Types of Programs

Exchange programs are often, though not always, the least expensive options.
Students from Baylor and the host institution are exchanged, typically on a one-to-one basis.
Exchange programs have the most competitive admissions process.
Each student will enroll as an international student at a host university.
Baylor students are fully integrated with local students.
Housing is often acquired by the student independently or in cooperation with the host university's international office.
These programs are typically a semester or academic year in length.

Affiliate programs are often organized by educational organizations such as CIEE, CEA, SAI, or FIE (note: not all programs on these sites are approved by Baylor).
The program fee often includes housing, field trips, and some meals.
Affiliates provide on-site staff to assist students.
Baylor students may be less integrated with local students; courses usually taken with other U.S. students.
Many programs offer homestays as one housing option.
These programs can be over the winter, summer, semester, or academic year.

Programs organized and led by a Baylor faculty member.
Courses are taken with Baylor students only.
Many programs typically focus on a single theme or academic discipline.
Some programs are only open to students in specific majors.
Many programs are offered during the summer and winter; a few semester options are available.