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  • Locations: Monterey, United States
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
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  • Program Sponsor: Middlebury Schools Abroad 
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Other Program Options Program Sponsor: Middlebury College
Other Program Option Type: Domestic Program Language of Instruction: English
Click here for a definition of this term GPA (cumulative): 3.0 Click here for a definition of this term Minimum Major GPA: 3.0
Independent Study Project: YES Excursions: YES
Click here for a definition of this term Midd. Financial Aid: YES Advisor: Phyllis Stinson
Subjects Offered: Computer Science, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, Geography, History, International Studies, Political Science Recommended Program: YES
Program Description:

International Studies Semester

Spend a semester at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies learning from experts in international policy, trade, intercultural study, and global security. Undergraduate students can access the extraordinary resources at the Middlebury Institute, enhancing their undergraduate degree with a customized semester of classes available at Middlebury’s Monterey campus.

With the International Studies Semester, students take up to 18 credits, choosing courses from various MIIS programs based on areas of interest:


Plan ahead and apply your Study Away at Monterey semester toward a master’s degree at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. By taking required courses during your Study Away semester, you’ll be able to apply credit toward your master’s and, in some cases, accelerate your degree.  The Middlebury Institute offers master's degrees in language and international policy (development, trade, environmental, and security).

Phyllis Stinson is the advisor for this program.  Please feel free to contact her with any questions: pstinson@middlebury.edu.



Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2025 03/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission 08/25/2025 12/12/2025
NOTE: Dates are approximate: Do not purchase a plane ticket until official program dates are available on the International Studies Semester Dates & Fees page (https://www.middlebury.edu/study-away/dates-and-fees). MIDDLEBURY UNDERGRADUATES must apply by February 1, 2025.
Academic Year 2025-2026 03/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Spring 2026 10/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission 01/19/2026 05/15/2026
NOTE: Dates are approximate: Do not purchase a plane ticket until official program dates are available on the International Studies Semester Dates & Fees page (https://www.middlebury.edu/study-away/dates-and-fees). MIDDLEBURY UNDERGRADUATES must apply by February 1, 2025

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants who apply in the fall or winter will be notified on February 15th of the academic year preceeding study abroad. Applicants whose applicaitons are completed after February 15th (or anytime in the fall, if they are applying to study abroad during the following spring semester) will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline. Some Schools Abroad will fill before the deadline.