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Study in the Summer
Spend your summer earning college credit, meeting new people and experiencing another culture.
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Study in the Summer
Spend your summer earning college credit, meeting new people and experiencing another culture.
Summer Programs
Explore Current Options
Canada — University of Québec at Chicoutimi
- Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Class standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
- Restrictions: None, open to all SUNY students
- Program Information
Chicoutimi is the fourth largest city in Québec. It is located approximately two hours north of Québec City by car, or six hours northeast of Plattsburgh by car. The region is known for its rugged beauty and wilderness. The nearby Lake St. Jean and Saguenay fjords, especially, attract thousands of tourists annually. Our students have always found Chicoutimi and its people to be warm, friendly and eager to share their language and culture with them.
Chicoutimi has one of the highest concentrations of native French-speakers in North America, making it the most ideal setting for those of you are serious about being immersed in the French language to become fluent. The Language and Québec Culture School at the University of Québec at Chicoutimi has a long relationship with SUNY Plattsburgh, and several other institutions in the US. For more information regarding things to do and see in Chicoutimi and Saquenay, please visit: Saguenay Tourism and Trip Advisor
To learn more about a day in the life at UQAC, please watch this video.
The 5-week summer program at Chicoutimi is worth 6 undergraduate credits in French language courses, and the 3-week program is worth 3 credits. Prior your arrival, you will take an online placement exam that is meant to place you with others who have a similar French proficiency as you. For a list of course descriptions, please visit Chicoutimi’s website for the 3-week program or 5-week program.
Estimated Program Dates:
- 3-week program: early-July to mid-July
- 5-week program: early-July to early-August
Emphasis will be placed on oral communication, while taking the student’s individual language needs into account. The teaching staff at UQAC are highly trained in the areas of teaching the French language to non-native French speakers and each course is supplemented by teaching monitors who are able to provide extra-curricular supervision to assist students with their language and comprehension studies.
Aside from classroom instruction, UQAC also offers the following social and cultural activities for students to take advantage of during their stay at Chicoutimi:
- Improvisation
- Choir singing
- Traditional dance
- Quebec cinema
- Museum trips
- Housing
UQAC coordinates housing with francophone families for a total immersion experience so that students can truly live in French. Through this privileged, continuous contact, French can be practiced every day. Host families provide students with a first-hand glimpse at Québécois culture while respecting their individual freedom. Students may also choose to stay in residence accommodations on campus, although a homestay is highly recommended.
- Support Services
Each participant in the French language and culture school at UQAC is entitled to the support needed to enhance his/her own learning experience. In addition to classroom instruction, students can anticipate the following services to be available to them:
- Two hour conversation workshops
- Thirty minute phonetic correction workshops
- Language assistance
- Other activities mean to promote and facilitate community involvement (will vary depending on the season)
For additional support, contact the Global Education office to find out more about specific services.
- Cost
Please refer to the budget sheets below to obtain a detailed cost estimate for this program.
Students who are currently receiving financial aid should contact the financial aid office at SUNY Plattsburgh or on on their home campus to inquire about the possibility of receiving aid for their applicable semester of study.
All students who participate in the summer program at the University of Quebec at Chicoutimi (UQAC) will be enrolled in the SUNY mandatory health insurance policy.
- Application Information
The first step of the application process is to complete the SUNY Plattsburgh study abroad application and submit all additional materials, which include official transcripts, academic references, and a study statement. It is important that you complete your application as instructed because if you do not, it could delay your acceptance into the program.
As a U.S. citizen, you do NOT need a study permit if you plan to take a course or program in Canada that lasts six months or less. You must have a valid passport with an expiration date of no sooner than six months after the end of your program. You must also be able to provide satisfactory evidence to an immigration officer that you do intend to leave Canada after the conclusion of your study abroad program. You must also be in good health and meet criminal admissibility requirements. If you have committed or been convicted of a criminal offense, you may not be allowed to enter Canada. For more information regarding how criminal convictions can affect your ability to enter Canada, please visit the Government of Canada’s website
You are ultimately responsible for finding out whether or not you will need a visa for the duration of your studies in Canada. Visit the Government of Canada for information regarding student visa requirements and the application process.
