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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Study tours are campus-based courses with a short travel component over spring break or at the end of the semester.
The deadlines for the following Fall 2025 study tours have been extended to May 1:
PHL 344 A Good Life: Health, Sustainability, and Community (with travel to Germany), will fulfill the Philosophical Anthropology GEP requirement and be taught by Dr. James Hebbeler.
HCE/THE 368: Just Healthcare in Developing Nations (with travel to Costa Rica), will fulfill the Globalization and Ethics Intensive Overlays, count towards several majors and minors, and be taught by Father Peter Clark.
Travel for both study tours will take place in January 2026, before the start of spring semester.Questions? Please contact us at cip@sju.edu.
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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).