Where to Begin
Before you embark on your off-campus study application, the CGE suggests that you:
- Attend the Sophomore Success: OCS Student Information Session on Tuesday, Sept. 9, during Common Hour (starts at 11:10 a.m.) in Oden Auditorium. You are required to attend this event if you plan to apply for off-campus study (OCS).
- Attend OCS Info Day on Tuesday, Sept. 16, during Common Hour in Gund Commons. You can learn more about different providers and their programs during this event.
- Review programs of interest. Pay attention to any course prerequisites, language requirements, the education system, and housing options. You will also want to start researching the prospective country and its culture. You can save programs that you want to refer back to later.
- Complete an advising appointment to talk with CGE staff about possible programs. Please complete an Advising Questionnaire in StudioAbroad and make an appointment through Google Calendar to talk with Corey, Ashley or Taylor for advice about possible programs or Marne to talk about OCS finances. OCS appointments for the class of 2027 will open for booking on Wednesday, Sept. 10, and will begin on Monday, Sept. 22.
- Talk to your major advisor and other faculty about programs that might be a good fit.
- Talk to returned OCS students. Send a request to cge@kenyon.edu to be put in touch with a student with relevant OCS experience (attended a program you're interested in, studied in the same language or academic field, etc.) who can provide you with greater insight.
- Attend an OCS panel. Academic departments and the Center for Global Engagement will also host panel discussions throughout the year for returnees to discuss their OCS experiences.
- Contact your OCS provider to determine your competitiveness as an applicant. Please note that, with few exceptions, Kenyon approval does not determine admission for the OCS programs themselves.