Application Deadlines
- March 15 for summer
Apply to the University of Québec at Chicoutimi summer program
France — ESC Rennes School of Business
- Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Class standing: Sophomore, junior, senior
- Restrictions: None, open to all SUNY students
- Program Information
ESC Rennes School of Business is a French business school located in Rennes, the capital of Brittany. Rennes is distinguished by its global outlook, international student body and international faculty. In 2016, Rennes School of Business ranked 35th among the top 90 programs in Management Worldwide. The campus offers a number of facilities. To explore what the campus has to offer, visit Rennes’s website. Rennes is a vibrant capital city of Brittany, which is known for its rich history and gastronomy. The region offers access to some of the best of aspects of French culture and is located only two hours from Paris by train. IMany say Rennes is a perfect blend of city and small town life. The compact city center in Rennes is easily walkable, and has been referred to as one of France’s greenest cities.
Rennes summer school is pleased to offer four exciting academic tracks for their summer session. The programs being offered are:
- Consumer Behaviour
- Cross Cultural Management
- Sustainable Business
- Artificial Intelligence Business: Date Science for Business, AI Business Intelligence, Business Textual Learning, Business Network Intelligence
- Paris and the Keys to Luxury Business (in Paris, France)
These summer programs offer intensive academic and professional courses taught in English by a team of multicultural professors from Rennes School of Business. These five academic programs offer students from around the world a great opportunity to improve their knowledge and expertise in these fields; and to make new friends and contacts. See this brochure for more details on each course and the dates that each course is offered.
- Housing
All students live in private accommodation while studying at ESC Rennes. Find housing offers located near the campus. You will need to be enrolled at Rennes SB to get access from the accommodation team.
- Support Services
Rennes has a Well’Come Association, which serves to welcome, integrate and support international students. Amongst its many activities, Well’Come is responsible for organizing the arrival of international students and welcoming them at the airport or train station.
Rennes’s Student Care Team, located in Aloha Square, facilitates daily student life, ensures a smooth pathway, and promotes well-being. Students are able to benefit from personal answers and appointments with a staff member for guidance.
Rennes also has their Learning Center, which provides quiet workspaces, on-site and online resources, and information search support.
Visit Renne's Student Life page for more information.
Rennes also provides support around disabilities and illnesses — find out more about their support services. For additional support, contact the Global Education Office to find out more about specific services.
- Cost
Financing a study abroad program is one of the most important aspects to consider before applying. Please refer to the budget sheet below to review a detailed cost estimate for the program, which includes costs you are billed for through SUNY Plattsburgh, as well as those you must plan for, but pay directly, such as a flight and accommodation. Estimates are subject to change at any time. If you have questions about the estimate, please contact the Global Education Office.
Financial aid in the form of scholarships, aid (NYS TAP, etc.), and loans, may be applied to study abroad programs. It is important that you visit the financial aid office at your home campus to discuss your eligibility prior to applying. Please share the cost estimate for your program with your financial aid office. Please note that all students participating in a Plattsburgh program are automatically enrolled and billed for a SUNY international health insurance policy.
SUNY Plattsburgh students are able to apply for various SUNY Plattsburgh scholarships each semester. Scholarship applications can be accessed as an optional component of your study abroad application. Please keep in mind that scholarship and study abroad applications are due at the same time.
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- Application Information
The first step of the application process is to complete the SUNY Plattsburgh study abroad application and submit all additional materials, which include official transcripts, academic references, and a study statement.
Please note that U.S. citizens studying in France for less than 90 days do not need a student visa, although a valid passport is required. Students that do not hold a U.S. passport should contact the appropriate French consulate to determine whether they need a visa to study in France.
Application Deadlines
- March 15 for summer
Spain — University of Deusto
- Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum GPA: 2.7
- Class standing: Sophomore, junior, senior
- Restrictions: None, open to all SUNY students
- Program Information
The University of Deusto is located in the center of Bilbao right across la ria (the river) from the Guggenheim museum. Deusto is a private university that offers an exceptional level of teaching quality in the areas of modern languages, business, economics, and law. Every year Deusto hosts hundreds of students from all of the world through study abroad and exchange programs that are specifically tailored for them in terms of coursework, excursions, and more.
