Summer Programs
In addition to our semester, year-long, and study tour options, Loyola also offers a number of independent and faculty-led summer programs. There is a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA requirement for all summer programs. For questions concerning summer study abroad program fees, please reach out to Yvette McMillan-Bell in Student Administrative Services (SAS) in Maryland Hall. Accepted students will have one meeting and one pre-departure orientation with their program director to review paperwork, safety measures, packing details, and all necessary information prior to departure.
The philosophy of Loyola's Office of International Programs is to provide students with an in-depth experience of another culture by focusing on one program. Therefore, programs like Semester at Sea and similar programs would not be acceptable. The Office of International Programs must approve any international program that a student wishes to obtain credits from while at Loyola University Maryland.
Summer Program Information Sessions
To Apply
Submitting an electronic applications for Summer 2026 programs will open on December 12th, 2025. To apply for a summer program, first log into our application portal and then select Programs in the menu in the top-left corner. Summer programs are labeled with "Summer" on this page. Applications for Summer 2026 programs close at 11:59 EST on February 13th, 2026.
*Please check back regularly as programs often change from year to year.
Application Process
- Attend an information session on your program or a meeting with your Program Director. Please see the full list of information sessions.(to be released fully released early November 2025)
- Once step 1 (above) is completed, your Program Director will email the Office of International Programs with your name and Loyola ID number.
- Submit your application electronically to the Office of International Programs using our online application portal before the deadline indicated below. Please also find the current payment schedule:
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Application deadline: February 13th, 2026 11:59 EST.
- Payment deadlines (subject to change):
- Deposit-February 27, 2026= $500 (for both 3 and 6 unit programs)
- Payment 1-March 13, 2026= $1,250 (3-unit program) or $1,600( 6-unit program price)
- Payment 2-April 3, 2026= $1,250 (3-unit program) or $1,600( 6-unit program price)
- Payment 3-April 24, 2026= $1,250 (3-unit program) or $1,600( 6-unit program price)
Application Process for Visiting and Special Students
Summer Programs for the 2026 year
(Summer 2026 opportunities are being announced throughout the Fall 2025 semester)
Ghana, Africa (3 credits)
- Instructor: Robbie Bishop rbishop-monroe@loyola.edu
- Course: (3 credits) AC 320-Z1
- Eligibilities: Any requirements / pre-requisites - All majors welcome - Rising Sophomores encouraged to apply and a 2.5 GPA minimum required
- Cost: $4,250 (airfare not included)
- Locations this trip visits: Ghana, Africa
Application Deadline: February 13, 2025
Ghana Summer Flyer Summer 2026
| Program Location | Day and Date | Time | Location |
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| Ghana, Africa | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 8pm | Zoom |
| Ghana, Africa | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 8am & 8pm | Zoom |
| Ghana, Africa | Monday, November 3, 2025 | 12pm & 7:30 pm | Zoom |
| Ghana, Africa | Monday, November 10, 2025 | 9 am & 7:30 pm | Zoom |
| Ghana, Africa | Monday, November 17, 2026 | 12pm & 7:30 pm | Zoom |
| Ghana, Africa | Monday, December 1, 2025 | 12pm & 7:30 pm | Zoom |
Other dates and times available upon request at Rbishop-Monroe@loyola.edu
Portugal Tour (3 credits)
- Instructors: Noelle Dichiera ndichiera@loyola.edu & Jenny Glick jlglick@loyola.edu
- Course: (3 credits) CM385 Portuguese Culture & Media
- Eligibilities: Open to all undergraduate students, can fulfill general elective credits or CM major or minor course requirements
- Cost: $4,250 (airfare not included)
- Max number of students: 16 students
- Locations this trip visits: Porto, Lisbon, Algarve (You may extend your trip to visit nearby cities or countries!)
Application Deadline: February 13, 2025
Portugal Summer Flyer Summer 2026
Japan tour (3 credits)
Dates: (subject to change) May 17-May 31st, 2026
- Instructor: Michiko Iwasaki miwasaki@loyola.edu and Assistant InstructorAmanda Konradi tpmartino@loyola.edu
- Course: (3 credits) Psychology (PY423-Special topics in Psychology and Sociology (SC363-Special Topics in Global Studies)
- Eligibilities: Open to all majors but priority will be given to students majored in psychology, Sociology, and Global Studies with a course specialized in aging or Asian culture.
- Cost: $4,250 (airfare not included)
- Max number of students: 14
- Disciplinary Record: Clear
- Location(s): Osaka, Japan (Kobe, Okinawa, etc.)
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Scholarship & Funding: federal financial aid and private loans (ask financial aid)
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Transfer students: ask the International officeThe application, payment, and questions.
