International Programs Office

Sea Education Association (SEA)

United States

At the Sea Education Association (SEA), founded in 1971 at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and affiliated with Boston University, undergraduates may study the ocean from a multitude of academic perspectives. Coursework focuses on maritime studies, nautical science, and oceanography and includes six weeks of applied studies aboard a sailing vessel.

Program Information

Terms Available: semester

Type of Program: Study Abroad

Languages of Instruction: English

Language Prerequisite: N/A

Application

Application Deadline: Fall: June 1 | Spring: Nov. 1 (Financial Aid deadlines are 1-2 months prior)
How to Apply Guide
Program Application
Program website

Financial

Cost to attend:

Reed College charges the same tuition fees for a semester or year off-campus as for a semester or year spent on campus, plus the program's actual room and board fees. Reed College encourages students to choose programs based on their academic rather than financial needs to reflect Reed's belief that all students, regardless of financial circumstances, should have the opportunity to study abroad.

Financial aid continues for eligible students during the off-campus program. Students should discuss with the Financial Aid Office how other outside aid may impact their existing aid package. Check out more details directly on the Reed College Financial Aid page.

Past Student Testimonials

Photo provided by program: The bow of a sailing ship at sunset

Areas of Study

Division of History and Social Sciences

Environmental Science

Division of Mathematical and Natural Sciences