Freshman Friendly Intensive Courses Abroad
Experience hands-on, global learning through an Intensive Courses Abroad (ICA)!
- ICAs are study abroad courses taught during Drexel’s Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer break period.
- ICAs range from 1 to 2 weeks long with some pre and/or post work.
- ICAs are taught/led by Drexel faculty as well as local guest experts.
- ICAs are generally worth 3 to 4 Drexel credits.
Freshman Friendly Intensive Courses Abroad:
- Drexel is excited to offer study abroad opportunities to First Year students. Freshmen Friendly ICAs:
- Are open to First Year matriculated students in all majors.
- Have no pre-requisite course requirements.
- Provide First Year students with faculty mentorship and special programming.
Freshman Friendly ICAs
Winter Break, return before the holidays! Deadline: September 30th.
Spring Break. Deadline: November 17th.
First Year Student ICA Application Instructions
- First Year students must activate their Drexel email address to apply.
- Students must email studyabroad@drexel.edu indicating Drexel username and ICA program of choice. Study Abroad will open their ICA application.
- To complete the application, click “Account Login” at
- Students must submit the application materials below by the deadlines outlined on the program page.
- Statement of purpose
- 1 teacher recommendation
- Brief interview with Drexel faculty leader (in-person or Zoom)
- Refund Agreement
- $25 Application Fee
- $500 Advanced Program Fee Payment (refundable if declined ICA admission)
