The Office of International and Off-Campus Programs provides Augustana students with high-impact learning experiences in the U.S. and abroad.
For more information, contact the Office of International and Off-Campus Programs.
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J-term programs provide students with off-campus experiences from one to three weeks in January or June. Some faculty-led programs combine classwork during spring and fall with field experience. Students also have the option of exploring independent study away opportunities.
J-term programs typically offer four to six credits.
Semester programs include student exchanges, direct university enrollments, programs offered through an approved provider, and independent study away opportunities.
Students typically enroll in 12-18 credits during their semester abroad.
Summer options include intensive language programs, internships, and independent study away opportunities.
A typical summer program is four to 10 credits.
Internships provide academic credit through hands-on experience in the U.S. or abroad. Both virtual and on-site internship placements are available. Internships can be full-time (30-35 hours a week) or part-time (20-30 hours). Generally, housing is provided.
Augustana College students take a break from their 15-week semester schedule to engage in a month-long period of intensive learning during January Term, or J-term. This three-and-a-half week course was added as part of the college’s transition to semesters in 2019-2020.
During January term, students take a break from their 15-week semester schedule to engage in a month-long period of intensive learning. Here are four students' J-term stories and photos from several classes.
The innovative program, previously only available to juniors and seniors, is now expanded to sophomores so that they too can engage in transformational engaged learning experiences.
