#  Summer Study Abroad 

 



##  Summer Study Abroad 

 

 

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##  Steps to Summer Study Abroad 

 



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 [### Step 1: Review the OIE Website

 ](/summer-programs)Review the list of suggested programs, learn about the credit-transfer process, review past student experiences abroad, and much more!



 

 

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 [### Step 2: Meet with the OIE

 ](https://oie.fas.harvard.edu/about#contact-us)If you still have questions, attend drop-ins or schedule a meeting with a member of the OIE.



 

 

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 [### Step 3: Apply to Study Abroad

 ](/apply-summer-study-abroad)Apply directly to the study abroad program for admission by their deadline. Complete the OIE Approval process by **January 29, 2026** (summer funding + academic credit) or **April 1, 2026** (academic credit only).



 

 

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 [### Step 4: Complete Pre-departure Requirements

 ](/summer-prepare-go)Watch OIE Pre-departure modules and complete health and safety pre-departure requirements!



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

##  Deadlines 

Summer Funding + Academic Credit: **January 29, 2026**

Academic Credit only: **April 1, 2026**



 

 

##  Before You Apply 

- You may earn up to 8-credits for summer study abroad.
- Programs must be at least 4 weeks long to be eligible for academic credit and at least 6 weeks long to be eligible for Harvard summer funding. Only students who receive financial aid will be considered for summer funding.
- You may earn credit toward your concentration, secondary field, language citation, language requirement, Divisional distribution, and/or electives.
- Courses taken abroad cannot fulfill General Education requirements.
- Rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who are in good standing may study abroad.
- International students may not study abroad in their home country.
- All programs must be able to issue a formal transcript that includes course names, grades, and credits/hours earned.
- It is possible to study abroad for both a summer and a semester!



 

### Summer Funding 

 

Learn about summer funding opportunities!



 [ More about Summer Funding arrow\_circle\_right ](/summer-funding) 

 



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### Domestic Study out of Residence 

 

If you are unable to participate in international study abroad for reasons related to citizenship status or otherwise, please contact [Camila Nardozzi,](mailto:cnardozzi@fas.harvard.edu) the Director of the OIE, for more information.



 



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