As the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, Montclair is planning faculty-led programs for Spring and Summer 2024. Effective Fall 2023, Covid policy for faculty-led study abroad is fully aligned with Montclair State University’s policies in regard to vaccinations, religious/medical waivers, etc. Montclair will continue to monitor the situation and post updates as appropriate.(Last updated 11/22/2023)
Students with Pell Grants are eligible to apply for Gilman Scholarships ranging from $500 to sometimes $2000 for Faculty-Led Programs. Students with demonstrated financial need as measured by FAFSA, PELL, TAG, etc., are invited to apply for a SOAR Scholarship for up to $1500.
Summer 2024
Montclair in Sicily: Culture and Sustainability
- Location: Taormina, Sicily
- Course Dates: July 5th to July 20th, 2024
- Travel Dates: July 5th to July 20th, 2024
- Course Name and Number: HIST 103: Foundations of Western Civilization and HIST 299: History Study Abroad
- Final Application Deadline: March 1st (application fee of $100 required to be accepted)
Payment Overview:
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- March 15th – Deposit #1 of $990 due portal via StudioAbroad portal. (SOAR Subsidized will be $490)
- April 1st – Deposit #2 of $990 due portal via StudioAbroad portal. (SOAR Subsidized will be $490)
- April 15th – Deposit #3 of $990 due portal via StudioAbroad portal. (SOAR Subsidized will be $490)
- May 1st – Deposit #4 of $990 due portal via StudioAbroad portal. (No SOAR subsidy. All students pay $990)
- May 15th – Deposit #5 of $990 due portal via StudioAbroad portal. (No SOAR subsidy. All students pay $990)
Program Cost: $4950 (Does not include tuition. 6 credits enrollment required, at estimated summer tuition cost of $2932.98 for 6 credits. Tuition paid via NEST)
Late Spring 2024 (May/June Travel)
Montclair in Berlin and Munich: Nazi Propaganda and Travel Writing
- Location: Berlin, Germany & Munich, Germany
- Course Name and Number:: GERM 227 Nazi Cinema and Propaganda. (GEN ED F1)
- German Studies Track Prerequisites: WRIT 105, HONP 100 or GERM 102
- Travel Dates: May 24th to June 8th, 2024
- Final Application Deadline: January 9,2024 (application fee of $100 required to be accepted)
Payment Overview:
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- January 16th – Deposit #1 of $963 due. Credit Card Payment via StudioAbroad Portal.
- February 15th – Deposit #2 of $972 due via StudioAbroad portal. (SOAR subsidized amount: $472)
- March 15th – Deposit #3 of $972 due via StudioAbroad portal. (SOAR subsidized amount: $472)
- April 15th – Deposit #4 of $500 due, via StudioAbroad portal. (SOAR subsidized students will not pay this Deposit #4, as it will be covered entirely by their remaining $500 in subsidy.)
Total Program Cost: $3407
Dance in India
- Location: Kochi, Mumbai and Bangalore, India
- Course Name and Number: DNCE 146: Study Abroad in Dance
- Course Dates: Spring 2024 course with May/June travel
- Travel Dates: May 21st to June 8th, 2024
- Final Application Deadline: January 9,2024 (application fee of $100 required to be accepted)
Payment Overview:
Use this link to make the different deposit payments via Paypal to Study Abroad Association
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- January 16th – Deposit #1 of $1003 due. Via Paypal to Study Abroad Association.
- February 15th – Deposit #2 of $1502 is due (SOAR subsidized will be $1002). Via Paypal to Study Abroad Association.
- March 15th – Deposit #3 of $1502 is due (SOAR subsidized will be $1002). Via Paypal to Study Abroad Association.
- April 15th – Deposit #4 of $1502 is due (SOAR subsidized will be $1002). Via Paypal to Study Abroad Association.
Total Program Cost: $5509
Montclair in Greece: Greek Civilizations
- Location: Athens, Greece
- Course Name and Number: HUMN 281: Greek Civilization and HUMN 290: Special Topics in Greek and Roman Culture (3 cr. and optional enrollment)
- Course Dates: Spring 2024 semester course with May/June travel
- Travel Dates: May 25th to June 6th, 2024
- Final Application Deadline: January 9,2024 (application fee of $100 required to be accepted)
Payment Overview:
Use this link to pay deposits directly to WorldStrides by the due dates below.
Trip ID is # 211782, but if you have a SOAR subsidy use Trip ID # 211782s
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- January 16th – Deposit #1 of $655 due. Via Credit Card on StudioAbroad portal.
