International Programs Office

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The international programs office (IPO) encourages all students to integrate international experiences into their education, engage with Reed's global network, and expand their understanding of other cultures, perspectives, and educational environments.

Global Learning is Within Your Reach

43%

of Reedies study abroad or away from campus as part of their academic plan.

90+

international and off-campus programs in more than 40 countries.

Equitable Access

Off-campus studies participants remain eligible for Reed financial aid.

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Start Your Study Abroad Journey

Considering studying abroad? Explore program options and learn how to make it happen.

How to Study Abroad at Reed

What Makes Off-Campus Study at Reed Special?

Integrated with Reed Academics

Programs are carefully selected so your off-campus coursework complements your Reed education and counts toward graduation.

Individualized Advising

The international programs office provides one-on-one advising to help you identify programs that match your academic goals, prepare for the experience, and make a smooth transition back to campus.

Equitable Access

Reed maintains the same tuition and financial aid policies for off-campus study to ensure every student—regardless of financial background—has access to international and domestic opportunities.

Global Range, Intellectual Depth

Choose from 90+ programs in more than 40 countries, representing diverse disciplines, languages, and learning models. Whether you’re studying politics in France, history in Athens, or ecology in Chile, you’ll find programs that align with Reed’s academic standards.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Off-campus study is not only about place—it’s about perspective. Reed encourages students to engage deeply with new academic cultures, communities, and methodologies to develop the skills and insight of a global citizen.

About Off-Campus Study Programs

Students who attend Reed international programs with plans approved by the Off-Campus Study Programs Committee (OCSC) are guaranteed the following:

Participating students retain their status as fully registered and enrolled students at Reed College.
All applicable credit earned during study at an approved international program will be transferred and accepted by Reed.
Students on financial aid will be able to apply their aid, adjusted to reflect program costs, to expenses of study abroad programs.

Review OCSC Principles for Approved Programs

Travel Advisories

The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory for Lebanon and Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. Reed College's off-campus programs in these countries have been canceled.

Students considering off-campus programs in Egypt must contact the director of international programs.