Wheaton Semester Programs
Wheaton in México
Wheaton in México is a 17-week semester program that combines language study and practice, interdisciplinary courses, cultural immersion, and academic excursions. It provides students a unique opportunity to experience and learn about the diverse cultures, languages and peoples of México. With a population of 129 million, México accounts for 25% of the world’s Spanish speakers and is the country of origin for 60% of the 62.5 million Latinos living in the United States. Students live with host families in the city of Querétaro and have opportunities to travel to other regions of the country, such as México City, Oaxaca, Guanajuato, Puebla, and the ecologically diverse Sierra Gorda. In order to maximize learning, space is limited.
LEARN MORE about this opportunity to live with and learn from the peoples of Mexico. You can also see the Wheaton in Mexico Brochure.
The spring 2026 application is open! The application deadline is Friday, March 7, 2025.
Wheaton Semester in Prague
Semester in Prague is a 15-week faculty-led semester program where students study in the Czech Republic and live in Prague, the country's vibrant capital. Rich in history and culture, studying abroad in Prague gives students a firsthand glimpse into the beauty of the Czech Republic. Cobblestone streets, ancient bridges, and a hilltop castle help lend the City of a Hundred Spires its reputation as one of the world’s most beautiful, brimming with architecture from every period and style in its millennial history. The program provides students a unique opportunity to experience and learn about the history, literature, art, and politics of the Czech Republic and Central Europe. Students reside in residence halls or apartments and study at the CIEE Study Center. CIEE Prague is located in the central neighborhood of Vyšehrad, in a beautiful park-like setting atop one of Prague’s highest hills about 15 minutes from the Old Town area.
LEARN MORE about this unique study opportunity in the heart of Central Europe.
The fall 2025 application is open! The application deadline is Monday, January 20, 2025.
Wheaton Semester in Jerusalem
Semester in Jerusalem is a faculty-led semester program where students explore and engage with ancient biblical and modern Middle East narratives. It provides students a unique opportunity to experience and learn about the land and story of the Bible and the diverse cultures, customs, and issues of those living in Israel today. Students reside and study at Jerusalem University College in Jerusalem, the cradle of ancient civilizations and one of the most vibrant cultural and religious communities in the world. Field studies and academic excursions will take students to other regions of the country, such as the Dead Sea, Nazareth, and Galilee; the program also includes travel to Jordan for study. In order to maximize learning, space is limited.
LEARN MORE about this exciting interdisciplinary study opportunity. You can also see the Semester in Jerusalem Brochure.
The Semester in Jerusalem program is currently suspended.