This program is a wonderful opportunity if you would like to learn Spanish and visit some of Spain’s major cities, but still feel as though you are having an authentic experience. Excursions play an important part of the summer program. The program begins with a three day tour of Madrid where students will get to visit some of the city’s major attractions such as the Prado museum. Nearby sites including Toledo or Segovia are also on the itinerary. From Madrid, participants will board a coach bus with CIDE (International Spanish Center) staff to make their way to Bilbao, where the University of Deusto is situated.
There are two summer programs to choose from:
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The Spanish and global studies program is worth 6 or 7 credits. You can take a four-credit Spanish language course and a three-credit content course. Upon arrival, you will take a language proficiency exam to determine your level of proficiency of Spanish and which class you will be placed for the Spanish course. Please visit Deusto’s course offerings for more information.
- The summer business internship program is worth 6 credits. Students are placed in companies from all different disciplines. Students studying
in areas such as Marketing, Business Management, Public Relations, Culture/Art, Accounting
and Finance, Tourism or Hospitality Management, International Relations, Technologies/ICT,
Computer Science, and Engineering.
- The program is for 8 weeks, ideally from late-May to mid-July, but can be flexible depending on students need.
- Students will spend up to 5 hours a day in the local company with tasks from their supervisor.
- The working environment will be in Spanish, with potentially some tasks in English.
- View syllabus — this can be tailored to meet the needs of the student with assistance from faculty/advisor.
Credit value and grades may be calculated differently around the world. Please consult the Deusto Grade and Credit Conversion Chart.
Bilbao is the capital city of the province of Biscay and is one of the largest cultural and economic centers in Northern Spain. Bilbao has one of the cleanest and most efficient metro systems in Europe. In just 25 to 45 minutes the visitor can travel from downtown Bilbao to the nearby lush green Basque coast where there is easy access to several beaches for swimming or surfing. Transportation is easy and affordable in Spain. The location of Bilbao is a major plus, since the Cote Basque in Southern France is just about an hour from Bilbao. World-class tourist sites like Biarritz, San Sebastian and Pamplona (where the San Fermin festivals are held every July) are close by. The Basque Country is famous and internationally renowned for the high quality of its food. The weather in Bilbao during the summer is mild with temperatures ranging between 68 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
For a first person, student perspective of the city of Bilbao, please take a moment to watch this video.
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- Housing
You may choose between living in residence halls or living with a host family. University of Deusto partners with Vivir Bilbao for all accommodation options. Both options are subject to availability. A host family stay (highly encouraged) is ~27€/day and the residence hall is ~45€/day. Both include three meals per day. You can find more information on Deusto’s website.
- Support Services
Deusto’s Student Services Office responds to any extracurricular needs that students may encounter and is aimed at all students enrolled at the university. Services include student guidance, social action and inclusion, health, and housing and welcome. See more details on Deusto’s Student Services web page.
Students with physical or learning disabilities, should contact the Global Education Office to find out more about the specific services available.
- Cost
Financing a study abroad program is one of the most important aspects to consider before applying. Please refer to the budget sheets below to review a detailed cost estimate for the program, which includes costs you are billed for through SUNY Plattsburgh, as well as those you must plan for, but pay directly, such as a flight and accommodation. Estimates are subject to change at any time. If you have questions about the estimate, please contact the Global Education Office.
Financial aid in the form of scholarships, aid (NYS TAP, etc.), and loans, may be applied to study abroad programs. It is important that you visit the financial aid office at your home campus to discuss your eligibility prior to applying. Please share the cost estimate for your program with your financial aid office. Please note that all students participating in a Plattsburgh program are automatically enrolled and billed for a SUNY international health insurance policy.
SUNY Plattsburgh students are able to apply for various SUNY Plattsburgh scholarships each semester. Scholarship applications can be accessed as an optional component of your study abroad application. Please keep in mind that scholarship and study abroad applications are due at the same time.
- Application Information
The first step of the application process is to complete the SUNY Plattsburgh study abroad application and submit all additional materials, which include official transcripts, academic references, and a study statement. Once your application is complete and has been reviewed, students will be sent additional instructions on how to complete an application for University of Deusto. It is important that you complete your application materials in this order because if you do not, it could delay your acceptance into the program.
