Global Passport

At St. John’s University, your global adventure starts from DAY ONE!

Our one-of-a-kind Global Passport program gives first-year students the chance to take their education beyond the classroom—right from their very first semester. Imagine diving into your required first-year course in a totally fresh way, learning from top professors who bring the vibrant history, art, and culture of Rome and Paris straight into your New York classroom.

After your semester in Queens, you’ll pack your bags and head overseas with your classmates and professors for a 7-day immersive experience in either Paris or Rome—earning credit while living what you’ve learned. Talk about bringing your studies to life!

And we believe every student should have this opportunity. That’s why we keep the Global Passport program incredibly affordable—just $800 (plus airfare) for this unforgettable experience. It’s our way of making sure your first year doesn’t just start strong—it starts global. 

So how does it work?

Your First-Year Curriculum - in New York and Abroad. You’ll apply to enroll in a New York course that already fits your first-year requirements - whether that’s Core, language, or for your major - and take it during the fall or spring semester.

In class, you’ll explore global ideas through engaging readings and projects that set you up for something exciting ahead. Then, at the end of the semester, comes the best part: you’ll travel with your classmates and professor to Rome or Paris for 7 days! Fall semester courses travel in January, and spring semester courses travel in May. You’ll also receive an additional credit to represent your global engagement abroad.

• Global Passport courses for Fall 2026
  • Paris APPLY HERE
    • HIS 1000 Emergence of a Global Society
    • PHI 1000 Philosophy of the Human Person
  • Rome APPLY HERE
    • FYS 1000 First-Year Seminar
    • THE 1000 Perspectives on Christianity
• Global Passport courses for Spring 2027
  • Paris: APPLY HERE
    • FRE 1010 French Level I - may be used for the language requirement or elective credit
         *SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE FOR FRE 1010*
    • FYS 1000 First-Year Seminar
    • FYW 1000 First-Year Writing
    • PHI 1000 Philosophy of the Human Person
  • Rome: APPLY HERE
    • EDU 1001 Childhood Learning and Development (1-6)
         *SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE FOR EDU 1001*
    • FYS 1000 First-Year Seminar
    • FYW 1000 First-Year Writing
    • HIS 1000 Emergence of a Global Society
    • ITA 1010 Italian Level I - may be used for the language requirement or elective credit
    • PHI 1000 Philosophy of the Human Person
    • SCI 1000 Scientific Inquiry
    • SPE 1000 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
    • THE 1000 Perspectives on Christianity

Please review the Paris and Rome program brochures for information on the program’s course options, dates of travel, and details on our St. John's European locations.

Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 program:

• Applications for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 will open March 15.
• Students who started in Spring 2026 at St. John's may only apply for Fall 2026.
• We strongly encourage transfer students to apply for the Fall program.

Space is limited, so apply early!  Once we reach capacity, new applicants will be move to a waitlist in the hopes that a space may open up for you. 

Program Fee & Financial Assistance

$800* (No, really… it’s only $800!).  A $250 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of confirmation.

• First-year students in the Greenberg School of Risk Management will receive an $800 award to cover the cost of the Fall 2026 program fee (not applicable to spring). No additional award application is required. This will be applied after each student confirms their spot with a $250 program deposit.
• Students enrolling in FRE 1010 for the Paris program in Spring 2027 may apply for an award through the Global Passport in Paris Fund.
• Students enrolling in EDU 1001 for the Rome program in Spring 2027 may be eligible for the Dennis Family Award to cover the $800 program fee. Students must first confirm their spot with a $250 program deposit.
• Pell-eligible students can consider the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for either fall or spring, with application due in early October. Awards can range up to $2500. 

More information on these and other financial awards can be found at www.stjohns.edu/global$. 

*NOTE: Round-trip airfare is not included in the program fee.  

What's Included?

• On-campus accommodations in shared dorm rooms in Rome or Paris
• A welcome and farewell meal
• Partial meal plan, equivalent to 8 other meals throughout the week
• Metro passes, guided tours and entrance fees for all program excursions
• Comprehensive international health insurance

         …and most importantly... the academic experience of a lifetime!!

Through your academic study, guided tours and community service, in keeping with St. John's global mission, you become a global citizen – a citizen not only of our New York City campuses, but of the world.