Summer programs vary in length, cost, and the amount of academic credit that can be earned. They offer a great deal of flexibility for students needing to balance academics, athletics, and/or studying abroad. Limited scholarships and funding are available for summer programs which means students should expect to cover most of the cost for the program. 

Visit our partner websites to view summer programs:

Cooperative Center for Study Abroad (CCSA)

Kentucky Institute for International Studies (KIIS)

American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)

International Studies Abroad (ISA)

University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)

Veritas Christian Study Abroad

Winter programs typically depart on December 26 and return just before the start of the spring semester. They offer a great deal of flexibility for students needing to balance academics, athletics, and/or studying abroad. Scholarships and funding are very limited for winter programs which means students should expect to cover most, if not all, of the cost for the program. 

GC students may participate in winter programs with the Cooperative Center for Study Abroad (CCSA) or the Kentucky Institute for International Studies (KIIS). Be sure to check the Study Abroad home page for featured winter programs with GC faculty.

Note that while our affiliated partners offer January term (J-Term) programs, these programs do NOT typically align with our academic calendar. GC students usually may not participate in these programs. 

Studying abroad for a full semester or academic year gives you the most opportunity to experience another culture and allows you to maximize funding opportunities. While careful and advanced planning is required, most students interested in spending a semester abroad are able to do so while staying on track to graduate on their desired timeline. 

Since federal and state financial aid can typically be used for a semester abroad, there is usually less out of pocket cost to the student. In addition, several scholarships are available to help offset costs. 

Start exploring your options for a semester abroad by visiting the websites below. You may want to browse by academic area, destination, or term.

American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)

International Studies Abroad (ISA)

University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)

Veritas Christian Study Abroad

Kentucky Institute for International Studies (KIIS) - Limited Semester Options