The iSchool partners with the UW’s Study Abroad Office to offer Exploration Seminars. These short-term study abroad programs (3-4 weeks) are led by UW faculty and take place during the gap period between the end of the UW summer quarter and the beginning of autumn. Additionally, iSchool faculty offer study abroad opportunities over the course of summer quarter.

Study Abroad credits and benefits

Students can earn an average of 4-6 credits toward their degree when they participate in a study abroad program. Study abroad opportunities position students as future leaders in the global information society by exposing them to cross-cultural settings and international perspectives.

How to apply

By late December or early January each year, the programs for the upcoming summer are announced on the UW Study Abroad website. Current students must apply for a spot in a program. Application deadlines range from January to February and accepted students will be notified by late March. Required application materials vary per program and may include a personal statement, answers to supplemental questions, and/or letters of recommendation.

Program costs vary and often cover tuition, room and board, some travel, and/or some meals. Financial aid may help cover program costs. Visit the Study Abroad website for further information.

Study Abroad destinations

The UW’s Study Abroad program provides access to a wide variety of locations all around the globe. In previous years, iSchool students have had the opportunity to study in the Netherlands, Ethiopia, Vienna, New Zealand, and South Korea. Study abroad destinations are announced via the Study Abroad website.