Semester

An Amazing Semester, Living and Learning Abroad

St. John’s University has three distinctive semester long programs for you to choose from: Discover the World: Europe, Discover France: Paris semester, and our premier Discover Italy: Rome semester.  Each program has been carefully developed with students' needs in mind. For those of you who are interested in taking advantage of traveling in one semester, we offer the Discover the World program. For others who prefer to get to know one location better, our Rome or Paris campuses may be ideal for you. As a Vincentian school we include service learning opportunities in each location for students to help change the world and understand their host country on a deeper level.

Take a look at our semester programs:

  • Discover the World: Education – designed especially for education majors, this specialized program offers coursework for education majors in three countries following the Discover the World format.  All students will visit Paris, Rome, and Seville in one semester while staying on track for graduation.
  • Discover the World: Europe – in a single semester, you’ll immerse yourself in the languages, cultures, and communities of three countries through this innovative St. John’s program. Experience life in a variety of countries to gain a broader understanding of the issues shaping our changing world.
  • Discover the World: Pharmacy – designed especially for pharmacy majors this specialized program offers you the same coursework offered in Queens in three countries using the innovative Discover the World format. All students will visit Paris, Rome and Seville in one semester while staying on track for graduation.
  • Discover France: Paris Semester - spend a full semester or even a year at St. John’s new campus in Paris, France! Enjoy our completely renovated facilities located in the 6th arrondissement, just a quick cab ride or stroll from famous Parisian landmarks.  Bring to life the art, culture and politics that have inspired luminaries throughout history!
  • Pharmacy Sixth Year Program - Especially designed for sixth year Pharmacy students, this program allows students to spend a 4-week rotation in Rome during the fall semester, while staying on track for graduation! Students may take CPP 6110 in module 1, from August 27 to September 21; CPP 6111 in module 2, from September 24 to October 19; or CPP 6105 in module 3, from October 22 - November 16.
  • Discover Italy: Rome Semester - spend a full semester or even a year at St. John’s University’s campus in Rome, Italy – a premier academic institution in the heart of the Eternal City. While there, you’ll conduct an in-depth exploration of Italian history, language and culture, using the distinctive academic resources of this remarkable city.