of Washington and have been approved in advance for UW credit. For more details plus funding opportunities for international study, go to the website of the Office of International Programs and Exchanges.
                                                                                                                                   Church in Egypt
                                                                                                                  Photo by Michael Williams
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      Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Programs:
CIEE creates and administers programs that allow high school and university students and educators to study and teach abroad. Among many activities, CIEE administers 95 study abroad programs in over 33 host countries.
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     School for International Training (SIT) Programs
The School for International Training (SIT) aims to prepare students to be interculturally effective leaders, professionals, and citizens. In so doing, SIT fosters a worldwide network of individuals and organizations committed to responsible engagement in a changing world. SIT has programs in over 56 countries around the world
Scholarships ranging from $1,500-$5,000 are available for SIT Programs. Contact the Office of International Programs and Exchanges for more information. The IPE scholarship application is available here.
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     Global IE3 Internships

IE3 Global Internships was created by the Oregon University System to provide students with improved understanding of global issues and to equip them with professional experience and international competence. The program began in 1995 and since then more than 1000 interns have participated in the program. For more information, visit the Global IE3 Internship website.

Students earn academic credit on their home campuses while abroad on their internship. IE3 Global Internships arranges placement and provides pre-departure orientation, international health insurance, learning tools, monitoring and support. A program fee is charged in lieu of tuition. The program fee includes academic credit (up to 12 quarter credit hours the first term). Most forms of financial aid can be applied toward the costs of an internship. For current internship openings, visit the Global IE3 Current Openings List.

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     Additional Study Abroad Opportunities
There are numerous study abroad options unaffiliated with the University of Washington. If you wish to investigate non-UW options, excellent sources for information include:
 

Peterson's Guide Study Abroad
The Institute of International Education (IIE)
International Handbook of Universities

In order to concurrently enroll in the UW while participating in one of these options, you will be required to follow the instructions outlined in the "Unaffiliated Foreign Study Opportunities" packet. Below are some links to other study abroad ppportunities:

American Institute for Foreign Study
Global Leadership Adventures
Global Youth Connect
Go Abroad.com
Institute for International Exchange: Passport
Service Civil International

"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow- mindedness... Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime." -- Mark Twain