Choose a Program

At Macalester, about 60% of students study away by the time they graduate. Almost all of those students study away for a full semester, either in the fall or spring of their junior year. Macalester maintains a list of over 100 approved semester-long study away programs you can choose from, and we encourage you to make informed decisions in selecting a program by reflecting on your goals (academic, professional, and personal) and how to integrate study away into your Macalester education. 

We understand that it can be overwhelming to see all the options, and Center for Study Away (CSA) staff are here to support you in this process. Below are some initial resources to learn more about our semester-long approved study away programs, tips for finding the right fit, and information about the process of advising and choosing a program.

For information about short-term study away options, please visit a different section of our website: Short-Term Study Away.