A Winning Partnership
Colorado State University serves as the academic partner for the Institute of Shipboard Education (ISE). This partnership creates unique opportunities for CSU Rams to engage with Semester at Sea.
Semester at Sea is a multiple country study abroad program that takes place at sea! Students live, take coursework, and travel aboard the MV World Odyssey as a part of a unique shipboard community comprised of students, faculty, staff, Lifelong Learners, and ship crew for 100+ days, exploring roughly 10 countries and 4 continents. Voyage itineraries vary from semester to semester, but they often include visits to ports in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
COST/FUNDING:
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CSU students are eligible for special funding opportunities from Semester at Sea.
- $1,000 ‘Rams at Sea’ Scholarship will be awarded to all CSU students who apply and deposit.
- Semester at Sea application fee is waived for CSU students.
- $500 deposit for CSU students (normally $1,000).
Colorado State University Resources:
- Review our Financial Aid & Scholarships webpage.
- Email [email protected] with Education Abroad financial aid questions.
- Schedule an appointment with a Financial Aid for Education Abroad Coordinator.
Semester at Sea Resources:
- Visit Semester at Sea’s Cost & Financial Aid webpage.
Be sure to review both Colorado State University and Semester at Sea financial aid resources to understand costs and maximize your funding options.
ACADEMICS:
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- Semester at Sea is open to all majors.
- Voyages are semester-long programs, offered during Fall and Spring.
- Approximately 70 different CSU courses are offered on each voyage.
- Honors course options are available, connect with your Honors Advisor to learn more.
- All students must register in IE 200 Global Studies, the signature core course of the Semester at Sea program. You may then choose three additional courses each worth 3 credits for a total full-time load of 12 credits.
- Courses are listed on each respective voyage webpage on the Semester at Sea website between 12 – 9 months prior to each voyage.
- Semester at Sea and Colorado State University’s Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering will be offering engineering courses on board the MV World Odyssey on Fall voyages moving forward. Learn more through the Engineering at Sea website, blog, and YouTube video.
LIFE at Sea:
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- The MV World Odyssey is a seven deck, 590-foot ship is where you will learn, live, travel and reflect on your global, study abroad experience.
- Students live in ship cabins for the duration of the voyage. There are different cabin types for students to choose from, with ranging prices.
- All meals aboard the ship are included in the program fee. Meals are served buffet style three times a day throughout the voyage including days in port.
- The ship is equipped with classrooms, dining halls, a fitness center, spa, outdoor pool, and library – truly a floating campus!
- Between class, extra-curricular activities, evening seminars, studying, and shipboard traditions, your days at sea will be packed with things to do.
APPLICATION/DEADLINES:
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Semester at Sea operates on a rolling admissions basis, please visit the Semester at Sea website and the CSU MyEdAbroad Semester at Sea application page for dates and deadlines.
QUESTIONS?
For questions on sailing on Semester at Sea as a CSU student, please contact the CSU Education Abroad Coordinator for Semester at Sea.