Approved Programs in the U.S.A.
In addition to studying abroad, Brandeis University students also have the opportunity to participate on semester programs at institutions based in the United States.For the most part, students studying off-campus follow the same guidelines as students studying abroad. Please read the Getting Started, Application Process, and Financial Information sections carefully.
Applications to study on one of these U.S. Domestic Programs due in Usdan 127 by noon on:
• Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008: Deadline for Spring 2009 & Calendar Year 2009 (i.e. Spring 2009 + Fall 2009)
• Friday, Feb. 13, 2009: Priority Deadline for Academic Year 2009-2010 & Fall 2009 - turn in your application by this date to enter a raffle for great prizes.
• Friday, Feb. 27, 2008: Final Deadline for Academic Year 2009-2010 & Fall 2009
• Friday, Mar. 13, 2008 for Summer 2009
If you would like to get Brandeis credit or use courses for requirements from a summer study at an American university or program here in the United States, you should fill out the Summer School Credit Petition from the Office of the Registrar.
Approved U.S. Programs
American University - Washington Semester
Study in our nation's capitol and learn about how our national government and locally based organizations function. Combined course work and a part-time, non-paid academic internship. There are several different approved internship programs to choose from:
- Transforming Communities
- American Politics
- Justice
- Foreign Policy
- Economic Policy
- Journalism
- Public Law
Boston University Washington Internship Program
The Program offers a semester of study and work in the political center of the United States: Washington, D.C. The program combines a full-time internship with evening coursework on the legislative process as well as courses on government, politics, media, or policy.
Boston University Washington Journalism Semester
The Program offers a semester of study for journalism students in the political center of the United States: Washington, D.C. The program combines studying political reporting with working in bureaus of national news organizations and reporting on Congress and the federal government for New England news outlets.
* Boston University Los Angeles Internship Program (Provisional)
The Program offers a semester of study and work in the heart of the film and television, advertising and public relations industries. The program provides a hands-on introduction to the film and television industries and is appropriate for any student interested in an entertainment career.
The O'Neill National Theater Institute
Study theatre for a semester at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in Waterford, Connecticut. The program combines semester courses, workshops, and a two week trip abroad and each semester ends with a final project.
Woods Hole Biological Laboratory
(Semester in Environmental Science) Fall Only
The Semester in Environmental Science program is dedicated to providing undergraduates with an opportunity to learn about ecosystems and conduct environmental research with some of the top scientists in the field. This is a Fall semester only option. Students are chosen through a competitive application process.
SEA Semester at Woods Hole
The Sea Semester program is dedicated to providing undergraduates with a challenging academic program in ocean studies that combines the world of marine science with an offshore sailing and research experience. Students are chosen through a competitive application process.
Other U.S. Institutions
Students interested in full-time study at other U.S. universities for a year or a semester must have a compelling academic reason and faculty support. Students should contact the Office of Study Abroad (781-736-3483, Usdan 127) to discuss the petition process for domestic study on an unapproved program. Petitions are due by New Program Approval Petition Deadline (see the calendar). Note that you will need to meet with a study abroad staff person well in advance of the deadline to discuss the petition process.
If approved, students will follow the same procedures as those on a U.S. Approved Program, such as attending Pre-Departure and Re-Entry orientations.