Study Abroad Student Information

Students can participate in study abroad programs in more than 20 countries around the world. Courses in all programs are for 小猪视频官网 credit, and scholarships to help with program costs are available for those who qualify.听

Study abroad programs provide life-changing academic experiences. Every program enables students to immerse themselves in another culture while visiting sites of cultural and historical importance that connect directly to the course material. Study abroad programs range from 1-3 weeks and take place over spring break and throughout the summer. Some programs include students and faculty from across Tennessee. Others are Vol 小猪视频官网 faculty-led programs with only VSCC students. The (TnCIS) administers both types of programs for Vol 小猪视频官网.

Vol 小猪视频官网 Study Abroad Locations

In 2024, Vol 小猪视频官网 faculty are helping to lead programs in all these exciting locations. Click on the links for a virtual introduction to each destination.

Plus, there are many more programs available through the TnCIS consortium.

How to Apply

Study Abroad Scholarships

Students who complete an application to study abroad with TnCIS will automatically have their application evaluated for scholarship purposes. To be eligible for study abroad scholarships from the International Education fee, a student must....

  • be currently enrolled at Vol 小猪视频官网
  • have a minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application and award date
  • be in 鈥済ood standing鈥 at the time of application and award date 鈥 this includes academic and disciplinary matters
  • have completed a minimum of 12 小猪视频官网 level credit hours by the start of the program
  • be 18 years old by the start of the program
  • have completed the program application by the posted deadline

Study abroad scholarships will be based on available funds, number of applicants per program, applicant eligibility, and strength of the application. Additionally, students may be asked to participate in an interview with a member of the International Education Committee as part of the award process.

2024 scholarships will be prioritized for students who have not previously received a study abroad scholarship and apply for one of the following classes and programs:

BIOL 276T in Peru
BIOL 1060 in Peru
CRMJ 2381 in London
ENGL 2320 in Ireland
ENGL 2045 in South Africa
HIST 2320 in South Africa
MATH 1530 in Italy
OPHT 2320 in Guatemala

Tuition

Due to the complexity of financial aid regulations, individual students are responsible for consulting with the Vol 小猪视频官网 office of Financial Aid regarding the impact of study abroad registration, costs, and/or scholarships awarded.
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In addition to the study abroad program fee, all students enrolled in Vol 小猪视频官网 faculty-led study abroad programs pay a minimum of tuition and applicable mandatory fees for the course they register for.
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Vol 小猪视频官网 will not collect tuition for students enrolled in TnCIS consortium-model study abroad programs.

Information Sessions

Information sessions about study abroad programs and scholarships are held during the academic year. 听Check here for available sessions.