- February 15th – Deposit #2 of $1095 due. Credit card payment via Worldstrides. (SOAR Subsidized will be $595)
- March 1st – Deposit #3 of $655 due. Credit Card Payment via StudioAbroad Portal. (Deposit #3 is not SOAR subsidized)
- March 15th – Deposit #4 of $1095 due. Credit card payment via Worldstrides.(SOAR Subsidized will be $595)
- April 15th – Remaining balance of $1095 (enrollment of 15+ students) or $1790 (enrollment of 10-14 students) via Worldstrides. (SOAR subsidized will be $595 or $1290)
Total Program Cost: Estimated at $4595 (enrollment of 15+) or $5290 (10-14 students) (SOAR subsidized will be $3095 or $4790)
Theatre in Italy
- Location: Rome and Florence, Italy
- Course Name and Number:THTR 210: Early World Theatre History or THTR 275: International Theatre Experience or THTR 265: Contemporary Theatre
- Course Dates: March to June, 2024
- Travel Dates: May 30th to June 17th, 2024
- Deadline: March 1,2024
Payment Overview:
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- February 15th – Deposit #1 of $980 due. Credit Card Payment via StudioAbroad Portal.(SOAR Subsidized will be $480)
- March 15th – Deposit #2 of $980 due. Credit Card Payment via StudioAbroad Portal.(SOAR Subsidized will be $480)
- April 15th – Deposit #3 of $980 due. Credit Card Payment via StudioAbroad Portal.(SOAR Subsidized will be $480)
- May 1st – Deposit #4 of $1025 due. Credit Card Payment via StudioAbroad Portal. (no SOAR subsidy, All students pay $1025)
- June 1st – Deposit #5 of $1025 due. Credit Card Payment via StudioAbroad Portal. (no SOAR subsidy, All students pay $1025)
Total Program Cost: Estimated at $4990
Montclair in Morocco: Media and Business Immersion
- Location: Morocco
- Course Name and Number: MLLT/SPIN 475 and ITAL 321: Capstone Course: Language, Business & Culture and Business Italian
- Prerequisites: Departmental Approval
- Course Name and Number: FMTV 361: Special Topics: Media Journal
- Prerequisites:Departmental Approval
- Travel Dates: May 25th to June 7th, 2024
- Final Application Deadline: January 9, 2024 (application fee of $100 required to be accepted)
Payment Overview:
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- January 16th – Deposit #1 of $810 due. Credit card payment on Worldstrides Portal.
- February 15th – Deposit #2 due (approx. $1040). Credit card payment on Worldstrides portal (SOAR Subsidized will be $540)
- March 15th – Deposit #3 due (approx. $1040). Credit card payment on Worldstrides portal (SOAR Subsidized will be $540)
- April 15th – Deposit #4 due (approx. $1040). Credit card payment on Worldstrides portal (SOAR Subsidized will be $540)
Total Program Cost: $3930
Montclair in South Korea: Historic and Contemporary Perspectives
- Location: Seoul, Gyeongju and Busan, South Korea
- Course Name and Number: KORE 375: Korean Study Abroad (3cr.)
- Course Dates: Spring 2024 semester course with May/June travel
- Travel Dates: May 8th to 19th, 2024
- Final Application Deadline: January 9, 2024 (application fee of $100 required to be accepted)
Payment Overview:
Use this link to make the different deposit payments via Paypal to Study Abroad Association
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- January 16th – Deposit #1 due via Paypal to Study Abroad Association. (No SOAR subsidy, all students paid $750)
- February 15th – Deposit #2 due via Paypal to Study Abroad Association (SOAR subsidized students pay $500 less)
- March 15th – Deposit #3 due via Paypal to Study Abroad Association. (SOAR subsidized students pay $500 less)
- April 15th – Deposit #4 due via Paypal to Study Abroad Association. (SOAR subsidized students pay $500 less)
Total Program Cost: $4155 (SOAR subsidized cost is $2655)
Spring Break 2024
Program: Transatlantic Entrepreneurship Academy
Location: Graz, Austria
Course Name and Number: ENTR 290: The Entrepreneurial Mindset and Innovation
Course Dates: Spring 2024
Travel Dates: Spring Break, 2024
Final Application Deadline: November 20,2023 (application fee of $100 required to be accepted)
First Deposit of $975 due, via MyStudioAbroad credit card payment: November 27th, 2023
Second Deposit of $975 due, via MyStudioAbroad credit card payment: January 16th, 2023
Balance payment of $800 is on your Spring 2024 Student Account bill, as an ENTR 290 course fee.
Program: Montclair in Iceland: Exploring Geology and Sustainability
Location: Reykjavic, Iceland
Course Name and Number: EAES 204: Geology Field Trip
Prequisites: EAES 100, EAE 101, EAES 105, EAES 107, or Departmental Approval
Course Dates: Spring 2024
Travel Dates: Spring Break 2024
Final Application Deadline: November 20,2023 (application fee of $100 required to be accepted)
First Deposit of $1325 due, via MyStudioAbroad credit card payment: November 27th, 2023
Second Deposit of $1325 due, via MyStudioAbroad credit card payment: January 16th, 2023
Balance payment of $1600 is on your Spring 2024 Student Account bill, as an EAES 204 course fee.
Program: Montclair in London: Literary and Theatrical Perspectives
Location: London, England
English Track Prerequisites: WRIT 106, ENGL 110, ENGL 111, or HONP 106
Theatre Track Prerequisites: WRIT 105 or HONP 100
Travel Dates: Spring Break 2024
Final Application Deadline: November 20,2023 (application fee of $100 required to be accepted)
1st Deposit of $1033 due, via MyStudioAbroad credit card payment: November 27th, 2023
2nd Deposit of $1033 due, via MyStudioAbroad credit card payment: January 16th, 2023
3rd Deposit of $900 due (SOAR students do not pay this), via StudioAbroad: February 15th, 2023
4th Deposit of $900 due(SOAR students do not pay this), via StudioAbroad: March 1st, 2023
5th Deposit of $300 due only for SOAR students, via Studio Abroad: February 16th, 2023
Total program cost: $3866 (or $2366 for SOAR subsidized students)