Study Abroad

Funding Your Study Abroad Program

Join us to learn how to fund your Study Abroad trip:

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View our Video on how to Fund Study Abroad

For questions about how to use financial aid for study abroad, contact the Saddleback College Financial Aid Specialist, Vee Zahrae at (949) 582-4864 or vzahrae@saddleback.edu.

2027 Programs

Oxford: Spring 2027

Program Dates: March 18, 2027 - May 21, 2027

Required Courses: ENG 27A and ENG 18

Deadline to Apply: The deadline to apply and pay the $450 deposit is Wednesday, December 16, 2026. Secure your spot now!

For more information, contact: Professor Suki Fisher at sfisher@saddleback.edu.

Program Highlights

• Classes in Oxford Mondays - Wednesdays.
• Day trip to London, including entrance to the Tower of London and a chance to see a West End play.
• Day trip to Stratford upon Avon and Warwick Castle, ending with a performance by the Royal Shakespeare Theater.
• Day trip to Stonehenge and the city of Bath with entrances to the Roman Baths.
• Weekends are yours to explore the world.

Learn More About the Oxford Spring 2027 Program

Paris: Summer 2027

Program Dates: Classes begin on Tuesday, June 1, 2027. Students will have two weeks of asynchronous instruction prior to departing for Paris.

Paris dates: June 14, 2027- July 11, 2027

Required Courses:

• French 21: Introduction to French Culture (No French Language Required)  
  and ONE of the following:

  • Interior Design 22: History of Interior Architecture and Furnishings I (Antiquity -18th Century)

    OR

  • Interior Design 25: History of Interior Architecture and Furnishings II (19th and 20th Century Europe; 17th - 20th Century United States)

Deadline to Apply: Approved application and $450 deposit payment due by Friday, March 19, 2027. Secure your spot now!

For more information, contact: Bouchra Nadeau bnadeau@saddleback.edu and Amy Heneghan aheneghan@saddleback.edu

Program Highlights

• Spend 4 weeks in Paris learn about French history and culture.
• Visit influential architectural sites such as the Palace of Versailles, and Mont Saint-Michel
• Study Paris' rich artistic heritage with visits to museums including the Louvre and the Musee d'Orsay as well as a day trip to Money's house in Giverny.

2026 Programs

Paris: Summer 2026

Required Courses:

• French 21: Introduction to French Culture (No French Language Required)  
  and ONE of the following:

  • Interior Design 22: History of Interior Architecture and Furnishings I (Antiquity -18th Century)

    OR

  • Interior Design 25: History of Interior Architecture and Furnishings II (19th and 20th Century Europe; 17th - 20th Century United States)

Deadline to Apply: Approved application and $450 deposit payment due by Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Secure your spot now!

For more information, contact: Bouchra Nadeau bnadeau@saddleback.edu and Amy Heneghan aheneghan@saddleback.edu

Program Highlights

• Spend 4 weeks in Paris learn about French history and culture.
• Visit influential architectural sites such as the Palace of Versailles, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Mont Saint-Michel.
• Study Paris' rich artistic heritage with visits to museums including the Louvre and the Musee d'Orsay as well as a day trip to Money's house in Giverny.

Learn More About the Paris Summer 2026 Program

Costa Rica: Summer 2026

Program Dates: July 20 - August 2, 2026

Required Courses: BIO 230 & BIO 235

Deadline to Apply: The deadline to apply and pay the $450 deposit is Friday, April 24, 2026. Secure your spot now!

For more information, contact: Dr. Marcelo Pires mpires@saddleback.edu and Dr. Bruno Passarelli bpassarelli@saddleback.edu.

Program Highlights

• Explore Costa Rica’s ecosystems: Pacific and Caribbean coastal regions; seasonal, moist, dry, and cloud forests
• Visit seven national parks and other exquisite locations
• Interact with the wilderness through hikes, whitewater rafting, suspended bridges, and ziplining!

Learn More About the Costa Rica Summer 2026 Program