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 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

Upcoming Deadlines at a Glance

• June 18th, 2025: Apply to be a Peer Advisor at CIIS for the Fall 2025 semester.

• October 9th, 2025: Attend the Off-Campus Study Fair!

• November 5th, 2025: Apply for Travel Enrichment Grants and Travel Research Grants for Spring 2026.

• December 6th, 2025: Apply for Summer Off-Campus Study Courses in Summer 2026.

What's New at CIIS?

• 12 (!) Laurentians were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship for off-campus study!
• 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.