Apply for a summer program
For best consideration, please apply for summer programs on the same schedule as academic year and fall term programs.
- LU OCP Application - Due January 29
- Program Application - Varies by program
Affiliated Summer Programs
The following programs have been approved by Lawrence as affiliated programs and dates generally work well with our term calendar. For these programs, please follow the standard application process as for any semester-based study abroad program. If you have any questions, please contact us at OffCampusPrograms@lawrence.edu.
Please note, summer program details are updated as they become available. If you do not see information for the upcoming year, please check back at a later time for updates. Lawrence OCP applications for Summer 2025 are due on January 29, 2025.
| Location | Dates | Program | Details | Program Deadlines | Estimated Cost* | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina (Buenos Aires) | June 21 - July 19 | Intensive Spanish Language | Earn 7-8 semester hour credits learning Spanish in one of Argentina's most vibrant cities - Buenos Aires! | March 25, 2025 | $4,975 | https://www.studiesabroad.com/destinations/latin-america/argentina/buenos-aires/intensive-spanish-language/ibau1225 |
| Argentina (Buenos Aires) | June 21 - July 25 | Latin American Studies | Earn 7-8 semester hours learning the cultural aspects of Argentina and Latin America! For students with advanced Spanis | March 25, 2025 | $6,450 | https://www.studiesabroad.com/destinations/latin-america/argentina/buenos-aires/latin-american-studies-semester?term_type=Summer |
| Costa Rica | July 7 - August 5 | Environmental Justice from the Ground Up | Earn 4 semester credits exploring diverse perspectives on controversial environmental management issues, learn to conduct community-based data collection, and support community members reaching their own solutions to natural resource management and protection. | May 1, 2025 | $6,700 | - https://fieldstudies.org/center/costa-rica/program/environmental-justice-from-the-ground-up/ |
| Greece | June 23 - July 19 | Excavating in the Aegean: the Despotiko Field School (ARCX) | Earn 7 LU units | Rolling | $4,340 | https://cyathens.org/summer-sessions/ |
| Greece | June 23 - July 19 | EmpowerEd: Mental Health and Inclusion for Modern Learners (Mount Pelion, Evia Island, Meteora) | In partnership with the University of Thessaly. 7 LU units. | Rolling | TBD | https://cyathens.org/summer-sessions/ |
| Greece | June 23 - July 19 | Reason & Revelation: Paganism & Christianity (Athens, Thessaloniki, Delos, Meteora, Delphi, Philippi, Peloponnese + Cambridge, UK) | Starts in Athens; ends in Cambridge, UK. 7 units. | Rolling | $4,980 | https://cyathens.org/summer-sessions/ |
| Greece (+U.K.) | June 30- July 26 | Renew & Rise: Climate Action and Fair Energy Policies (Kozani, Halkidiki, Kastoria) | Offering in collaboration with the Greek University of Western Macedonia. 7 LU units. | Rolling | $3,450 | https://cyathens.org/summer-sessions/ |
| Greece (+Denmark) | June 16 - July 12 | Tasting Culture: Nordic & Mediterranean Food, Tradition & Nutrition | 7 units. Starts in Copenhagen; ends in Athens | Rolling | $6,495 | https://cyathens.org/summer-sessions/ |
| Jordan (Amman) | June 21 - July 18 | Intensive Arabic | Earn 6 semester credits, studying Arabic (Blended: Modern Standard and Colloquial Jordanian) with AMIDEAST.. | TBD | $6,150 | https://www.amideast.org/our-work/education-abroad-in-the-mena/abroad-programs/summer-programs/intensive-arabic/jordan |
| Jordan (Amman) | July 19 - August 14 | Intensive Arabic | Earn 6 semester credits, studying Arabic (Blended: Modern Standard and Colloquial Jordanian) with AMIDEAST.. | TBD | $6,150 | https://www.amideast.org/our-work/education-abroad-in-the-mena/abroad-programs/summer-programs/intensive-arabic/jordan |
| Morocco (Rabat) | June 21 - July 19 | Intensive Arabic | Earn 6 semester credits learning Blended Modern Standard Arabic with AMIDEAST. | TBD | $6,150 | https://www.amideast.org/our-work/education-abroad-in-the-mena/abroad-programs/summer-programs/intensive-arabic/morocco |
| Spain (Granada) | June 27 - July 30 | Spanish Language and Culture | Earn 7-8 semester credits taking lanugage and culture classes in Spanish with ISA. | April 25, 2025 | $5,550 | https://www.studiesabroad.com/destinations/europe/spain/granada/spanish-language--culture/igru1525 |
| Spain (Granada) | June 27 - July 30 | Intensive Spanish Language with ISA | Finish one language level of Spanish. | April 25, 2025 | $5,550 | https://www.studiesabroad.com/destinations/europe/spain/granada/intensive-spanish-language/igru1225 |
| Spain (Salamanca) | July 1 - July 30 | Spanish Language and Culture | You enroll in a 3-credit Spanish language course and a 1-credit elective course, both taught at the University of Salamanca. You will also take a 1-credit conversation course at the IES Abroad Center. Courses are taught in Spanish. With IES. | April 10, 2025 | $5,499 | https://www.iesabroad.org/programs/salamanca-summer-language-culture-session-ii |
| United States (Minnesota) | TBD | Variety of classes with Coe College Wilderness Field Station in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota. | Earn 7-9 units. | April 2025 (Date TBD) | $4,444 | https://www.coe.edu/academics/coe-difference-centers-and-programs/off-campus-study/wilderness-field-station |
Policy for Participation in Non-Affiliated Summer Programs
Students may elect to participate on a non-affiliated off-campus program, seek transfer credit for that experience, and be on leave from Lawrence for the time of their participation in the non-affiliated program. Lawrence scholarships and grants cannot be applied to program costs associated with non-affiliated programs. By choosing to participate in a non-affiliated program, students understand that Lawrence cannot verify the quality of educational experiences at the host institution and may have limited ability to assist in the event of health or security concerns. While Lawrence is not able to provide assistance throughout the program's application process, students interested in participating in a non-affiliated program must work closely with the Off-Campus Programs office in preparing for administrative aspects of this. To start this process, students should contact OffCampusPrograms@lawrence.edu to set up Non-Affiliated travel documentation in the Off-Campus Programs student portal.
Transferring Credit for Non-Affiliated Summer Program Participation
Submit the transfer course details to the Registrar's office via the Transfer Credit Request form found on the Registrar's site. The Registrar will need to review the courses on their own merits to be sure they fit within the structure of a liberal arts curriculum. If approved, the completed coursework (upon successful completion) must be vetted through ECE or WES.
ECE/WES
If you are transferring credit from an institution outside the United States, please submit your transcripts/documents to Education Credential Evaluators, Inc (ECE) or World Education Services (WES) for evaluation.
Insurance for Summer Programs
Students participating on international affiliated programs during the summer will require insurance through our provider CISI for the duration. The cost for that is $51.25 per month and will be charged to your student account.
Students opting to participate in international non-affiliated summer programs will need to find and purchase their own international health insurance. Our office can help direct you to options if required.