The Global Gateway Program

Suffolk University is all about global education. Our Global Gateway Program brings the world to you in Boston, and you out into the world.

The Global Gateway Program provides an opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the important history, art, and food of a new culture. The program allows a globally focused cohort of first-year students to experience another country at a fraction of the cost.

Program Details

Travel for spring break 2026 will be announced this summer! Past location have included Madrid, Spain and Thessaloniki, Greece.

Any first-year student is welcome to apply for the Global Gateway Program. The program is open to students of all majors in the College of Arts & Sciences and the Sawyer Business School. Please note, that transfer students with more than 30 transfer credits will not be considered for the program.

The Global Gateway program fee is $695 and includes roundtrip airfare, in-country ground transportation, a shared hotel room, most meals, guided visits, entrance fees, and travel insurance.

Students will participate in a wide variety of activities, including museum visits, hiking, cultural meals, archeological sites, cooking classes, and more.

Application Process

Students will complete an online application where they can express why they are a good match for this program. The application deadline is October 15. Following the submission of their application, eligible students will be invited to an in-person interview. Students will be notified of their acceptance into the program by mid-December.

There will be a series of mandatory group meetings before and after the trip dates for students to engage with their travel cohort, introduce students to the new culture, and outline trip goals and expectations.

For more information, please contact us.

Timeline

  • Application deadline: October 15
  • Interviews take place in November and December
  • Students will be notified by mid-December
  • Confirm acceptance and make payment by the beginning of the second semester
  • Apply for passport by late January (if applicable)
  • Pre-trip meetings in February and March leading up to the trip
  • Travel over spring break in March
  • Two meetings upon return

Information Sessions

Information sessions will be held in September and October. Dates will be announced soon!

Contact us with any questions you may have.