Domestic Study Away

Vassar supports students who wish to pursue academic studies at partnering institutions during the course of their undergraduate studies. Students may apply to study for a semester or a year within the United States or Canada. Such study may be to take specific coursework at another institution, to gain a different scholarly perspective, or to enhance particular intellectual interests. Students are eligible to study away in junior year or the first semester of senior year.

The Dean of Studies Office oversees all domestic programs, which include both semester and year-long study away programs and Vassar's dual degree programs. Domestic study away includes:

• Vassar-Twelve College Exchange
• Dartmouth-Thayer Dual Degree program in Engineering
• Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU)
• Study at other accredited institutions
• Vassar-Columbia 4+1 BA/MPH Dual Degree Program

Please review the information on your desired program as each program type has different deadlines, financial aid availability, program requirements and more.

Any student who wishes to study away must have the support of their major department/program and the formal approval of the Committee on Leaves and Privileges (CLP). To be eligible to apply for any domestic study away program, students must have: 

1. completed at least one full year's work at Vassar.
2. declare a major, chosen a major adviser, and discussed study abroad plans in detail with him/her.
3. a recommended cumulative and major GPA 3.2 or higher.
4. completed a petition for Domestic Study Away.

Any student considering domestic study away should consult with Casey Trocino, Assistant Dean of Studies.