Study Abroad

NMC was ranked No. 10 nationally among community colleges for short-term study abroad opportunities by the Institute of International Education. And NMC’s 50 students who traveled in 2022 made it first among community colleges in the nation as a percentage of enrollment, with nearly 2 percent of students taking part in a study abroad experience.

2026 Study Abroad Opportunities

Study Abroad Application

• Kenya— HUMANITIES/SOCIAL WORK Study Abroad: May 4-18, 2026
  Faculty: Lisa Blackford
  (Course requirements: HUM 116 or PLS 211 or SWK 121)
  • Flyer / Itinerary

• Scotland— BIOLOGY Study Abroad: May 18-27, 2026
  Faculty: Dr. Nicholas Roster
  (Course requirements: BIO or ENV course)
  • Flyer / Itinerary

• Guatemala — NURSING Study Abroad: May 16-25, 2026
  Faculty: Kim Anderson
  (Course requirements: BIO 226)
  • Flyer / Indicative Schedule / Medical Campaigns — What to expect

• Italy — CULINARY Study Abroad: May 25- June 3, 2026
  Faculty: Chef James Morse
  (Course requirements: CUL 110 and CUL 111 or CUL 118)
  
  • Flyer / Itinerary
• Italy— EARLY EDUCATION Study Abroad: June 2–June 13, 2026
  Faculty: Cheryl Bloomquist & Melissa Thiebaut
  (Course requirements: HUM 116 or PLS 211 or SWK 121)
  • Flyer / Itinerary

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Student Activity Calendar

Go to the calendar to learn more about the Multicultural Club, International Teas or our World Language meeting times.

Student Risk Management Forms:

• S-1 Student Declaration Form
• S-2 Participant Medical History Form

NMC highly encourages, but does not require, anyone traveling on a 2024 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.

• Global Opportunities Scholarship Fund Application

Faculty Risk Management Forms:

• E-3 Travel Waiver for Faculty
• S-2 Participant Medical History Form

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:

• Dennos Museum Center
• International Affairs Forum
• Extended Education & Training
• Student Life Office
• Global Literature Reading Group
• Community Travel Opportunities