a student stands on the end of a lake looking into the distanceDitch the snow and go abroad! Typically lasting 2-3 weeks, J-Term programs allow students to take a course overseas while engaging in hands-on learning and cultural immersion. Program costs vary, and application deadlines are typically in early October. 

Check out the table below for upcoming, low-cost J-Term offerings! Chat with a study abroad advisor and begin an application by contacting the Center for International Programs (international@siena.edu) in Foy Hall 301. You can view a summary of our J-Term programs here

J-TERM 2026

Location course(s) dates cost
Brussels, Belgium

Belgian Food and Ingredients

December 29 - January 17 $3125
Prague, Czech Republic

Students choose one course:

  • Czech Brewing Industry: Production, Economics, and Marketing
  • Newswriting
  • Art and Architecture of Prague
December 28 - January 14 $3125
Siena, Italy

Students choose one course:

  • Art History: Italian Costume and Fashion
  • A Green Renaissance: Sustainable Development in Tuscany
December 29 - January 17 $3125
St. Mary, Jamaica

Students earn 3 credits for a volunteering project focused on areas such as business development, childcare, and teaching. 

December 28 - January 17 $3125*
$200 scholarship for Pell students!
Cusco, Peru

Students earn 3 credits for a volunteering project focused on areas such as healthcare, teaching, animal care, or construction. 

December 28 - January 17 $3125*
$200 scholarship for Pell students!