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

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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

• October 1st, 2026: Deadline to apply for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship for Spring 2027, Summer 2027, or Fall 2027 off-campus study.
• October 8th, 2026: Off-Campus Study Fair from 11:00AM - 1:30PM in the Winston Room, Student Center
• November 5th, 2026: Deadline for Travel Research and Travel Enrichment Grants
• December 6th, 2026: Early Decision Deadline for SLU Signature Programs in the 2027-2028 Academic Year
• December 6th, 2026: Deadline to apply for Summer 2027 Off-Campus Study Programs and the Freeman ASIA Internship Program.
• February 1st, 2027: Apply for Semester Programs in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028

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.