Students in the School of Business Administration (SBA) may participate in the University of Dayton Global and Intercultural Affairs (GIA) programs, which include Summer and Winter Courses, Semester-long Programs, Integrated Learning, and Cross-Cultural Experiences.  Details on these programs can be found on our studio abroad page and brief descriptions are provided below.  Students may also study abroad at universities that are not affiliated with the University of Dayton as long as they follow the procedures outlined for Third Party Programs (TPP) and the GIA website.

Summer and Winter Break Education Abroad & Away Courses

These programs, led by UD faculty during winter or summer breaks, offer direct UD credit through focused academic instruction tied to the program’s location. They provide a unique chance to deepen your knowledge alongside peers and faculty while gaining valuable real-world experience. Because they take place outside the regular semester, they can help you graduate early, add a minor or second major, or free up time for a semester-long internship or co-op.

Accepted students are required to participate in a comprehensive series of pre-departure orientation sessions during which they engage with topics of identity, global citizenship, and sustainability, as well as University safety and security procedures and other pre-departure details. 

Semester Education Abroad & Away Programs

Semester-long programs take place during the fall or spring semesters and let students live and study as visiting students at partner schools abroad or away. These immersive experiences help students develop independence, cross-cultural understanding, and adaptability while fully engaging with a new campus community. Students stay on track for their major at the University of Dayton, and gain valuable skills like global awareness, problem-solving, and communication. Because these programs require careful planning, students should connect early with academic and education abroad advisors to find the best fit for their goals.

Integrated Learning Programs

Integrated learning programs combine travel with an existing fall or spring semester course at UD and are led by UD faculty. These courses expand their curriculum through travel during short breaks— typically early January, spring break or early May — so students gain immersive, hands-on learning abroad without committing to an extended time away. This approach lets students deepen their understanding, apply course concepts in real-world settings, and build skills like cultural awareness, problem-solving and adaptability.

Cross-Cultural Experiences

Through cross-cultural programs, including breakouts and immersions offered through ETHOS, the Center for Social Concern and the Honors Program, you will engage in meaningful service and learning during winter, spring or summer breaks. While they are not always credit bearing, these immersions allow you to apply your skills and personal values to real-world opportunities in diverse communities. These programs provide powerful experiences that deepen your commitment to social responsibility and global citizenship.

Internships

Students may engage in an international internship through a variety of ways. Some faculty-led summer programs offer a part-time internship as part of the program. UD sometimes offers a stand-alone international internship, and students can seek internships through third-party providers. Most international internships are unpaid.

Planning for Global and Intercultural Learning Experiences

Students should ideally begin planning during their first year for participation in a program through the Global and Intercultural Affairs Center, determining which courses are normally offered and then holding those courses for their  experience and completing any necessary prerequisites prior to the program.  If pre-approved by SBA advisors, the global and intercultural learning courses taken will then count for the student's degree program, keeping the student on track to graduate on time or even ahead of schedule.

For more information please contact:

Global and Intercultural Affairs Center

Alumni Hall – Room 211

tel: 937-229-3728

email: gia@udayton.edu