Off-Campus Study

Your learning spans the globe. You can intern on Capitol Hill, learn about K-Pop in South Korea, analyze the genomes of endangered species at the Smithsonian, and delve into Shakespeare on his home turf in Stratford-upon-Avon. Explore your academic and personal interests abroad while at Sweet Briar.

Paris, France

Falkengren, Syrena

London, England

Rome, Italy

Study Abroad

40% of Vixens study abroad during our time at Sweet Briar. From semester to summer to short-term programs in our three week sessions, we roam and study from Oxford to Spain, from Costa Rica to Seoul.

Explore study abroad program options provided through our partners:

We can help you find a program that will allow you to stay on track with your academic plan while also exploring your interests from different cultural frameworks and worldviews. Contact your advisor or the Dean’s Office for more information.

Study in the U.S.

Study Endangered Species

Get hands-on experience in conservation biology at the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation (SMSC) at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) in Front Royal, Virginia. Learn to survey vulnerable animal populations, protect habitats and understand the role of zoos in protecting species.

Branch Out, Nearby

In fall or spring, explore classes through the Tri-college Consortium of Sweet Briar, Randolph College, and University of Lynchburg. You can also take classes at Hampden-Sydney College, Hollins University, Mary Baldwin University, Randolph-Macon College, or Washington and Lee University.

Please contact the Dean’s Office for more information about off-campus study.