All programs are open to both undergraduate and graduate students at Temple University and other institutions. Applications will be reviewed once all materials have been submitted. Applicants will be notified by email of the decision regarding admission.
Choose a program:
| London Semester | London Summer | South Africa Summer |
| Dublin Summer | International Internship Summer | New York City Summer |
All supporting materials and questions about admissions should be sent to:
Erin Palmer (Director) & Lezlie McCabe (Assistant Director)
Study Away Programs, School of Media and Communication
Temple University
Annenberg Hall, Room 6
2020 N. 13th St., Philadelphia PA 19122
Phone: 215-204-6535
smcsa@temple.edu
London Semester
Program Dates and Application Deadlines
Apply early. Applications are reviewed on a rolling admissions basis and recently programs have been filling before posted deadlines leading to a wait list. However, late applications will be considered if full enrollment has not been reached by the deadline.
Spring 2014: January 8 – April 27, 2014
Application deadline: October 1, 2013
(Application will open in late April 2013. Review of applications begins in August)
Fall 2014: August 28 – December 15, 2014*tentative
Application deadline: April 1, 2014
(Review of applications begins in February 2014)
Application Requirements and Forms
Requirements (FALL & SPRING):
- Two academic references from college professors or teaching assistants (TA’s).
- An essay approximately 1-2 pages (500 words) long describing how this program would contribute to your personal and academic development.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
- You are currently enrolled as a full-time, matriculated student and will have completed at least two years of college-level study.
- You will undertake a full-time program of study at Temple University London and will be applying credits earned towards a degree.
- You are in good academic and disciplinary standing; students on academic or disciplinary probation or warning may not participate.
- Non-Temple students must submit an official transcript to SMC Study Away.
Apply using the following forms:
London Summer
Program Dates and Application Deadlines
Summer 2013: July 4 – August 10, 2013
Application deadline: March 1, 2013
(Review of applications begins in January 2013)
(Review of applications begins in January 2014)
Application Requirements and Forms
Requirements (SUMMER):
- An academic reference from one college instructor or teaching assistant (TA).
- An essay approximately 1-2 pages (500 words) long describing how this program would contribute to your personal and academic development.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
- You are currently enrolled as a full-time, matriculated student.
- You will undertake a full-time program of study at Temple University London and will be applying credits earned towards a degree.
- You are in good academic and disciplinary standing; students on academic or disciplinary probation or warning may not participate.
- Non-Temple students must submit an official transcript to SMC Study Away.
Apply using the following forms:
For more information visit the London Program page, or contact Lezlie McCabe at (215) 204-2677 or email lezlie.mccabe@temple.edu.
South Africa
2013 program dates: July 8 – August 17, 2013
Application deadline: March 1, 2013
Application Requirements and Forms
- An academic reference from one college instructor or teaching assistant (TA).
- A current résumé.
- An essay approximately 1-2 pages (500 words) long describing how this program would contribute to your personal and academic development.
- Students will need to select one of the following tracks:
- Research students must have taken an introductory research methods class or equivalent.
- Production students must have taken an introductory video production class or equivalent.
- Production (photography) students who wish to participate in the Market Photo Workshop program must have taken an introductory photography class or equivalent
- Within the application, students will be asked to provide evidence of their proficiency in their selected track so you are encouraged to apply early. See below for further details if you do not meet the minimum requirements of the program or are in the process of completing required courses.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
- You are currently enrolled as a full-time, matriculated student.
- You will undertake a full-time program of study and will be applying credits earned towards a degree.
- You are in good academic and disciplinary standing; students on academic or disciplinary probation or warning may not participate.
- Non-Temple students must submit an official transcript to SMC Study Away.
Apply using the following forms:
Apply early. Review of applications will begin the first week in March. If you do not meet the minimum requirements of the program, please contact the faculty director for the program, Dr. Shenid Bhayroo. Selection for the program will be based on a review of your transcripts, an academic reference, personal essay, and an in-person interview.
Dublin
2013 program dates: May 20 – June 28, 2013
Application deadline: February 1, 2013
Application Requirements and Forms
Requirements:
- An academic reference from one college instructor or teaching assistant (TA).
- An essay approximately 1-2 pages (500 words) long describing how this program would contribute to your personal and academic development.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
- You are currently enrolled as a full-time, matriculated student.
- You will undertake a full-time program of study at Temple University Dublin and will be applying credits earned towards a degree.
- You are in good academic and disciplinary standing; students on academic or disciplinary probation or warning may not participate.
- Non-Temple students must submit an official transcript to SMC Study Away.
Forms:
International Internship Program
2013 program dates: On-campus dates (held on Temple’s Main Campus): May 18 – May 30, 2013
On-site program dates (varies by location):
Barcelona: June 1 – July 27, 2013
Hong Kong: June 8 – August 3, 2013
Costa Rica: June 1 – July 27, 2013
Priority Deadline: March 1, 2013
Regular Deadline: March 17, 2013
Application Requirements and Forms
Requirements:
- An academic reference from one college instructor or teaching assistant (TA).
- An essay approximately 1-2 pages (500 words) long describing how this program would contribute to your personal and academic development.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
- You are currently enrolled as a full-time, matriculated student.
- You will undertake a full-time program of study and will be applying credits earned towards a degree.
- You are in good academic and disciplinary standing; students on academic or disciplinary probation or warning may not participate.
- Non-Temple students must submit an official transcript to SMC Study Away.
- Recommended language proficiency:
- Barcelona – Knowledge of the language is not required, however, the more Spanish a student speaks the more internship opportunities that are available;
- Costa Rica – An intermediate level of Spanish proficiency is recommended for the most competitive internships, however, lower proficiency may be acceptable for some internships;
- Hong Kong – No level of Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin) proficiency is required to participate and an abundant number of internships in all areas are available in English only. Those students that do have proficiency in either language, however, will have an exceptional number of internship opportunities available to them.
Application forms:
New York City
2013 program dates: May 20 – August 17, 2013 (tentative)
Application deadline: February 15, 2013
Application Requirements and Forms
Requirements:
- An academic reference from one college instructor or teaching assistant (TA).
- An essay approximately 1-2 pages (500 words) long describing how this program would contribute to your personal and academic development.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
- You are currently enrolled as a full-time, matriculated student.
- You will undertake a full-time program of study and will be applying credits earned towards a degree.
- You are in good academic and disciplinary standing; students on academic or disciplinary probation or warning may not participate.
- Non-Temple students must submit an official transcript to SMC Study Away.
Application forms:
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