Summer Programs

1. Explore programs!
   1. Attend an info session hosted by the International Education office
   2. Explore summer brochures and International Education website
   3. Review information about academic planning, financial planning, diversity and inclusion, and education abroad policies
   4. Make an appointment with an education abroad advisor
   5. Talk with a peer advisor
2. Apply on Bentleyabroad
   1. Apply to a Bentley-credit program (use the "apply now" button on the program's brochure)
   2. Apply to a non-Bentley program (use the "apply now" button on the program's brochure to open a general "summer study abroad application")

The Bentley application will require:

• Application Questionnaire:
  • Background information and explanation of your program choice
  • Several short answer questions to determine interest and eligibility
  • Passport and emergency information

A Bentley advisor will get back to you to discuss your program eligibility. Keep in mind, most external programs have program-specific applications and deadlines. Make sure you are researching the specific external deadline for your program in advance. 

• FYI - You may need to be nominated by Bentley to participate in a study abroad program. 

Please allow two weeks after submitting a fully completed request for review, although some requests may take more than two weeks. We will do our best to get back to you in a timely manner.

Once enrolled at Bentley, students can transfer in up to 10% of their Bentley program through Course Away. Please note: students must complete a minimum of 60 credits at Bentley to meet graduation requirements. Students are responsible for ensuring they understand and adhere to the Course Away credit maximum. To find your eligible course away load:

1. Add all of your advanced standing/transfer credit (i.e. credit for coursework completed prior to your initial Bentley enrollment)
   1. Deduct the total incoming credit from the total number of credits needed to earn your Bentley degree
   2. 120 credits if you enrolled as a first-year or transfer student
      1. Take 10% of that net result to determine your potential Course Away eligibility

• Be sure you are eligible for Course Away Credit before applying for summer study abroad!
• Courses taken abroad over the summer need to be evaluated for Bentley equivalency credit. To request a course review, fill out this form: New Course Review Request
• Students can view previously approved study abroad course away credit here: Summer Course Away Credit.
• To receive credit for approved courses, you must request an official transcript from the outside institution and have it sent to the Office of International Education at ga_study_abroad@bentley.edu.
• Transcripts for summer courses away are due by October 15 of the same year.

Costs for summer programs can be found on the study abroad provider/host institution website. In addition, students pay an administrative fee to Bentley, and all other program costs are paid directly to the program provider or host institution. 

Your student account will be billed the following:

• Study Abroad Administrative Fee
• CISI International travel insurance (waived if similar insurance is included in program-specific fees)

Studying abroad during the summer typically has a shorter time commitment but does not necessarily mean it is more affordable. Students cannot use institutional funding (Bentley grants or scholarships) for summer study abroad. We strongly encourage students interested in studying abroad to apply for scholarships! There are limited study abroad scholarships you can apply for summer programs. Review the opportunities online to check your eligibility and begin as early as possible. There may also be funding opportunities provided by the study abroad provider or host institution.