Experience hands-on, global learning through an Intensive Courses Abroad (ICA)!

• ICAs are study abroad courses taught during Drexel’s Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer break period.
• ICAs range from 1 to 2 weeks long with some pre and/or post work.
• ICAs are taught/led by Drexel faculty as well as local guest experts.
• ICAs are generally worth 3 to 4 Drexel credits.

Freshman Friendly Intensive Courses Abroad:

• Drexel is excited to offer study abroad opportunities to First Year students. Freshmen Friendly ICAs: 
  • Are open to First Year matriculated students in all majors.
  • Have no pre-requisite course requirements.       
• Provide First Year students with faculty mentorship and special programming.
• Fall Break applicants must request to open an application by May 15th. These applications then need to be completed by May 31st. Please see additional directions below

Freshman Friendly ICAs

• Winter Break in Denmark: Addiction, Public Health & Harm Reduction
• Spring Break in Greece: Cretan Civilizations
• Spring Break in Italy: Thinking (A)Broad: Exploring Business Culture
• Spring Break in Spain: Thinking (A)Broad: Exploring Business Culture
• Spring Break in Sweden & Norway: Scandinavian Perspective on Justice
• Summer Break in Scotland: Edinburgh Fringe Festival

First Year Student ICA Application Instructions

• First Year students must activate their Drexel email address to apply.
• Students must email studyabroad@drexel.edu indicating Drexel username and ICA program of choice. Study Abroad will open their ICA application. 
• To complete the application, click “Account Login” at www.drexel.edu/studyabroad
• Students must submit the application materials below by the deadlines outlined on the program page.

• Statement of purpose
• 1 teacher recommendation
• Brief interview with Drexel faculty leader (in-person or via phone/skype)
• Refund Agreement
• $25 Application Fee
• $500 Advanced Program Fee Payment (refundable if declined ICA admission)