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

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

• November 5, 2024: Deadline to apply for Travel Enrichment Grants, Travel Research Grants, and the Patti McGill Peterson/Weave News Grants.

• December 6, 2024: Deadline to apply for off-campus summer courses in Summer 2025 

• December 6, 2024: Deadline to apply EARLY DECISION for SLU Signature Programs in Fall 2025, Spring 2026

• 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?

• Summer 2025 Off-Campus Courses Have Been Announced! See the Summer Course 2025 webpage for more information about these exciting opportunities being offered around the world. 
• 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!