GENERAL INFORMATION

Mission Statement
In support of the Kalamazoo College mission to "prepare its graduates to better understand, live successfully within, and provide enlightened leadership to a richly diverse and increasingly complex world," the Center for International Programs provides experiential opportunities in international education through study abroad, university exchange programs, and services for international students and scholars in collaboration with our international partners. As a leader in education abroad, the Center also advocates for international experiential education in local, regional, national and international forums.

Kalamazoo College, through the Center for International Programs, is a member of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the Institute for International Education (IIE), the Council for International Educational Exchange (CIEE), and the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA), among other organizations. The Center adheres to the NAFSA: AIE Code of Ethics and Statement of Principles in International Educational Exchange and also supports the "Responsible Study Abroad: Health and Safety Guidelines" developed by the Interorganizational Task Force on Safety and Responsibility in Study Abroad.

Study Abroad Application
Application to and acceptance into the study abroad program is separate from admission to the College. Participation in study abroad at Kalamazoo College requires that students meet certain expectations and eligibility criteria as well as exercise responsible judgment and behavior. Students are required to obtain approval in advance for participation in study abroad programs through application to the Center for International Programs. The Center determines which study abroad programs qualify for transfer of credit back to the College and for transfer of Kalamazoo College financial assistance and/or scholarships. Participants are assigned to specific programs based upon student qualifications, program capacities, and other conditions deemed relevant by the Director. When students accept their admission to the study abroad program, they agree to abide by the policies and regulations set forth in the Study Abroad Handbook, the Academic Catalogue, the Student Handbook, and other relevant Kalamazoo College publications.

Frequently Asked Questions
A list of the "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQs) providing some guidelines and advice for study abroad planning, and a full chart giving an overview of the current and anticipated program offerings as well as eligibility requirements can be found on the CIP web site For complete details regarding the policies, regulations, and procedures for Study Abroad at the College consult the Academic Catalogue and the current Handbook for Study Abroad Programs, which is published yearly by the Center. For more information on individual programs, consult the individual Program Descriptions available in the Center.

Program Admission and Availability
The final decision regarding admission to and participation in specific study abroad programs rests with the Director of the Center for International Programs and the host institution abroad. The Director reserves the right to deny participation in study abroad when, in the judgment of the Director, a student's actions either on or off campus raise doubt that the student is ready for an international experience and prepared to represent Kalamazoo College appropriately. The Center for International Programs reserves the right to change, withdraw, or suspend at any time and without specific notice, programs, policies, procedures, qualifications, fees and other conditions. Program availability is subject to political, economic, and other conditions, including minimum enrollments.