Students planning to study abroad must have the approval of the Office of International Programs. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 is required for general approval to study abroad. Some programs may have a higher minimum GPA requirement. Contact the Office of International Programs for further information or go to the Study Abroad website.

Besides sponsoring student exchanges with international universities, Ithaca College also operates its own program in London. Through Ithaca College affiliate arrangements with other institutions of higher learning and with study abroad program providers, students may study various disciplines in many countries around the globe. The program search function found on the Office of International Programs website can be used to search both College- sponsored and affiliated study abroad options. Note; that the list of affiliates is subject to review and affiliated options may be changed without notice.

With the permission of Ithaca College, students may also elect to study abroad with non-affiliated programs sponsored by other accredited U.S. or international institutions.

Study at the London Center

Study at Ithaca-Sponsored Sites

For a current listing of Ithaca College study abroad programs, affiliated programs, and exchange partners, please use the program search on the Office of International Programs website.

Study in an Affiliated Program

Students enrolled in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 affiliated program remain active Ithaca College students during their semester abroad and should not take a leave of absence.

CREDITS AND GRADES

Students on Tier 1 and Tier 2 affiliated programs are guaranteed Ithaca College credit for each course taken abroad, but study abroad course approval forms are required if students wish to use study abroad courses to satisfy specific degree requirements. If course approval forms are not submitted, only non-designated elective credits will be approved.

Students on Tier 1 and Tier 2 affiliated programs must submit either an official transcript or an official grade report from the study abroad program at the conclusion of the program to the Office of the Registrar for course work to be posted on the academic record. Grades received are calculated into students' grade point average, and students are eligible to register by their assigned time ticket for the semester they return from study abroad.

BILLING, PAYMENT, AND FINANCIAL AID

Students participating in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 affiliated programs will be billed by Ithaca College for Ithaca College tuition, and international health insurance (cost determined by affiliated program). Students participating in a Tier 2 affiliated program may also be billed a Tier 2 study abroad fee by Ithaca College. This is a variable fee that considers the difference between a student's net tuition at Ithaca College and the tuition of the study abroad program. In the event that the affiliated program's tuition charge is greater than Ithaca College tuition, students will be billed by Ithaca College for the additional amount.

Students remit payment directly to Ithaca College for tuition, Tier 2 study abroad fee if applicable, and international health insurance. Students enrolled full-time with affiliated programs during a semester may be eligible for Ithaca College financial aid. They may also be eligible for federal and state financial aid programs. 

Students will be billed directly by the affiliated program and will remit payment to the affiliated program for room and board, and other program costs, including but not limited to: program fees, housing upgrades, field trips, books and course materials, additional course fees, and visa processing services.

Students who attend programs recognized by the College as affiliated study abroad programs are subject to the following refund policy:

• If a student withdraws from the program after committing to participate, refund determinations will be based solely on the policies assessed by the affiliated program, which are hereby incorporated by the College. The students will also be responsible for paying any remaining fees, charges, or withdrawal penalties assessed by the affiliated organization.