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.
As the semester begins, we are offering 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 fall semester will be held on Wednesday, August 28 at 3:30pm in Bellarmine Hall 117 (Hawk Hill). Check our calendar for upcoming sessions and additional events.
- Attend the Study Abroad Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 10th! The Fair will take place from 10:30am to 1:30pm in Doyle Banquet Hall North in the Campion Student Center (Hawk Hill). The fair is an opportunity to learn more about study abroad options and meet with representatives from SJU Study Tours, Summer Programs and Semester Abroad Programs.
Applications for Spring 2025 programs will open on August 12.
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Apply for a Semester Abroad!
Start by exploring our semester programs and meeting with one of our staff to discuss the best fit for your goals (contact us at cip@sju.edu for an appointment; virtual and in-person options appointments available).
When applications are open, go to the list of programs on the CIP Program Portal. Click on the link for the program you intend to apply to and click "Apply Now." You'll be prompted to log in with your SJU username and password.To return to an application that you have already started, log in to the CIP website by clicking “SJU Login/Register” from the top right corner. You will be directed to your Applicant Home page.
If your application for a semester abroad was previously approved and you plan to defer your participation, please do not open a new application. Notify the CIP of your plans at cip@sju.edu and we will provide separate deferral instructions.
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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. Check this page for updates on study tour opportunities for 2025!
Questions? Please contact us at cip@sju.edu.
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The Center for International Programs will begin accepting applications for the CIP Semester Abroad Grant and the CIP Study Tour Grant in August, and the deadline will be November 1.
Students applying for Study Tours or a Semester Abroad are eligible to apply. Follow the links above to apply and view full scholarship details and additional eligibility requirements.
Additional scholarship information and resources can be found on our Financing Study Abroad page.
If you have any questions, please contact the CIP at cip@sju.edu.