Semester at Sea welcomes curious, engaged students of any sex, gender identity, race, disability status, veteran status, nationality, or ethnicity to apply to travel the world as part of our living and learning community.
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Recent high school graduates who are interested in sailing before enrolling full-time at an undergraduate institution
Students who are enrolled full-time in a degree-granting program at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university
Students who have recently completed their undergraduate studies and wish to extend their learning
10+ Destinations
Experience life in more countries than any other study abroad program.
Shipboard Life
With the ship as your home, you’ll be part of an amazing community of learners.
College Credit
Keep your goals on track, and earn up to 15 credits from a top-ranked university.
Global Experience
Become a citizen of the world, and develop a comparative understanding of global cultures.
Full-time undergraduate students can apply and launch their journey with Semester at Sea in five easy steps.
Set yourself up for smooth sailing on your admissions journey!
Find out if your school requires separate admissions or documentation for you to sail with SAS.
Admissions are on a rolling basis, but early application gives you the time you need to prepare.
Additional funding opportunities may be available through your school.
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Disclaimer: The calculator provides an estimate of total program fees. Tuition and cabin fees are subject to change. Additional scholarships and grants are also available.
Studying abroad is an investment in your education and your future. Semester at Sea offers numerous funding options, including scholarships and grants, to help make our one-of-a-kind program available to more students. Even students who don’t receive financial aid at their home colleges or universities may qualify for funding assistance through Semester at Sea.
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Everything you need to know about applying to Semester at Sea.
If you are in good academic standing and have a good record with regard to behavior on your home campus, you will be given every consideration. Semester at Sea operates with the philosophy that all undergraduate students should study abroad. We will work with you to help make it possible.
Once the Office of Admission has received your completed application, you will receive a reply in about 7-10 business days. It is advisable to follow up and verify that all components of your application have been received.
You should follow the Traditional Undergraduate application process for admission to your voyage. You will need to upload your current course enrollment on the application, under transcript, and email your high school transcript to your Admissions Advisor.
As soon as you are academically admitted, please submit your deposit within 30 days of admission. The deposit is applied against the tuition and fees for the semester. It is refundable up to 90 days prior to the start of the semester should you decide that you are unable to attend.
It varies. Voyages typically fill one to four months prior to sailing. We encourage you to submit your application early but please contact our office if you have a last-minute opportunity to join our program for the semester.
There’s no better way to learn about the Semester at Sea experience than from someone who has sailed with us! Through our Global Ambassador Program, you’ll be matched with a recent voyager who is still enrolled as an undergraduate student at a campus near you — or maybe even at your home campus! Global Ambassadors can answer many of your questions about the program and share their unique experiences with you.
