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General Application Timelines
Semester/Year 2026-27 Programs
- Applications Open: November 11
- Application Deadline (select programs): December 1
- Application Deadline: February 10
- Notified of Application Status/Decision: March 4
January Term 2027 Programs
- Applications Open: April 9
- Application Deadline: April 15
- Notified of Application Status/Decision: April 30
Summer Term 2026 Programs
- Programs Announced: November 11 at Smith Center Fair (4:00-5:30 in the ballrooms)
- Applications Open: Varies by program — see program website
- Application Deadlines: Varies by program — see program website
St. Olaf college is among the most highly ranked baccalaureate institutions for study abroad participation, as measured by the Institute of International Education Open Doors reports. Our financial aid and scholarships bring study abroad/away within reach of every Ole! See all our data on the High Impact Practices dashboard for study abroad/away.
701 Oles
studied abroad/away in 2023-24
62%
of the Class of 2024 participated in at least one study abroad/away program
35
countries (including the U.S.) hosted Oles in the 2023-24 academic year