Study Abroad: Study Abroad programs emphasize social, political, historical and cultural understanding through a total immersion into the life and culture of a foreign country. Study trips abroad range in duration from two weeks to a full academic year.

Domestic Study: For students interested in diverse populations and locations outside Chicago yet within the United States, domestic study courses offer students the opportunity to pursue such inquiry.  

Community-based Service Learning: Community-based Service learning courses provide students with the opportunity to work with a community organization or agency and to reflect upon what they have learned through this service in class discussions. Opportunities are available through the Steans Center for Community-Based Service Learning.

Internships: Internship courses offer students the opportunity to gain real world experience in hiring, employment, communication, and the culture of businesses or organizations. Students who apply and receive internship opportunities through the University Internship Program will register for ISP 250. In addition, some Colleges and departments offer 200-level and 300-level internships that will satisfy the experiential learning requirement. 

Individual or group research projects: These research projects involve extensive field or laboratory work. The projects are supervised, evaluated and graded by a faculty member.