Study Abroad
NMC was ranked 15 nationally among community colleges for short-term study abroad opportunities by the Institute of International Education. NMC’s 65 students who traveled in 2025 made it first among community colleges in the nation as a percentage of enrollment.
2027 Study Abroad Opportunities
Study Abroad Application
- England — HISTORY/LITERATURE Study Abroad: March 26–April 5, 2027
Faculty: Julieanna Frost & Melissa Sprenkle
(Course requirements: ENG 111 or HST 101 or HST 102) - India — HUMANITIES Study Abroad: May 6–20, 2027
Faculty: Sarah Montgomery-Richards
(Course requirements: PHL 121 or PHL 122 or HUM 116) - Italy — CULINARY Study Abroad: May 9–20, 2027
Faculty: James Morse & Michael Peterson
(Course requirements: CUL 110 & 111 or CUL 118) - Ireland — AUDIO TECH Study Abroad: May 15–26, 2027
Faculty: Sam Boase-Miller & Ryan Younce
(Course requirements: AUD 110, 120, or 130) - Italy & France — AUTOMOTIVE TECH Study Abroad: May 27–June 6, 2027
Faculty: Wayne Moody & Kenneth Klumpp
(Course requirements: AT 100, 110, 120 & 140)
How Do I Apply For A Study Abroad Experience?
- Fill out the Study Abroad Application and turn it into International Services in the Osterlin Building.
- Register for Spring (HISTORY/LIT) courses on / after October 21, 2026
- Register for Summer (AUDIO TECH, CULINARY, HUMANITIES AND AUTOMOTIVE) courses on / after October 21, 2026
- After you have registered, you can submit a $500 deposit.
- Deposits are due by November 13, 2026
- You'll receive the Global Opportunity Scholarship after you submit your deposit.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Go to the calendar to learn more about the Multicultural Club, International Teas or our World Language meeting times.
Student Risk Management Forms:
NMC highly encourages, but does not require, anyone traveling on an NMC-sponsored study abroad experience to be vaccinated for Covid-19.
Student Study Abroad Manual
NMC recommends that students read the manual before traveling.
Funding for opportunities can be accessed in several ways. The Global Opportunities Fund has scholarships available to NMC students and faculty. The fund was started by former NMC President Tim Nelson and his wife, Nancy Johnson, to celebrate NMC's sixtieth anniversary and support international learning and engagement.
Faculty Risk Management Forms:
Global events
The Office of International Services and Service Learning hopes to continue to expand intercultural connections for students enrolled on our campuses. To this end we are partnering with a variety of programs to arrange presentations, experiences and events that have a global focus. The following links are excellent sources for scheduled opportunities:
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