Center for International and Intercultural Studies

St. Lawrence University’s mission is to provide an inspiring and demanding undergraduate education in the liberal arts. The Patti McGill Peterson Center for International and Intercultural Studies is integral to this mission by inspiring Laurentians to see our Canton campus as a gateway to understanding local and global issues. We challenge students, faculty, and staff to develop critical intercultural skills in and out of the classroom and incorporate these lessons into their lives. 

Learn About Programs

Semester Programs      Summer Courses     Freeman ASIA Summer Internship   Explore Our Program Search Tool

Connect with CIIS

Meet with a CIIS Advisor      Meet with a Peer Advisor

Prepare for Off-Campus Study

Studio Abroad Login      Sample Application Questions

Planning Field Trips or Other Travel Off-Campus Including Students?

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Upcoming Deadlines at a Glance

• February 1st, 2026: Apply for Semester Programs in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027
• March 5th, 2026: Deadline to apply for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, or Spring 2027 off-campus study.

What's New at CIIS?

• Check Out Changes to Our Partner Programs: See our list of Semester and Academic Year Opportunities for the latest list of partners. This includes program retirements as well as our new program partnerships in the Netherlands and Germany.