Global Education • Georgian Court University
See the world through new eyes.
Study, serve, intern, or explore abroad with GCU faculty and vetted partner universities, or join a virtual program from right here in Lakewood. Every path connects to our Mercy values.
Application deadlines:
Summer programs
February 15
Fall programs
April 1
Winter programs
October 1
Spring programs
October 1
30+
partner universities worldwide
20+
countries for service abroad
1–3
weeks for short-term programs
2+
Global Education awards each year
Why Global Education
Go Farther Than The Classroom
The Office of Global Education Programs opens up international learning through approved study abroad, faculty-led trips, service and internship opportunities, and virtual programs. Many experiences can also satisfy experiential or service-learning requirements.
Short-term trips run one to three weeks. Longer programs run a summer, a semester, or a year. Talk with the director of global education programs to find the right fit.
Find Your Trip
Where Lions Are Headed
Every pin is a current trip. Select one to see dates, cost, and how to sign up.
Faculty-Led Programs
Travel With GCU Faculty
Combine coursework with tours, cultural and historical sites, volunteer work, and time in the natural world, all led by our own faculty.
Spain: Language, Arts, and Education in Madrid & Barcelona
Start Date: May 27, 2027
End Date: June 5, 2027
Eligibility: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Graduate Students
Serbia & Croatia: Nature, Sports, & Wellness
Start Date: August 17, 2027
End Date: August 27, 2027
Eligibility: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Graduate Students
Northern Ireland: Leadership, Justice, & Education in a Changing Democracy
Start Date: June 25, 2027
End Date: July 3, 2027
Eligibility: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Graduate Students
Belize: Service-learning in Healthcare
Start Date: March 7, 2027
End Date: March 14, 2027
Eligibility: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Graduate Students
All Programs
Six ways to go global
Pick the format that fits your schedule, budget, and goals. Programs that aren’t live yet are marked coming soon.
Faculty-Led
Short-term programs designed and led by GCU faculty.
Global Virtual
Virtual internships, a one-credit global experiential learning course, and weeklong virtual programs on places like Japan, Hong Kong, and Greece.
Coming soon
January Abroad
Intensive two- and three-week programs through vetted partner institutions, for course credit.
Coming soon
Semester Abroad
Study at one of 30+ universities across humanities, social sciences, business, STEM, and general education.
Coming soon
Summer Abroad
Take a class at a top-ranking university in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, or the United Kingdom.
Coming soon
Service Abroad
Volunteer in 20+ countries through International Volunteer HQ, or join a GCU 10-day service-learning trip.
Coming soon
How To Apply?
Five Steps to Going Abroad
Start with a conversation. We’ll talk through your goals, where you can go, and any questions before you apply.
Meet with us
Email the Office of Global Education to set up an advising appointment.
Choose a program
Pick the program that fits your major, schedule, and budget.
Join on Blackboard
Log in, search for the organization “Global Education,” and self-enroll.
Complete the checklist
Open “Application Process” in the Global Education course and follow each step.
Submit on time
Turn in your application by the deadline, and apply separately for scholarships.
Plan Ahead
Application deadlines
| Program type | Application deadline |
|---|---|
| Summer programs | February 15 |
| Fall programs | April 1 |
| Winter programs | October 1 |
| Spring programs | October 1 |
Faculty-led and partner programs may set their own deadlines; check each program page.
Why study abroad
Six reasons Lions go global
Global citizenship
Make connections with people around the world and find your place in today’s global society.
Cultural exchange
Understand cultures, values, and ideas different from your own.
Values-based education
Learn beyond the classroom through experiences rooted in our Mercy core values.
Personal growth
Sharpen your critical thinking and grow as a globally engaged scholar.
Career pathways
Build a professional network and turn your experience into career opportunities.
GCU-approved programs
Every program meets GCU standards for safety and educational value.
Paying For It
Funding your experience
Enrollment in a GCU-approved, credit-bearing study abroad program may count as enrollment at GCU for Title IV federal aid. Some programs are also eligible for New Jersey state aid. Talk with Financial Aid about your situation.
GCU grants and awards
- First Generation Study Abroad Grant [pdf]
- Sister Mary Catharine Sullivan Award for Global Education [pdf]
National scholarships
- Benjamin Gilman Scholarship
- Education Abroad Scholarship
Outside scholarships have their own deadlines. Start early.
