Study Abroad / Off-Campus Programs
Upcoming opportunities:
"I found myself reminiscing about Cal Poly and the incredible experiences I had there...particularly with the department itself. And a huge aspect of my experience was the study abroad programs that were offered. I participated on the first one to Japan and China...This trip began my desire to live and work in foreign lands. I then spent a year studying in the program in Florence...and then joined the LA trip through Spain and Portugal. So, as you can see, I took advantage of all that was offered and to this day I value every minute of those experiences. For students who desire similar things and can save up and afford such opportunities, I encourage each and every one of them."
--Kirkwood Hale, class of 1988
The department encourages every student to participate in off-campus study opportunities as a means to enhance professional education and development, and heighten personal growth and awareness. Through off-campus study, the department hopes students will:
- Extend beyond the familiar classroom and campus environments the opportunity to "Learn By Doing" through academic and travel activities located off campus nationally or internationally.
- Heighten development and involvement of intellectual, emotional and perceptual learning through immersion in off campus landscapes and cultures.
- Acquire and develop skills and knowledge for day-to-day activities, practical life experiences and life-long learning.
Off campus study provides the opportunity to explore and experience unique study options, approaches, landscapes and cultures. Students must evaluate opportunities against personal goals, department requirements, scheduling and budget considerations. Participation in any approved program is intended to allow for normal progress toward the satisfaction of graduation requirements.
Consult an academic advisor of your interests in study abroad to locate programs. Students wishing to receive academic credit for Off-Campus study must participate in a pre-approved study/travel experience, and adhere to the procedures and requirements established by the Landscape Architecture Department and Cal Poly.
Click the buttons to learn more about eligibility criteria and how to apply, and explore study abroad or other off-campus program options:
Contact for More Information
Landscape Architecture Department
Off-Campus Study Committee
Joseph Ragsdale
Email: jragsdal@calpoly.edu
Phone: 756-2040
César Torres-Bustamante
Email: ctorresb@calpoly.edu
Phone: 756-1534
Aaron Liggett
Email: aliggett@calpoly.edu
Phone: 756-2915
