Journey Away for January Term
Each January, PLU offers a variety of local and global faculty-led study away courses. These intensive short-term travel programs are academically integrated experiences, carefully planned and administered by PLU faculty and Wang Center staff. J-Term study away courses are Global Scholar Award eligible and students are encouraged to check out these external scholarship/funding resources.
J-TERM 2026 IMPORTANT DATES
- January 2025: J-Term 2026 study away course offerings announced
- February 1st: Applications open for J-Term 2026 study away programs and Global Scholar Award
- April 15th: Application deadline for J-Term 2026 study away programs and Global Scholar Award
(It is strongly recommended that students apply early) - May 2nd: J-Term 2026 Decision Date
- May 16th: J-Term 2026 Confirmation Deadline
- Late May: Global Scholar Award Decision Date
- Late Spring/Summer: Rolling deadlines for select programs (first-come, first-served basis while space is available)
Explore J-Term 2026 Programs
International Offerings
CHSP 287 (GE*) | Scripts and Artifacts: Learning Chinese Writing through Museums and Archaeological Sites
*pending EPC approval
This program is still accepting applications!
HIST 288 (IT, GE) or IHON 258 (H2) | British Slavery and Anti-Slavery
This program is still accepting applications!
NURT 287 (VW) | Is Death Allowed?: An International Comparative Look at End-of-Life Policies
This program is still accepting applications!
RELI 215 (RL, VW, GE) | Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean
This program is still accepting applications!
HIST 289 and ENVT Environment & Society Credit | History of Gender, Economic, and Environmental Development in Italy
This program is still accepting applications!
NURT 487 or GNUR 587/687 | Social Determinants of Health in Oaxaca: Understanding the Complexities
This program is still accepting applications!
Domestic Offering
HISP 331 (VW, GE) or HISP 403 | Intensive Spanish and Culture in Puerto Rico
This program is still accepting applications!
*APPLICATION TIPS*
- Students may only submit one J-Term study away program application
- Within the application, applicants may list their 2nd or 3rd choice programs
- If a student is not selected for their 1st choice program, a Wang Center staff member may contact the applicant before the May decision date. Instructions will be provided to the student for how they can revise and resubmit their application in order to receive consideration for their 2nd choice program
- It is strongly recommended that students apply early!
- Each program has a minimum and maximum capacity
Things to Know about Financing Your J-Term Study Away Experience
- No tuition fee for J-Term study away courses
- Program fees differ for each J-Term study away course based on the cost of travel to the site, what is included in the experience, and other factors. The Wang Center aims to keep J-Term study away program fees as low as possible.
- Global Scholar Awards provide up to a 25% reduction of the final program fee
- Explore and apply for external study away scholarships – for example, students who are US citizens and receive a Pell Grant could be eligible to apply for the Gilman Scholarship.
- Read over the J-Term 2026 Study Away Financial Planning Sheet
** Wang Center staff regularly assess the political situations at all PLU program sites in light of student safety and health so that you have a safe and productive educational experience while studying away. **
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