Study Abroad Opportunities
Marymount Manhattan College students may spend a semester, a full academic year, or a summer or January term studying abroad. The College offers the opportunity to earn academic credits in programs throughout the world. By studying abroad students come to appreciate differing cultural perspectives and often re-evaluate their existing ideas and beliefs. An international experience places students in a setting that highlights the interrelatedness of nations and the commonality of concerns. Interdisciplinary in nature, study abroad immerses students in another culture.
The College can help students find a study abroad program that suits their interests. We participate in two consortia of colleges that, collectively, offer a wide variety of choices in over 50 countries. In addition, we have an exchange program with the American College of Thessaloniki in Greece; in Italy we offer programs with the Umbra Institute in Perugia and the International Studies Institute in Florence.
To participate in a study abroad program, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or above; must have completed a minimum of 12 credits (one full semester) at MMC, and must have declared a major. The College recommends that students consider study abroad in their third year; however, some sophomores and seniors go abroad as well. Graduating seniors should refer to “Information and Recommendations” section under Commencement and Graduation in the Center for Student Services area in the academic catalogue.
All study abroad credits and the grades earned are recorded on the students’ MMC transcripts and are included in their GPA. Students must arrange to have transcripts from the host institution sent to MMC immediately upon the conclusion of the study abroad program. Courses abroad cannot be taken for a pass/fail grade. Students are encouraged to start planning for study abroad at least one year in advance. The first step is to make an appointment with the Study Abroad Coordinator in Carson Hall 807. The Study Abroad Coordinator works with each student on an individual basis to ensure that the student selects the best program to meet her/his academic needs and discusses the process of having credit awarded by MMC. Information is also available on the MMC Web site at www.mmm.edu/academics/study-abroad.php.
Students who are eligible to receive financial aid to study at MMC are generally eligible to apply that aid to the cost of study abroad. MMC scholarships are not applicable to study abroad unless used for an approved MMC bilateral exchange program.