Programs
Available Now
(SMU Faculty: Gretchen Smith)
No longer accepting new applications (SMU Faculty Program Director: Adam Jasienski)
(SMU Faculty Program Director, Paola Buckley)
Faculty-Led Programs
Program Director: Anne Westwick |
Program Director: Yan Xia |
Program Director: Paola Buckley |
SMU-in-Germany: Language, Culture & Music (Planned for 2026) Program Director: Stephen Grollman |
Program Director: Adam Herring |
Program Director: Hiroki Takeuchi |
Program Director: Doric Earle |
Program Director: Allison Larkin |
Program Director: Gretchen Smith |
Program Director: Tatiana Zimakova |
Program Directors: Melissa Dowling & Kathleen Wellman |
Program Director: Barbara Hill Moore |
Program Director: Burke Jam |
Program Directors: Aria Cabot & Daniele Forlino |
Internship Programs
Cox Majors & Minors Only Administrative Director: Barbara Mohrle |
Cox Majors & Minors Only Administrative Director: Barbara Mohrle |
Program Director: Barbara Mohrle |
All Communications Majors Preferred Program Director: Owen Lynch |
SMU Internships: Prague Dedman Majors Preferred
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Cox Majors & Minors Only Program Director: Barbara Mohrle |
Advanced Spanish Required Program Director: Leticia McDoniel |
Cox Majors & Minors Only Administrative Director: Barbara Mohrle |
Hybrid Programs
Faculty Liaison: Tim Salmon |
: Music Performance (Planned for 2026) Faculty Liaison: Camille King |
Faculty Liaison: Jennifer O'Brien |
*Pending final university approval. Students must apply for these programs using the New Semester Program Request application until final approval is awarded. Please schedule an appointment with our Advisors to open an application.
Semester Programs
Program Types
Faculty-Led
Short-term, faculty-led programs offer students the opportunity to travel and study abroad under the leadership of SMU faculty members. These programs are offered in January, May, and Summer terms. Students can earn 3, 6, 7, or 8 hours of credit while spending one to eight weeks studying, researching, or interning abroad. All courses are either taught by or approved by SMU faculty.
Affiliated
SMU affiliated programs are hosted by well-established study abroad program providers. These programs offer a diverse array of study abroad opportunities around the world. Term program options include study at universities, study abroad programs on specific disciplinary subjects, language immersion programs, and programs with field study and internship components.
Hybrid
These programs merge the characteristics of the faculty-led and affiliated models. All courses are vetted and approved by SMU faculty. Students may have the option to enroll in courses at a local university.
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Virtual Experiences
To meet students' needs both now and during future terms, we're offering virtual abroad programs. for credit combines a 3-credit summer online course with placement through our partners across global cities. Learn to excel in a global environment with international colleagues and gain remote professional networking and social skills.