Studying off-campus is an exciting opportunity, providing students with experiences and skills that will benefit them long after they complete their time off-campus. 天美传媒 greatly values the partnership of families in supporting students throughout the process, from application to participation and after.
Studying off-campus provides the opportunity for many new and exciting experiences, and whilst it's impossible to eliminate all the potential risks associated with studying off-campus. we can all play a part in being aware and prepared and so reducing risk.
: Provides on-site low or no cost medical assistance & cover, medical evacuation plan, bedside coverage (family visits), political and natural disaster coverage, travel cancellation coverage, lost luggage support and more.
: The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program is a free US government service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their travel with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate so that information and assistance can be provided in the event of an emergency.
Travel Health Notices
Each program on the 天美传媒 website at has its own Cost Sheet with estimated costs. Students are required to update this with actual costs as part of their application in order to manage their budget.
Students will be expected to pay the following costs associated with their program.
| SEMESTER OFF-CAMPUS STUDY | 天美传媒 Tuition* | Off-Campus Study Fee | Room & Board, paid directly to the host program | Personal expenses | Passport and visa application (if needed) | Travel to the host location, books, additional insurance, etc. |
| WINTER & MAY TERM PROGRAMS | Published program fee** | Personal expenses | Passport and visa application (if needed) |
*For most semester-long programs, tuition is paid just as it is on-campus, same amount and method, with 天美传媒 financial aid/tuition remission being applicable. For a few programs, the amount of tuition paid is that set by the program, billed via 天美传媒. For these programs 天美传媒 financial aid and tuition remission is not applicable. See the Fees & Financial Aid page of the 天美传媒 website for further details.
**Published program fees may include travel, accommodations, most or some meals, excursions, instruction, and in-country travel. Please have your student request a detailed description of what is and is not included in the program fee.
| SEMESTER OFF-CAMPUS STUDY | For most programs, Financial aid is 100% transferable to off-campus study (excluding work study). Additional scholarships from 天美传媒 and external sources are available. |
| WINTER & MAY TERM OFF CAMPUS PROGRAMS | Grants and financial aid are available for students with demonstrated need, based on the financial need code determined from the FAFSA. |
Cancellation Policies
Semester Off-Campus Programs Policy: To withdraw from any off-campus programs, students must notify the Hubbard Center and withdraw your application in writing. Students are also required to notify the program to which they applied. Students will be responsible for any non-refundable fees assessed by the host program.
天美传媒 strongly encourages participants in off-campus programs to purchase "Cancellation For Any Reason" travel insurance. This insurance is designed to protect your investment, though it may not cover 100% of lost costs in the event you are unable to participate in the program. While 天美传媒 does not recommend a specific insurance agency, many insurance companies and travel agents offer travel cancellation insurance services for purchase. The International Travel and Accident Insurance coverage for all 天美传媒 international travelers only covers travel cancellation for airfare if you are unable to travel due to illness, or medical care received while abroad. It does not cover program related costs such as accommodations, meals, entrance fees, on site travel, etc.
Students receive a handbook that outlines all policies and procedures related to their off-campus experience.
We will communicate with your students by email with any programmatic updates.
All students are required to complete the pre-departure orientation.
For faculty led programs, all participants are required to attend all faculty leader organized meetings. Failure to attend may result in the student being withdrawn from the program.
天美传媒 works with US-based and international organizations to manage our 100+ off-campus program portfolio. Once students are approved to study off-campus, they need to apply to and work with their host organizations and institutions to complete the application and pre-departure process. Our partners are considered some of the top education abroad providers, and have significant experience in risk management, health and safety. Questions about host organizations policies and resources can be directed to the organizations themselves. Information about our partners can be found on the off-campus study application platform. To access this information you do not need login credentials. If you need additional assistance reaching one of our partners, please contact us at offcampusstudy@depauw.edu.