Program Types - Colorado College

Colorado College students are able to study on the following types of programs:

1. Colorado College Semester and Year Programs

These programs are developed and run directly by Colorado College. They include programs organized by the College's academic departments as well as exchange programs offered in partnership with overseas universities. Classes are normally taught at a local university by faculty from Colorado College and/or from the host institution. Students generally pay CC tuition for these programs, and may apply their CC financial aid to the cost of these programs.

2. Colorado College Affiliated Programs

Colorado College also maintains affiliations with other programs. Affiliated programs include those sponsored by the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) as well as several other organizations. All affiliated programs have a CC faculty advisor who works closely with students throughout the application process. tudents generally pay CC tuition for these programs, and may apply their CC financial aid to the cost of these programs.

3. Approved Third-Party Programs

Some programs that are not directly affiliated with Colorado College are also available to students whose academic goals would not be met by existing study abroad options . The International Studies Committee has approved approximately 60 programs. These programs were selected for their high academic quality, fit with the Colorado College curriculum, strong student support services and the large degree to which participants are integrated with the host culture.

Students participating in approved programs will not pay Colorado College tuition or room and board, but will instead pay the program sponsor directly. Students are not able to apply their Colorado College financial aid to the cost of these programs, although they may be able to arrange for Federal & State aid to be transferred. Students on approved third-party programs will be assessed a $300 administrative fee by the College.

Learn more about the differences between these programs  

4. Block Courses Abroad / Off-Campus

The College also offers a number of one and two-block courses taught outside the U.S. that varies in location from year to year. These courses are taught by Colorado College faculty, and occur during the regular academic year and over the summer. Regular CC tuition rates and aid apply, and an additional "program fee" is charged by each (this amount varies). Learn more about off-campus courses.

5. Summer Abroad

CC offers a wide range of international programs in the summer through our Summer Session office. For a list of international blocks for the 2010 Summer Session, please click here and scroll down.