How to Apply
All students must apply on the Connecticut College Study Away portal. Before applying, students should attend an information session offered in the fall of their sophomore year and meet with their academic adviser and the Office of Study Away to make sure they understand all college policies. Students can review the program list on the Connecticut College Study away site, ViaTRM. All students must submit an application with Connecticut College on this site. Once students choose a program, click the Apply button from the program page. You will be prompted to login using your Connecticut College credentials (click Go to Portal).
Students must have a declared major to apply as well as a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. Be sure to consult with the Office of Study Away and your major adviser as you are reviewing the programs.
1. Where can I find information about study away programs?
There are more than 70 approved programs in over 35 countries listed on our website. Students are encouraged to set up appointments with study away staff. Students can view approved programs on the study away program list.
2. What is the cost to study away?
To ensure that every student has equal access to academic opportunities, students approved to study away are still considered full-time Connecticut College students and will be charged the College's comprehensive fee.
3. Does financial aid travel with me?
Yes. Students will continue to receive their financial aid while studying away. To ensure continued support, students receiving financial aid must make the necessary arrangements, including the completion of the CC Consortium/Contractual Agreement through Financial Aid Services.
4. Are there additional costs for study away?
Yes. Students are responsible for all costs not expressly included in the fee such as airfare, commuting costs, visa and residence fees, medical fees, and personal expenses. Qualified students may be able to apply for scholarships through their study away program and outside organizations.
5. Will credits and grades from study away transfer back?
Both credits and grades for all courses that you enroll in while on your approved Study Away program will be posted to your Connecticut College transcript. Grades and credits from international study away programs are posted on the student's transcript, but they are not figured into the overall GPA. Connecticut College cannot change the grades or credits awarded by another institution.
6. Are there opportunities for summer study away?
Yes. The Office of Study Away can assist students in choosing programs. Students who wish to receive credit for their summer courses must complete paperwork through the Office of the Registrar.