Program-Specific Advising Options

• SJSU Bilateral Exchange Program (SJSU Exchange) Advising

  SJSU Semester & Year Programs

  SJSU Exchange programs are open to SJSU students to take courses at a partner university abroad for a semester or a year. Managed directly by the SJSU Study Abroad & Away office, these are SJSU's premier programs and are open to SJSU students only. 

  Program Highlights:

  • Most cost-effective programs
  • All federal & state financial aid apply
  • Some military benefits apply
  • Loans and private scholarships apply
  • SJSU scholarships available
  • Pay normal SJSU Tuition
  • Options for on-campus housing
  • Wide selection of courses
  • 40+ options in Europe, Asia, and Australia 
  • Minimum GPA 2.5
  • Open to all majors
  • Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Calendar Year
  • Fulfill major, minor, GE or elective requirements

  Program Options:

  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Australia / Pacific Islands

  Program Advisor:

  Dr. Vidalino Raatior
  Coordinator, Study Abroad & Away
  vid.raatior@sjsu.edu | 408-924-2684 

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• Faculty-Led Programs (FLP) Advising

  FLP Summer & Winter Programs

  Study abroad with SJSU faculty and classmates and earn SJSU credit on a Faculty-Led Program. Courses focus on a particular theme and are taught by SJSU faculty. Programs are typically 2-3 weeks long and take place during winter and summer breaks.
  
  

  Programs Highlights: 

  • Small cohorts of 12-25 students
  • Led by SJSU faculty
  • Housing, activities & most ground transportation provided
  • Minimum GPA 2.0
  • Variety of program themes and areas of focus
  • Most are open to all majors
  • Options to fulfill major, minor, or GE requirements
  • Open to all students, alumni, and community
  • Variety of embedded course(s) with program
  • 2-3 weeks long
  • Financial aid and scholarships available

  Program Options:

  • Summer FLPs
  • Winter FLPs

  Program Advisor:

  Erin Kelly-Weber, M.A., M.P.A
  Senior Program Specialist
  erin.kelly-weber@sjsu.edu | 408-924-5916

  Join FLP Group Advising Session
• Global Internship Program (GIP) Advising

  Global Internships

  Gain valuable skills, boost your resume and set yourself apart from other future job applicants with a customized summer global internship placement that aligns with your interests, background and skills.

  Program Highlights:

  • Professional and research internship placements
  • Hands-on career development training
  • Placements in a variety of career fields
  • Housing and airport pick up provided
  • Onsite cultural orientation 
  • Guided excursion options
  • Career coaching
  • Global work experience
  • Variety of internship locations, including Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania
  • 6, 8 and 10 week options
  • Only offered during summer session
  • Scholarships available 

  Program Providers: 

  • Academic Programs International (API)
  • The Intern Group (TIG) Internships via ISEP
  • WorldStrides

  Program Advisor:

  Erin Kelly-Weber, M.A., M.P.A
  Senior Program Specialist
  erin.kelly-weber@sjsu.edu | 408-924-5916

  Join Global Internships Group Advising Session
• CSU International Programs (CSU IP) Advising

  CSU IP Semester, Summer, Year Programs

  Study abroad with other students from the other CSU campuses on any of the California State University International Programs (CSU IP) office.

  Program Highlights:

  • Earn SJSU credit while abroad
  • 30 universities in 18 countries
  • Early decision for most programs
  • Wide selection of courses
  • Fulfill major, minor, or GE requirements
  • Language and culture-focused programs
  • Pay normal SJSU tuition
  • Options for on-campus housing
  • All federal and state financial aid applies**
  • CSU IP scholarship opportunities available

  Program Options:

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Central America
  • Europe
  • North America
  • Central America

  CSU IP Partner Advisors Virtual Hours:

  Eddie Mejia, Lupe Tijerina, or Tanisha Pitts
  Monday - Thursday
  csuip@calstate.edu | (562) 951-4790

  Join Office Hours

  Program Advisor:

  Dr. Vidalino Raatior
  Coordinator, Study Abroad & Away
  vid.raatior@sjsu.edu  | 408-924-2684

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• International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) Advising

  ISEP Semester, Summer and Year Programs

  ISEP offers two ways (Direct Enrolled or Exchange) to study abroad in their universities. Immerse yourself in classes at local universities and receive SJSU credit for each course. ISEP costs vary depending on the program, and financial aid applies on most, but not all programs. 

  Program Highlights:

  • Earn SJSU credits abroad
  • 30 universities in 18 countries
  • Wide selection of courses
  • Fulfill major, minor, or GE requirements
  • Language and culture-focused programs
  • Variety of cost structures
  • Variety of housing offered
  • Only federal aid applies for ISEP Direct
  • Federal, state, private financial aid applies to ISEP Exchange
  • ISEP scholarship opportunities available

  Program Options:

  • ISEP Direct
  • ISEP Exchange

  ISEP Partner Advisor:

  Stephanie Cannata
  Assistant Director, ISEP
  scannata@isep.org | (703) 504-9988

  Book 1-1 Appointment

  Program Advisor:

  Dr. Vidalino Raatior
  Coordinator, Study Abroad & Away
  vid.raatior@sjsu.edu | 408-924-2684

  Join ISEP Group Session
• Summer School Abroad (SSA) Advising
  
  

  Summer School Abroad (SSA)

  Enroll in in summer classes at an international university for 2-4 weeks and fulfill SJSU graduation requirements.  

  Program Highlights:

  • Earn SJSU credits abroad
  • Study at a partner university
  • Options for on-campus housing
  • Social and cultural activities included
  • Choose from a variety of course offerings
  • Courses pre-approved to fulfill GE requirements
  • Easy course approval for major, minor, electives
  • No language requirement
  • Take courses with other international students

  Program Options:

  • Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Seoul, South Korea
  • University of Sussex, UK
  • American College of Thessaloniki, Greece
  • University of New York in Prague, Czech Republic
  • University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
  • Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain

  Program Advisor:

  Erin Kelly-Weber, M.A., M.P.A
  Senior Program Specialist
  erin.kelly-weber@sjsu.edu | 408-924-5916

  Join SSA Group Advising Session
• National Student Exchange (NSE) Advising

  NSE Study Away in the U.S.

  NSE offers low-cost domestic study away opportunities for a semester or year at culturally diverse campuses in the continental United States, Hawaii, and the territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

  Program Highlights:

  • 170+ campuses in the U.S
  • Pay SJSU Tuition or Resident Tuition at Host Campus
  • Apply federal and/or state financial aid
  • Loans and private scholarships apply
  • Options for on-campus housing
  • Fulfill SJSU graduation requirements
  • Wide selection of courses
  • Minimum GPA 2.5
  • Open to all majors
  • Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Calendar Year
  • Fullfill major, minor, GE or elective requirements

  Program Options:

  • All locations by state

  Program Virtual Advising Sessions:

  • Info Sessions
  • Virtual Fairs

  Program Advisor:

  Dr. Vidalino Raatior
  Coordinator, Study Abroad & Away
  vid.raatior@sjsu.edu | 408-924-2684 

  Join NSE Session