Program Overview
Where Can I Study?
You can study anywhere in the world. Salem State College sponsors summer and semester programs in Oxford, England; Caen, France; Oviedo, Spain, Florence, Italy; and Quebec, Canada. We also have affiliation agreements with several organizations. Additional opportunities in just about any country in the world are also available through programs sponsored by other institutions.
Can I Afford to Study Abroad?
Yes! Many Study Abroad programs are comparable in cost to a semester at Salem State. Others can be more expensive, depending on the program and the cost of living in a particular country. Financial Aid can be applied toward study abroad. Also, extra expenses including airfare and personal expenses can be included in your financial aid application. So, in short, Study Abroad is an affordable, once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Will my Grades Transfer?
Yes! Study Abroad students typically earn 12-15 credits per semester and the grades appear on the transcript as credit from a foreign university. Grades are not averaged into your cumulative grade point average, but do count toward graduation.
Where Have Other Salem State College Students Gone?
In the past few years, SSC students have studied in Argentina, Austria, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Spain, and with Semester at Sea.
How can you get More Information?
- Download our Study Abroad Brochure: Study Abroad Brochure.
- Browse the Study Abroad library located in the Center for International Education, 8 Harrison Rd, South Campus. 978.542.7105.
- You can contact our Study Abroad Coordinator, Prof. Fatima Serra, by email: fatima.serra@salemstate.edu
- Or contact our Study Abroad Program Assistant, Malin Sohr, by email: m_sohr@polaris.salemstate.edu or by phone: 978.542.7105.