Study Abroad
Paul Quinn College is committed to preparing Quinnites for the global marketplace. The global marketplace is the intersection of business, entrepreneurship, education, community and faith-based organizations, with Paul Quinn College and the cultures, religions, languages, and politics of the world. To prepare our students for the global marketplace, we must:
inform them of the importance, personal and professional benefits of, effectively operating from a global perspective,
prepare them for global interactions while on campus, and
place them in experiences abroad to participate in hands-on learning activities in the actual global marketplace.
In support of its goal for every Quinnite to travel or study abroad prior to graduation, the College will 1) actively create external partnerships with organizations that specialize in study abroad opportunities for college students, 2) support students in raising the necessary funds to cover tuition, fees and travel expenses, and 3) will provide student development opportunities for students to prepare for cultural immersion experiences. The College may award scholarships to assist in defraying the costs of traveling and studying abroad. Eligible students are also encouraged to access federal and state financial aid funds that can be used for study abroad experiences.
The student is ultimately responsible for the costs associated with traveling and studying abroad. If federal and state financial aid funds are received for a study abroad experience, the student is responsible for using received Academic Affairs and Institutional Policies 59 | Page funds to cover the cost of tuition, fees, travel, and other instructional costs, maintaining minimum enrollment, earning passing grades, and complying with all rules and regulations of the Financial Aid Office. In order to earn academic credit that can be applied toward degree requirements, the Vice President of Academic Affairs must review and approve all requests for a study abroad experience, course or internship. Earning College credit is not a requirement for travel abroad; however, for study abroad purposes, a student must enroll in an approved academic credit course(s) to access federal and state financial aid.
Quinnites have experienced rewarding study abroad experiences in a variety of countries including:
Ghana
South Africa
Costa Rica
The Netherlands
Spain
France
England
Mexico
Germany
Hong Kong
Ireland
Argentina
