Classics Abroad

Academic Advice

 

  • Advanced Latin or Greek classes taken as part of study abroad may be counted toward fulfillment of Classical Languages emphasis requirement.
  • Advanced Greek classes taken as part of study abroad may be counted toward fulfillment of the Greek emphasis requirement.
  • Advanced Latin classes taken as part of study abroad may be counted toward fulfillment of the Latin emphasis requirement.
  • Advanced Latin classes taken as part of study abroad may be counted toward fulfillment of the Latin Secondary Education emphasis requirement. Students should be aware, however, that most study abroad programs do not offer appropriate substitutes for Latin Prose Composition.
  • Classes taken as part of a study abroad experience may be counted toward the Classical Tradition emphasis 15 hours requirement. This is subject to department approval prior to participation in the program abroad.

 

Restrictions

  • Students may NOT take CLA 195, CLA 350, CLA 395, CLA 495 (Capstone) abroad. 
  • Courses will be reviewed on a case by case basis through the course equivalency process.

Program Suggestions

Explore these featured programs, offering courses that can help classics majors meet their requirements while experiencing the world! Note that Classics students are not limited to these programs or locations. The Padnos International Center is happy to help students find additional programs that meet thier degree requirements. 
Study Abroad participants can use their experiences to fufill issues, global perspectives, gen-eds, and electives as well as specific major requirements. 

Semester and Academic Year Programs

Country

Program, Host Institution, or University Name

Program Type

Notes

Courses

Greece

For more information, visit the College Year in Athens website

To apply, check out the College Year in Athens program brochure

Provider

 

Pre-approved Courses

Italy

For more information, visit the John Cabot University website

To apply, check out the John Cabot program brochure 

Provider

 

Pre-approved Courses 

Italy

For more information, visit the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome website

To apply, email [email protected]

Provider

 

Available Courses

Summer Programs

Location

Program

Program Type

Courses

Greece

For more information, visit the College Year in Athens website

To apply, check out the College Year in Athens program brochure

Provider

Pre- approved Courses

Italy

For more information, visit the John Cabot University website

To apply, check out the John Cabot program brochure 

Provider

Pre- approved Courses

Explore Other Program Options

There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:

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Other Opportunities

Field Work Opportunities Abroad

Numerous opportunities exist for summer archaeological fieldwork at ancient Greek and Roman sites throughout the Mediterranean. Students interested in fieldwork opportunities should contact Prof. Melissa Morison directly. Please be aware that application deadlines for many field training programs fall early in the academic year.

 

Internships

Scholarship Opportunities

Barbara L. Flaschenriem Classics Scholarship

Apply for these scholarships: myScholarships - Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships - Grand Valley State University 

Explore scholarship opportunities through our scholarship page

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