Study Away and Study Abroad

Study-away and study-abroad programs allow students to explore academic subjects, communities, cultures, and professional interests beyond Montclair State University.

Honors EDGE may sponsor programs specifically for Honors students or promote other University opportunities that align with the goals of the program.

Study Away

Study away generally refers to educational travel within the United States.

Opportunities may include:

Faculty-led academic trips
Visits to cities and cultural institutions
Career-focused travel
Community-engagement programs
Research trips
Visits to universities, organizations, or employers

Study Abroad

Study abroad generally refers to educational experiences outside the United States.

Options may include:

Short-term faculty-led programs
Semester programs
Summer programs
International internships
Research experiences
Service or community-engagement programs

Planning Your Experience

Begin planning early. Consider:

Academic requirements
Program prerequisites
Application deadlines
Passport and visa requirements
Cost and financial aid
Housing and transportation
Health and safety requirements
Accessibility
Major-course sequencing
Graduation timeline

Meet with your academic advisor before committing to a program to understand how the experience may affect your degree plan.

Does Study Away or Study Abroad Count Toward the Co-Curricular Requirement?

An approved study-away or study-abroad activity may be designated as an EDGE Development Experience.

It counts toward the co-curricular requirement only if it is listed in Suitable and assigned to a category.

Participation in a study-away or study-abroad program does not automatically satisfy the co-curricular requirement.

Does It Replace an Honors Course?

No. Study-away and study-abroad experiences do not satisfy Honors course requirements.

If an Honors course includes travel as part of the course, the academic course and the co-curricular designation remain separate. Consult Honors EDGE if you are unsure how an experience applies.

Funding

Students may be eligible to apply for a Martinson Creative Learning Stipend to support an approved experiential-learning opportunity.

A stipend is not a scholarship, and funding is not automatic. Students must review the complete stipend guide, meet all eligibility requirements, submit an application, and receive approval.

Do not make nonrefundable purchases based on an expectation of Honors EDGE funding.

[View the Martinson Creative Learning Stipend Program Guide]

Before Applying or Committing

Review the complete program information.
Confirm application and payment deadlines.
Meet with your academic advisor.
Determine how the experience affects your degree plan.
Review costs and possible funding sources.
Confirm travel-document requirements.
Review health, safety, and accessibility information.
Consult Honors EDGE if you plan to request stipend support.

Finding Opportunities

Review:

Honors EDGE Canvas Announcements
Suitable
University study-abroad and international-program resources
Current Honors EDGE study-away opportunities
Communications from faculty and academic departments

[View Current Study-Away Opportunities]
[View University Study-Abroad Information]
[Open Suitable]

Questions

For Honors EDGE-sponsored programs or Honors funding questions, contact:

John Martinson Honors EDGE
honors@montclair.edu

For University study-abroad applications, travel requirements, and program administration, consult the appropriate Montclair State University international-program office.