Travel Study

with Piedmont University

Where will Piedmont take you?

Each year, Piedmont offers students the opportunity to study around the world. ​Whether you want to take a course with your favorite Piedmont professor in ​Europe, Asia or South America, spend a semester at one of our partner ​universities in Costa Rica, England, Germany or the Czech Republic, or want to ​independently immerse yourself in another culture, Piedmont has an ​opportunity for you!

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Travel Study Opportunities

1-3 weeks | 2 courses | Piedmont Faculty

Faculty-Led Courses

$5,880 includes tuition, flights, ​accommodations, 1 meal/day

Semester | 1-6 courses | Immersive

Semester Abroad

Piedmont tuition + Piedmont room/board covers tuition/room/board at partner university

Length Varies | Credit and Non-Credit

Other Opportunities

Cost varies depending on the experience

and course credit awarded

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Faculty-Led Courses

Piedmont faculty offer courses that include domestic and international travel each year. ​Stay on your graduation plan and take courses with your favorite professors. These ​courses fulfill the requirements for your Major or for General Education. As you explore ​the world, you will make connections to your field of study and learn in a whole new way.

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Semester Abroad

A few weeks isn't long enough for you? Spend a semester abroad at one of our partner ​universities in Costa Rica, England, Germany or the Czech Republic. Pay your regular ​tuition, room/board at Piedmont and spend the semester taking courses (in English) at ​our partner university. You will live and go to school in the same way that the locals do ​giving you a whole new perspective on the world.

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Other Opportunities

Piedmont offers unique opportunities to interact with the world. Whether you ​participate in a service project, play your sport abroad, or collaborate with students ​around the world from right here at Piedmont, there are opportunities to learn and grow.

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Travel Study Quick Glance

Location

Type

Dates

Courses

Cost

Included in Cost

Faculty-Led

June 2-13, 2025

Forensic Science (Lanneau) ​and Criminal Justice (Wiltse)

$5,880

Flight, Accommodation, ​1 meal/day, Tuition

Faculty-Led

May 11-25, 2025

Social Justice Literature ​(Teutsch) and Environmental ​Science (Schmitz)

$5,880

Flight, Accommodation, ​1 meal/day, Tuition

Faculty-Led

May 13-22, 2025

International Business ​(McWhite) and Marketing ​(Sales)

$5,880

Flight, Accommodation, ​1 meal/day, Tuition

Faculty-Led

May 19-June 2, ​2025

Western Civilization (Franklin) ​and Celtic Christianity (Lytle)

$5,880

Flight, Accommodation, ​1 meal/day, Tuition

Faculty-Led

June 9-20, 2025

Art (Kelly) and Global ​Filmmaking (Jackson)

$5,880

Flight, Accommodation, ​1 meal/day, Tuition

Faculty-Led

May 10-24, 2025

Creative Writing (DeWald) ​and Spanish (McDermott)

$5,880

Flight, Accommodation, ​1 meal/day, Tuition

Semester

Fall, Spring, ​Summer

1-6 courses

of student’s choice

Piedmont ​tuition, ​room/board

Tuition, Room,

2 meals/day, ​Excursions, Books,

Visa, Airport Pickup

Semester

Fall, Spring, ​Summer

1-6 courses

of student’s choice

Piedmont ​tuition and ​room

Tuition, Room, ​Excursions, Airport ​Pickup

Semester

Fall, Spring

1-6 courses

of student’s choice

Piedmont ​tuition, ​room/board +

Tuition, Room

Semester

Fall, Spring

1-6 courses

of student’s choice

Piedmont ​tuition and ​room+

Tuition, Room

Semester

Fall, Spring

1-6 courses

of student’s choice

Piedmont ​tuition and ​room+

Tuition, Room

Other

(Beyond ​Sports)

Summer

0-4 courses

of student’s choice

Estimated ​$5,500

2024 fees ​not set yet

Flight, Accommodation, ​Travel

Intern/Other

(Maximo Nivel)

Anytime

0-2 courses

of student’s choice

$685+

for 1 week

Accommodation, ​Breakfast

Other

(PDMT 2200)

Anytime

1 course

(1-3 credits)

Piedmont ​tuition

Tuition

Deadlines

Faculty-Led Courses


12/31: Initial Interest Form

12/31: $500 deposit

3/1: Remaining Fee

Semester Abroad


5/1: Application for Fall

10/1: Application for Spring

3/1: Application for Summer

Safety & Security

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It can be nerve-wrecking to think about traveling abroad, whether you are with a group or on your own. Piedmont ​stands by you and works to reduce your risk before you even leave campus. A few of the steps we take to keep you ​safe include:


Prior to leaving:

  • We will prepare you for difficulties you may face in a Travel Study Orientation:
      • How do you get a train ticket if you don't speak the language?
      • Where do you go if you have an emergency?
      • How can you communicate with family/friends and Piedmont staff while you are traveling?
      • When you are in the host country, where can you go for more information about restaurants, entertainment ​and general questions?
      • How can you stay safe as you travel?
      • Where should you keep your passport?
      • ...and so many more questions you may have!
  • We will register you with the US Department of State Smart Traveler Program (you can choose to opt out for any ​reason). This program will allow you to receive alerts from the host country embassy in real time while you are ​traveling. If there are potential dangers that arise while you are in-country, you will be notified immediately by ​local American officials.
  • We will keep an eye on current events in the host country through local media and the US State Department to be ​aware of any potential difficulties you may face.


While you are traveling, you will have a host country contact and a Piedmont staff member's cell phone number for any ​questions you may have. Piedmont wants you to have fun while you are studying abroad and recognize that you can ​only do that if you feel safe.

Student Feedback

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I really wanted to travel abroad with Piedmont because it was budget friendly, as well as it allowed me to have fun while completing my degree.

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Before the trip, I was pretty nervous because I only knew one person in the group and I didn't really know what to expect. After arriving, though, I felt blessed to have such a great group who was eager to learn and experience the cities and museums.

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I thought I had a good understanding of international relations, but there is so much information that only hands-on experiences can bring.

Piedmont University Travel Study

Dr. Susanna Warnock, Director

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1021 Central Avenue

Demorest, GA 30535

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800-277-7020 x1317

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swarnock@piedmont.edu