Off-Campus Study

We are so excited that you are considering studying off-campus! Studying in another part of the world or country can be a valuable part of your academic journey, exposing you to a different cultural as well as geological environment.

Some things to consider as a geology or environmental studies student as you plan your off-campus study experience:

The recommended time to study off campus is any semester of your junior or senior year.
Most major courses can be taken off campus with the appropriate equivalencies. It is important to meet with your academic advisor regarding courses you plan on taking off-campus and how this fits within your academic plan (and provide appropriate course descriptions).
Consider taking a field course while you study off campus!

Michigan Field Geology

Michigan Field Geology (Loading...) is an introductory geology course taught outdoors in the field on a 10-day field trip to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The class will drive to the UP for camping and field study experience, then return for a once-a-week class during the first part of the semester.

More information about Michigan Field Geology

GES Department May Term

Island Life: Geology, Biology, and Sustainability on Eleuthera Island, The Bahamas — snorkel, hike and spelunk to see the biology and geology on, under, and around a small Caribbean island. This course is offered once every 2–4 years.

Featured programs

The Oregon Extension – A living and learning community with a sustainability component in the secluded mountains of southern Oregon
Oak Ridge Science Semester – Work directly with top scientists in a state-of-the-art national research laboratory on geological or environmental problems
ACM Amsterdam, Netherlands
IES University of Cape Town, South Africa
TEAN University of Auckland, New Zealand