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! Check our calendar for upcoming sessions and additional events.
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Applications for Spring 2027 semester abroad are open. Applications are evaluated on a first come, first served basis. The deadline for most programs is October 1.
To apply, visit the portal for the program you've chosen and click the "Application" tab. Please note that one of the requirements for a semester abroad application is an advising meeting with CIP. If you have NOT yet met with someone from CIP, please email studyabroad@sju.edu.
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Applications are open for the following 2027 study tours. 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.
Spring 2027:
REL 357: Taiwan's Temple Culture in Taiwan with Dr. Aaron Reich
REL 290: Viking Ritual and Religion in Iceland with Dr. Shawn Krahmer
FMK 314: International Food Marketing in Puerto Rico with Dr. Michael Marzano
PMK 720/FMK 742: Graduate International Residency in Pharmaceutical and Healhcare Marketing and Food Marketing in Italy with Drs. Anthony DelConte and George Latella
Summer 2027:
EDL 885: Graduate Study Tour in Educational Leadership in Peru with Dr. Chris Heasley
Fall 2027:
HCE/THE 368: Just Healthcare in Developing Nations in Costa Rica with Fr. Peter Clark
HON 363/ENG 405: Early Tudor Power, Gender and Literature in London with Dr. Jason Powell
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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 or two 3-credit classes, taught completely on-site by SJU faculty over 5 weeks. Applications are open now, and will be due on Feb 1 for Greece and Rome and Dec 1 for Galway.
HIS 306: Sports and Spectacle in Greece and Rome with Dr. Konstantinos Nikoloutsos
MGT 221/321: Diversity in the Workplace/International Human Capital and Talent Management with Dr. Eric Patton
ENG 449: Travel Writing with Dr. April Lindner
PHL 355: Philosophical Issues in Christian Doctrine with Dr. Joe Corabi
ARH/IST 110: Italy Through Art with Dr. Kristi Grimes
COM 270: Sports, Media, and Culture in Ireland with Dr. Mike Lyons
MGT 120/IBU 370: Essentials of Managements/International Topics with Dr. Steve Porth
PMK 211/370: Pharmaceutical Marketing Environment/Healthcare Innovation and Global Strategy in Europe with Dr. Thanigavelan Jambulingam
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Applications are now open for the CIP Semester Abroad Grant, the CIP Study Tour Grant, and the Friendly Sons and Daughters of Saint Patrick Irish Studies Fund Grant for Spring 2026 programs. All three will be due on October 15. The CIP grant application is open to any SJU student applying to study abroad in any approved location this spring. The Friendly Sons and Daughters of Saint Patrick grant is open only to SJU students applying to spend a semester abroad in Ireland.