If you are a U.S. citizen, a summer program participant, and do not plan on staying in the country for more than three months (90 days), then you do not need a visa. Please note that you are ultimately responsible for finding out whether or not you will need a visa to enter to Spain. For more information, please refer to the Consulate of Spain in New York’s website.
Application Deadlines
- March 15 for summer
Not Currently Offered
The following programs are paused but we hope to offer them again soon.
United Kingdom — University of East Anglia (PAUSED until Summer 2024)
- Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Class standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
- Restrictions: None, open to all SUNY students
- Program Information
For the past 900 years, Norwich has been an essential European trading city due to its location on England’s eastern coast and proximity to mainland Europe. It is also located less than two hours from London by train making it a perfect spot if you want easy access to this world capital and other nearby European countries. Surrounding Norwich, you will find beautiful countryside and the sea. UEA is only a few miles from the city center and easily accessible by public transportation.
By choosing UEA, you will be applying to one of England’s top and internationally renowned universities. Building on valuable outputs from our well-established customized programs, we’re enabling summer university students to get involved in thinking about the impact of sustainability on business and the environment.
Students will focus on the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals during the multi-disciplinary program, developing students’ skills for graduate employment and culminating in a formal presentation. Students will be taught in small groups, ensuring the principles of UEA’s staff-to-student ratio is retained and we will rotate the academic delivery of content to accommodate multi-cohort delivery.
Credit value and grades may be calculated differently around the world. Please consult the UK Credit and Grade Conversion Chart.
Students participating in the summer program will enroll in one module, with the option to add on a reflective project. Please visit the UEA Summer University website for more on the course offered.
- Housing
Accommodation is included in the program fee that is paid to SUNY Plattsburgh. Each student will have their own room in a shared flat on the UEA campus. Please note that UEA does not offer U.S. style meal plan. Each residence has shared kitchen facilities where you can store and prepare your own food.
- Support Services
UEA offers resources, but all students with physical or learning disabilities, should contact the Global Education Office to find out more about the specific services available.
- Cost
This program cost includes the following:
- Arrivals transfers from Norwich airport, train station and bus station on indicated date and time
- Social programs with activities each week
- Single room on a shared floor with kitchen facilities
- Finale celebration
Financing a study abroad program is one of the most important aspects to consider before applying. Please refer to the budget sheet below to review a detailed cost estimate for the program, which includes costs you are billed for through SUNY Plattsburgh, as well as those you must plan for, but pay directly, such as a flight and accommodation. Estimates are subject to change at any time. If you have questions about the estimate, please contact the Global Education Office.
Financial aid in the form of scholarships, aid (NYS TAP, etc.), and loans, may be applied to study abroad programs. It is important that you visit the financial aid office at your home campus to discuss your eligibility prior to applying. Please share the cost estimate for your program with your financial aid office. Also, please note that all students participating in a Plattsburgh program are automatically enrolled and billed for a SUNY international health insurance policy through United Health Care (UHC).
SUNY Plattsburgh students are able to apply for various SUNY Plattsburgh scholarships each semester. Scholarship applications can be accessed as an optional component of your study abroad application. Please keep in mind that scholarship and study abroad applications are due at the same time.
- Application Information
The first step of the application process is to complete the SUNY Plattsburgh study abroad application and submit all additional materials, which include official transcripts, academic references, and a study statement. Once your application is complete and has been reviewed, students will be sent additional instructions on how to complete an application for University of Deusto. It is important that you complete your application materials in this order because if you do not, it could delay your acceptance into the program.
If you are a U.S. citizen, a summer program participant, and do not plan on staying in the country for more than three months (90 days), then you do not need a visa. Please note that you are ultimately responsible for finding out whether or not you will need a visa to enter to United Kingdom. For more information, check information on the United Kingdom’s government website
Application Deadlines
- March 15 for summer
China — Zhejiang Wanli University (PAUSED)
- Eligibility Requirements
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Minimum GPA: 2.5
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Class standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
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- Program Information
Zhejiang Wanli University (ZWU) is a new and impressive university, renown for its green, beautiful campus and friendly atmosphere. ZWU is situated in Ningbo and covers a total area of 95 hectares consisting of three campuses: Qianhu, Huilong, and Zahashan Base. In addition to the Business School, ZWU is also home to a total of nine different academic faculties as well as a Continuing Education College and World College. Currently, there are over 20,000 full time students and more than 1,000 staff on the ZWU campus. The university library houses a collection of more than 1,200,000 books with about 2,500 journals available in both Chinese and other foreign languages To see the layout of the campuses, please watch this video.
