Tentative Program Dates: June 15 - July 3, 2026

This study abroad will explore the important political, social, and cultural transformations that shaped both the French and American Revolutions. Through lectures, discussions, and site visits to historical and modern cities such as Normandie, Marseille, Bordeaux, and Paris, students will examine the key events, ideas, and historical figures that drove these two revolutions, comparing their causes, outcomes, and legacies—and the connections between leaders on both sides of the Atlantic World. Students will gain a deeper understanding of how these two revolutions were influenced by shared Enlightenment ideals, and how ideas of liberty, equality, and fraternity shaped revolutionary thought. Students will also learn about the differences between the development of republicanism in the United States and the French pursuit of radical social reform, which ultimately led to cycles of instability in France in the nineteenth century.

What is Included:

Accommodations, ground transportation, international health insurance, and group activities.

What is NOT Included:

Airfare, tuition (3 credits), travel insurance, most meals, and personal expenses. 

Students are responsible for purchasing their international airfare to and from the program destination(s). Students should not purchase their flight until receiving specific instructions from the faculty leaders after December 1.

 **Passport Requirement** 

Deadline: December 1, 2025

Student with a Valid Passport: 

Students who have a current passport will need to upload an image of their passport by December 1, 2025 to their enrollment forms.

Student without a Valid Passport

Apply for or renew your passport immediately. After November 1, students must pay to expedite the application process. Do not delay beginning this process.

Application & Renewal Website: 

The routine processing time is currently up to 6 weeks and expedited services is up to 3 weeks. These processing times are subject to change and can lengthen significantly. We highly recommend applying for or renewing your passport as soon as possible. Most countries require at least 6 months remaining time on your passport expiration from your intended date of departure. Example: If your passport expires December 1, 2026, you would need to renew your passport to travel in the summer 2026. 

**Preparing for Travel** 

Travel and Entry Requirements: U.S. State Department Website: 

Each country has established entry requirements and travel restrictions set for foreign visitors and their citizens. Any country can change their regulations at any time. We encourage all students and their families to review details about the country or countries you plan to travel to and to continue monitoring the information leading up to your departure. 

U.S. State Department Website: France