Language Requirement: None
Academic Standing by Program Start: Sophomore or above
Location: Africa, Morocco
GPA: 2.5

Program Overview

Spend your summer studying abroad in one of the most diverse countries on the planet: Morocco! Designed for students who want to improve their Arabic language skills, the Summer Moroccan Studies program will immerse you in Morocco's rich culture and give you greater insight into present-day Moroccan society. Explore how Amazigh, Arab, French, Spanish, and North and West African influences have helped form Morocco's identity and contributed to its diversity. 

All your courses will be taught in English and complemented with immersive co-curricular activities and excursions to increase your understanding of Morocco's rich culture.

For more information about the program, including dates and course information, please visit: CIEE: Summer Moroccan Studies in Rabat.

Dates and Deadlines

 
TermYearDeadlineArrival DateDeparture Date
Summer II20253/1/20256/16/20257/14/2025

CIEE offers two different summer sessions. Summer Session I is not open to UO students, as it overlaps with the end of spring term.

Consult with your GEO Study Abroad Advisor before starting an application.  

Selection for the program is based on a review of your written application, recommendation, transcript(s), and completion of the interview process. Qualified applicants are recommended by a GEO Study Abroad Program Advisor. The final selection of participants is made by CIEE.

IMPORTANT: Application for a CIEE program involves two parts:

  1. Completion of the GEO application process.
  2. Completion of the CIEE application process.

Please note that the GEO deadline supersedes the CIEE deadline. An application fee is due at the time of application and is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Discount for Pell Recipients

To expand access to study abroad, GEO is offering a $500 discount for this program to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.