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Every student who studies abroad has different reasons and goals.  High priorities for many students include developing sophisticated perspectives on global economic, social, and political issues, seeing the theoretical come to life in a real-world context, learning or perfecting a second (or third!) language, engaging with people and cultures different from their own, developing valuable career skills, and earning academic credit toward a Lehigh degree.  You may find, as students before you have, that study abroad is a catalyst for intellectual and personal growth.

 

You are eligible to study abroad for a semester or year when you meet these criteria:

• 3.0 GPA, or a 3.0 average over the last two regular (spring or fall) semesters
• Good disciplinary and academic standing
• Full-time enrollment status the semester prior to studying abroad
• Have completed at least three semesters (36 credit hours) of college-level coursework
• In rare cases, students who do not meet the above criteria please see Petitioning.

 

Your first step to studying abroad is to attend an information session, which is mandatory prior to scheduling an appointment.  Here you will receive your planning guide and an organized checklist to help you get started.

Once you have attended an information session, you will have the resources to search programs online, speak to your academic advisor about how study abroad fits into your major, and have a better idea of programs that fit your academic, financial and social needs.