Center for International Programs
The Jesuit mission knows no borders, and Saint Joseph's University, as a Jesuit institution, encourages students and faculty to take a truly global view of their opportunities and their responsibilities. We strive to equip them with the knowledge and training that will enable them to effectively engage with and respond to people and cultures from all parts of the world and to use their talents towards the betterment of others.
The Center for International Programs (CIP) at Saint Joseph's University is strongly committed to internationalization and globalization, both on our campus and elsewhere. We provide information and services to students who wish to study abroad on a short-term or long-term academic program. We are also responsible for the implementation of new international education initiatives and the support of the University's International Travel Policy.
If you have questions related to studying abroad and COVID-19, please review the university's latest information on COVID-19.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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The Center for International Programs (CIP) is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m during the academic year, and Monday through Thursday, 8:15 a.m.-5 p.m. during the summer. If you are a student abroad in need of emergency assistance outside of CIP business hours, please contact Saint Joseph's Public Safety at 610-660-1111.
If you need to speak with a particular staff member, please contact them individually to determine their in-office availability.
Advising appointments are offered virtually over Zoom and in person. A meeting can be scheduled by calling 610-660-1835 or emailing cip@sju.edu.
We offer a number of ways to connect, have an advising session and learn more about international opportunities.
Here are some ways to connect with us:
- Schedule an advising session by emailing cip@sju.edu.
- Visit our contact us page and staff pages.
- Join us for a Study Abroad 101 general information session, held once a month throughout the academic year! The first Study Abroad 101 session of the spring semester will be held on Thursday, January 23 at 2:00pm in Sunroom 2 in the Campion Student Center (Hawk Hill). Check our calendar for upcoming sessions and additional events.
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Applications for Spring 2026 semester abroad will open August 1 and will be due in early September (for programs in Italy and Spain) or on October 1 (for most other programs).
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We're please to announce that SJU will offer the following study tours in 2026. Study tours are semester-long classes taught on campus at Hawk Hill with a travel component of 1-3 weeks at the end of the semester or during spring break. More details forthcoming.
Spring 2026:
BIO 426/626: Fermentation Science in Italy with Dr. Mike McCann
DPT 690/699 and OTH 599: Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy study tour in Costa Rica with Drs. Greg Thielman and Wendy Walsh
MKT 650: Marketing Study Tour in Ireland with Dr. Terese Waldron
POL 338: The Politics of Conflict Transformation in Northern Ireland with Dr. Lisa Baglione
SPE 205: Inclusive Classrooms in Italy with Dr. Mollie Sheppard
THE 290: Viking Riligion and Ritual in Iceland with Dr. Shawn Krahmer
Summer 2026:
MPE 720/770 and IBU 770: Global Corporate Strategy in Switzerland with Dr. Thani Jambulingam
Fall 2026:
HCE/THE 368: Just Healthcare in Developing Nations in Costa Rica with Fr. Peter Clark
SOC 315: Comparative Cultures in Ecuador with Dr. Rebecca Smith
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We're pleased to announce that SJU will be offering the following class on our 2026 faculty-led summer programs. Students generally choose one 3-credit class, taught completely on-site by SJU faculty over 5 weeks. Application forthcoming.
SJU South Africa Summer Program
ENG/COM 468: Media and Culture in Southern Africa with Drs. Shenid Bhayroo and Jenny Spinner
SJU Greece Summer Program
MGT 120/IBU 370: Essentials of Managements/International Topics with Dr. Steve Porth
PSY 100: Introductory Psychology with Dr. Pat Garrigan
SJU Summer Program in Rome:
COM 210: Sports, Media and Culture with Dr. Mike Lyons
ENG 4xx (course number TBD): Rhetoric and Democracy in Ancient Rome with Dr. Cristina Hanganu-Bresch
PHL xxx (course number TBD): The Living Dead and the Ever Living: Body, Soul, and the Resurrection in the Eternal City with Dr. Lorraine Keller