The Skidmore in Beijing program curriculum integrates intensive language study with additional content courses offered in English. All courses, including the language course, have a strong field studies focus. Courses are offered through the IES Beijing Center and are taught by local faculty in conjunction with our Resident Director.

There are two required courses in which all students enroll: Mandarin Language in China and Field Studies in China.

Students elect two additional courses, taught in Engliish, from possible subject areas such as Art, Anthropology, Economics, Government, and History. Participants are expected to carry a full course load of 15-16 credits. All course work taken in Beijing is reported on a Skidmore College transcript. Skidmore College students will have their grades from Beijing computed in their cumulative GPA and 300-level credits taken in Beijing may count toward Skidmore’s “maturity-level” credit requirements. Click here for fall 2007 course descriptions.

Skidmore’s academic departments and programs have designated specific study abroad programs that best fit the curricular needs of their majors and minors. Please check the approved programs list for your major or minor department to see if this program has been approved.

If you are not a Skidmore College student, you should check with your home campus for information on credit transfer.

• Beijing - the City
• Program Description and Dates
• The Skidmore-IES Connection
• Courses and Credits
• Field Study
• Orientation and Cultural Activities
• Housing
• Requirements and Application
• Cost
• Welcome to Beijing