Study Abroad

MAY 2022

We're still accepting applications for our fall 2022 program in London! Final due date, with deposit, is June 15, 2022.

Applications are now open for spring 2023 in Florence as well!

APRIL 2022

Check out these Instagram clips showing some student housing options for the London fall 2022 program.

JAN 2022

Applications for the Fall 2022 semester in London are now open! The general application deadline to apply is May 13, 2022, but late applications will be accepted through June 15, 2022.

Note: Those who apply and pay their deposit earliest have first selection of classes.

NOV 2021

We are excited to announce that our next study abroad opportunity will be fall 2022 in London, likely followed by spring 2023 in Florence, Italy. Summer programs are paused until 2023, with locations and dates yet to be determined.

Detailed London information will be posted below as we receive it in the coming weeks, so be sure to check back regularly. In the meantime, please contact the study abroad office to be placed on our interest list for London and/or Florence.

The Los Rios Study Abroad Program helps students become active, engaged members of the global society by offering unique cultural experiences, personal growth, and new knowledge and skills. (And, hopefully, some fun too!)

Minimum participation requirements:

• 18 years of age
• 12 units of college completed
• 2.25 GPA (college)
• Be in good academic standing

All students and faculty come from Northern California community colleges, and classes are taught in English. Support staff are provided in each country for illnesses, counseling, and any questions or issues that arise.

Financial aid, scholarships, and loans may be available to help with program expenses. Questions about financial aid should be directed to financial aid officer Stephanie Tran.

Students with U.S. passports will not need a travel Visa to participate in the program as long as they do not extend their trip beyond the program's 90-day length.

Our programs are administered in partnership with the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS).

Semester programs last 90 days (13 weeks) and include a mid-term break. Students are required to take 12 units, comprised of a mandatory 3-unit "Life and Culture" class, at least one class taught by the participating Los Rios faculty member, and two additional classes from a menu of 10-12 choices. Other classes, including online offerings from Los Rios colleges, cannot be substituted.

Typically 80-100 students participate, with about a quarter coming from Los Rios colleges. Four instructors – one from a Los Rios college and three from other Northern California community colleges - travel with the students and teach the classes.

Housing consists of either shared apartments or shared homestays (not all programs have both options).

The cost of the programs vary depending on location, housing options, airfare, side trips, and general ability to live within a budget. The primary expense is the combined housing / travel / administration fee, which recently has ranged from about $8,000-10,000. Additional costs include airfare (group rate offered), meals, tuition (no study abroad surcharge), books, side trips, and personal expenses.

Summer programs are typically 4-5 weeks in length, and are comprised of one 3- or 4-unit class. The class is taught by a Los Rios faculty member who organizes and accompanies the students.

About 20-30 students participate, with most - if not all - coming from Los Rios colleges.

Housing consists of either shared apartments or shared homestays (not all programs have both options).

The cost of the programs vary depending on location, housing options, airfare, side trips, and general ability to live within a budget. The primary expense is the combined housing / travel / administration fee, which recently has ranged from about $3,750-4,750. Additional costs include airfare (group rate offered), meals, tuition (no study abroad surcharge), books, side trips, and personal expenses.