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Application Deadline for this Program only: January 30th
| Program Location | Day and Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan tour | Wednesday, October 22, 2026 | 7-8 pm | |
| Japan tour | Tuesday, November 18th, 2026 | 7-8 pm | |
| Japan tour | Wednesday January 21, 2026 | 7-8 pm |
London, United Kingdom (3 credits)
Dates: May 18-28, 2026
- Instructor/s: Natka Bianchini nbianchini@loyola.edu
- Course/s: DR 362, EN 215, CM 385
- Eligibilities: Open to all students, no pre-reqs
- Cost: $4,250 (airfare not included). Includes: Accommodations, ground transportation, entrance to all museums and tours, six professional theatre production tickets, day trip to Stratford, one daily group meal
- Max number of students: 14 (minimum 8)
- Locations this trip visits: London and Stratford-Upon-Avon
Application Deadline: February 13, 2025.
| Program Location | Day and Date | Time | Location |
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| London, UK | Monday, November 17th, 2025 | 5pm | College Center W115 |
| London, UK | Thursday, December,4th, 2025 | 5pm | College Center W115 |
Art in Italy Tour, Italy (3 credits)
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Instructor: Dr. Kerry Boeye, kpboeye@loyola.edu.
- Course: AH 111, Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary (3 credits). No pre-requisites. Fulfills the fine arts core requirement. May be taken as a free elective.
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Eligibilities: Open to all undergraduate students, including graduating seniors.
- Cost: $4,250 (airfare not included). Includes tuition, housing, all local transportation, breakfasts and some group meals, group excursions/tours, and entrances to museums.
- Max number of students: 14.
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Locations this trip visits: Rome, Florence, Venice, and more!
Application Deadline: February 13, 2025.
Bergen, Norway (3 credits)
Dates: May 19-31, 2026
- Instructors: Craig Myrum cmyrum@loyola.edu
Amy Wolfson awolfson@loyola.edu - Course: (3 credits) BL425/PY425-level; Pre-reqs: Either BL150 or PY101
- Eligibilities: Open to all undergraduate students, can fulfill general elective credits or CM major or minor course requirements
- Cost: $4,250 (airfare not included)- Includes tuition, housing, some group meals, group excursions/tours, and entrances to museums.
- Max number of students: 16 students
- Locations this trip visits: Laboratories at the University of Bergen that study sleep
and circadian rhythm. Exploring Bryggen-a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Bergen-a
city surrounded by
mountains.
Application Deadline: February 13, 2025
| Program Location | Day and Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen, Norway | Monday October 6, 2025 | 4:30pm | FC215 |
| Bergen, Norway | Tuesday October 14, 2025 | 4:00pm | FC215 |
| Bergen, Norway | Monday November 24, 2025 | 11am | Zoom |
| Bergen, Norway | Friday January 16, 2025 | 4:00 | FC215 |
Montpellier, France-French Summer program (3 credits)
Dates: May 22-June 15, 2026
- Instructor: Kimberly Sorlin, kasorlin@loyola.edu
Course options: FR 102, 103, 104, or 202 (3 credits); can also count for a Loyola free elective as long as you have met the pre-requisite of completing FR 101. - Eligibility/Pre-Requisites: Open to all undergraduate students, including graduating seniors who have completed a minimum of FR 101.
- Cost: $4,250 (airfare not included). Includes tuition, housing and breakfasts/dinners with local host families, all local transportation, group excursions/tours, and entrances to museums.
- Max number of students: 12.
- Locations this trip visits: Paris, Versailles and other excursions local to Montpellier
Application Deadline: February 13, 2025.
Paris, France-Finance/Accounting Summer program (3 credits)
Dates: May 23 – June 20
- Instructor: Karyl Leggio kbleggio@loyola.edu
- Course: FI 315 or AC 315-Comparative Business
- Eligibilities: Pre-requisites Sophomore standing
- Cost: $4,250 (airfare not included)
| Program Location | Date and Day | Time | Location |
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| Paris, France | November 5th, 2025 | 4:30pm | Zoom |
| Paris, France | November 18th, 2025 | 7pm | Zoom |
| Paris, France | December 4th, 2025 | 3:30pm | Zoom |
| Paris, France | January 5th, 2025 | 6pm | Zoom |
| Paris, France | January 24th, 2025 | 5pm | Zoom |
| Paris, France | February 4th, 2025 | 7pm | Zoom |
Murcia, Spain (3 credits)
Dates: May 25th-June 19th
- Instructor: Señora María Ruiz Rosique mruizrosique@loyola.edu
- Course: (3 credits)-SN103 Intermediate Spanish I or SN104 Intermediate Spanish II
- Cost: $4,250 (airfare not included)
- Includes: tuition, housing, breakfast (plus TBC 1 or 2 meals a day), visits and activities
Application Deadline: February 13, 2026
Prague, Czechia (6 credits)
- Instructor: Dr. Christy DeVader, cdevader@loyola.edu
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Complete two 3-credit courses, Earn 6 credits.
