Study Away & Study Abroad
You will have a life-changing experience. Your world will expand, and your perspective about yourself in that world will never be the same.
The Honors College encourages all of its students to acquire broader national and global perspectives and appreciate cross-cultural values and achievements. Students may earn honors credit for an off-campus educational experience, domestic or international, provided the following requirements are met.
- The program duration must last a minimum of 30 days. All programs are subject to approval by the Honors College. Check with your Honors advisor for program eligibility.
- A minimum of six hours of academic credit must be earned.
- Grades of "C" or better must be earned in all courses.
- Credits must appear on the official Kent State transcript before honors credit will be granted
International Programs
The Office of Global Education provides many opportunities for students to have a rewarding study abroad experience. Some of the most popular programs for KSU students include:
View all Education Abroad Opportunities
Domestic Programs
College-Specific Opportunities
Several of Kent State's colleges provide information regarding study away opportunities. Not all college programs qualify for honors credit, but there are plenty of opportunities for international and domestic travel.
The Honors College has several scholarships to support study abroad programs available exclusively to Honors College students. Students must successfully complete at least one honors course before they are eligible to receive Honors College scholarships for study abroad. Students are encouraged to apply for the competitive awards listed below.
SEMESTER OR ACADEMIC-YEAR PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS
A number of $1,500 scholarships are available to honors students participating in a full fall or spring semester, or academic-year study abroad program. Preference is given to students participating in a Kent State program. Applications are due by May 1st.
Semester Study Abroad Application
SUMMER PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS
A number of $1,000 scholarships are available to honors students participating in a summer study abroad program with a duration of four weeks or more. Preference is given to students participating in a Kent State program. Applications are due by March 15th.