Benefits
The Distinctive Cherrington Advantage
By their junior year, DU students are more than ready to take on the world. They have met many of their undergraduate requirements and have begun serious work in their majors. They are ready to test their learning in a new setting and to add to their knowledge through a transnational challenge.
That is why DU’s Cherrington Global Scholars program—which is unique among American colleges and universities—makes sure that all eligible juniors and seniors have the opportunity to study abroad, taking classes that reinforce their University course work. Our Study Abroad Office works closely with students, helping them select sites and programs that complement their DU learning and their personal goals. The Cherrington options span six continents and represent first-rate institutions. Once students have chosen their sites, the University makes the rest easy—and affordable.
Students spend their quarter studying abroad at no additional cost beyond that of a term at DU—apart from variable personal expenses such as local transportation, books and optional excursions. Choosing from DU programs on six continents, Cherrington Global Scholars pay DU tuition and fees, as well as room and board when this has been secured in advance by DU. Because DU is a quarter-system institution and most overseas programs last a semester, students often receive a semester abroad for the cost of a quarter at DU.
- DU also pays the cost of transportation to and from the study abroad site.
- DU covers fees for visa applications, required permits to study and insurance mandated by the host country or university.
- DU waives any application and program fees.
Perspective
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness — all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance or broad, wholesome charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.—Mark Twain