Ningbo is a bustling city of over two million, the second largest port in China and is situated just south of Shanghai. It is one of China’s oldest cities which boasts a deep connection with Buddhism. Upon visiting Ningbo, students will be able to see this connection first-hand via the many visually impressive, historical temples. Fueled by the stunning economic growth of the past 20 years, it is a vibrant city that Westerners seldom visit. It thus offers students a special opportunity to learn about the new realities of China today and to be immersed in a completely different culture.
This six week program is designed for students who wish to take advantage of their summer vacation to learn not just the Chinese language, but also various aspects of Chinese culture. This program combines daily Chinese language instruction along with special activities and lectures, which will allow students to practice their language skills with Chinese students for an intercultural experience.
The Chinese language course has 2 levels ranging from beginner to intermediate. Cultural activities and field trips offer students hands-on experiences with traditional crafts, music, martial arts and performing arts. In addition, special lectures that explore Chinese history, religion and life help students widen and deepen their knowledge of Chinese culture. Some of the potential field trips are below.
Ningbo Museum is a comprehensive museum with geographical features, showing the history of humanities and arts. In Ningbo Museum, you will find lots about the past and present about Ningbo, China and even the world.
Tianyi Pavilion Library is situated beside the Moon Lake in Ningbo City. The library, which has survived 430 years of dramas and upheavals, is the oldest existing private library of China and Asia, and one of the world’s three oldest libraries kept by a family.
Ningbo Tianyi Square is the most popular place in Ningbo downtown. It’s surrounded by numerous shops and many Chinese and Western restaurants including chains like Pizza Hut, Starbucks and KFC, etc.
Grand Valley in East Zhejiang is honored as “No.1 Valley in East Zhejiang” with 6 winding streams, 18 magnificent peaks, 28 gullies and 72 waterfalls and famous for its steep peak, deep and serene valley, clear water, wonderful stones, mysterious root and illusive fog.
- Housing
Students will live on or near campus in affordable furnished apartments with TV, telephone, bathroom, hot water, air conditioner, washing machine, refrigerator, and kitchen utensils.
- Support Services
Students with physical or learning disabilities, should contact the Global Education Office to find out more about the specific services available.
- Cost
Financing a study abroad program is one of the most important aspects to consider before applying. Please refer to the budget sheet below to review a detailed cost estimate for the program, which includes costs you are billed for through SUNY Plattsburgh, as well as those you must plan for, but pay directly, such as a flight and accommodation. Estimates are subject to change at any time. If you have questions about the estimate, please contact the Global Education Office.
Financial aid in the form of scholarships, aid (NYS TAP, etc.), and loans, may be applied to study abroad programs. It is important that you visit the financial aid office at your home campus to discuss your eligibility prior to applying. Please share the cost estimate for your program with your financial aid office. Also, please note that all students participating in a Plattsburgh program are automatically enrolled and billed for a SUNY international health insurance policy.
SUNY Plattsburgh students are able to apply for various SUNY Plattsburgh scholarships each semester. Scholarship applications are due at the same time as your program application.
- Application Information
The first step of the application process is to complete the SUNY Plattsburgh study abroad application and submit all additional materials, which include official transcripts, academic references, and a study statement.
U.S. citizens who plan to study in China must apply for either an X-1 or X-2 visa, depending upon their length of stay. Students can obtain the visa application from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the U.S.’s website. By the time of application, students should have a current and valid passport with at least six months’ validity after the end of their program along with blank visa pages. Upon completion of the application, students should submit all required materials to the nearest visa office of the Chinese Embassy/Consulate General based on your state of residence.
It is ultimately your responsibility to find out whether or not you will need a visa for your studies in China. For more information regarding visa requirements, fees, and application processes, please visit the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China website.