Center for International and Intercultural Studies

St. Lawrence University’s mission is to provide an inspiring and demanding undergraduate education in the liberal arts. The Patti McGill Peterson Center for International and Intercultural Studies is integral to this mission by inspiring Laurentians to see our Canton campus as a gateway to understanding local and global issues. We challenge students, faculty, and staff to develop critical intercultural skills in and out of the classroom and incorporate these lessons into their lives. 

Learn About Programs

Semester Programs      Summer Courses     Freeman ASIA Internship   Explore Our Program Search Tool

Connect with CIIS

Meet with a CIIS Advisor      Meet with a Peer Advisor

Prepare for Off-Campus Study

Studio Abroad Login      Sample Application Questions

Upcoming Deadlines at a Glance

• January 27, 2025: Application Workshop 

• February 1, 2025: Deadline to apply for off-campus study in Fall 2025, Spring 2026, or the 2025-2026 Academic Year

What's New at CIIS?

• Check Out Changes to Our Partner Programs: See our list of Semester and Academic Year Opportunities for the latest list of partners. This includes program retirements as well as our new program partnerships in the Netherlands and Germany.
• Off-Campus Study Innovator Grants! Apply now to study on SLU's new partner program in India or Suzhou, China.  Students attending in 2025-2026 will receive an Off-Campus Innovator Award of a $250 to help with off-campus study costs!