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Course name, number, and any cross-listing
- TH305 Ethics: Contemporary Moral Issues (satisfies Ethics Core - MUST have completed TH201)
- The 2nd course is cross-listed, and students can enroll in one of the following courses:
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MG300, Special Topics in Management: Intro to Czech Culture & Business, or
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IB300, Special Topics in International Business: intro to Czech Culture & Business
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*MG300 and IB300 also fulfill a Global Studies curriculum requirement under Topics 1 (Globalization & Sustainable Development) and Topics 3 (Identity, Place, and Power): GT T1 and GT T3
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**NOTE; You do not need to be a business major to enroll in these courses. All majors and class years are eligible.
- Cost: $ 5,300 (airfare not included). Includes tuition and housing, breakfasts and special meals, class trips and tours, cultural events, and transportation pass.
- Requires 13 participants.
Application deadline: February 13, 2026
| Program Location | Day and Date | Time | Location |
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| Prague, Czechia | Thurday, October 9 | 6 PM | SH418a |
| Prague, Czechia | Monday, October 13 | 12 PM | Zoom |
| Prague, Czechia | Thursday, October 23 | 6 PM | SH418a |
| Prague, Czechia | Wednesday, October 29 | 12pm | Zoom |
| Prague, Czechia | Monday, November 3 | 3 PM | Zoom |
| Prague, Czechia | Thursday, November 6 | 1:45 PM | SH418a |
| Prague, Czechia | Tuesday, November 11 | 6 PM | SH418a |
| Prague, Czechia | Wednesday, November 19 | 10 AM | Zoom |
| Prague, Czechia | Tuesday, December 9 | 6 PM | SH418a |
| Prague, Czechia | Thursday, December 11 | 12pm | Zoom |
India (3 credits)
Dates: Friday July 3- Friday August 7th-subject to change
- Instructors: Dr. Kristine E. Larson and Dr. Cynthia Fraga
- Course(s):
- ED 441- Special Topics in Education: A Holistic Approach to Pedagogy
- ED 700- Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction: Special Topics: A Holistic Approach
to Pedagogy
Cross-Listed with Global Studies to fulfill GT Topic 3 (with *Summer 2026 only designation).
- Eligibilities: N/A; all are welcome.
- Cost: $4,250 (*airfare not included). Includes: 28-day room and board in Ecovillage, 3-credit tuition for coursework that might include individual coaching with a 3-day trip to Rishikesh .
- Max number of students: 15
- Locations this trip visits: Govardhan Ecovillage, Maharashtra, India and Rishikesh, India.
Application Deadline: February 13, 2025
Non-Loyola Programs
Students have the option to select a non-Loyola summer program. The program selected should fit into their academic course of study. Once students have selected a study abroad program, they should do the following:
- Students must have their non-Loyola program approved by the Office of International Programs.
- Students must complete the Summer Abroad Program Approval/Transfer Course Request Form by March 15th.
- Summer programs abroad must be offered through an American university or an American organization providing a U.S. final transcript.
- Students may take a maximum of two, 3- or 4-credit courses (along with any associated 1-credit labs) away during the summer.
- Students on non-Loyola semester programs may not take summer courses away from Loyola University.
- Business courses should be taken at AACSB-accredited institutions.
- Distance-learning and/or on-line courses are not accepted as transfer credit for study abroad.
- Summer transfer courses must equal, credit-for-credit, Loyola courses. (Example: a 4-credit course at Loyola requires taking a 4-credit course at the away institution.)
- A grade of C (2.00) or better is required in each course to transfer courses and credits. Grades do not transfer, but are used to calculate Honors at graduation.
- Summer transfer courses cannot overlap with the Loyola academic term during which the student is enrolled.
- Students must complete at least 20, three-or-four credit courses at Loyola. Of the last 20 courses, 15 must be taken at Loyola. Five of the last 7 courses and at least one-half of the courses in the major and minor field must be taken at Loyola. (Loyola University Maryland’s Residency Requirement can be found on the Undergraduate Catalogue.)
For questions, please contact Naomi Githae at ngithae@loyola.edu or Jacob Badin at jcbadin@loyola.edu
Apply
In order to apply for semester and full year programs, students must attend a study abroad 101 session and at least one program specific information session before the application deadline. The application deadline for all Fall, Spring, and year-long opportunities during academic year 2026-2027 is the first Wednesday after Thanksgiving, December 3rd, 2025 at 11:59pm.Contact Us
The OIP has moved! We are located in the Humanities building on the side across from DGA field in Suite HU142. Enter from the outside stairwell across from the field.Phone: 410-617-2910
Office: Humanities 142
Email: international@loyola.edu
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