Study Abroad
Explore global cultures and enhance your education with TCC's Study Abroad Program, offering transformative international travel opportunities.
Unlock the world and broaden your horizons with TCC's transformative Study Abroad Program. At TCC, we believe that learning extends beyond the classroom, and our study abroad opportunities are designed to provide you with a life-changing educational experience. Immerse yourself in diverse cultures, gain a global perspective, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Program Cost & Requirements
- The cost of the short-term programs (10-14 days) ranges from $3,200-$3,900 per person
- TCC tuition and fees are in addition to the program cost
- Early deposits are required. Non-refundable restrictions and cancellation penalties may apply
- Trips are small group based, usually 10 participants
- Students should check with the Financial Aid office to determine if they qualify for financial aid
- TCC will cover travel insurance for all participating students. Details about your insurance plan will come directly from iNext once the trip is finalized.
Questions?
Direct Financial Aid questions to stephen.ellison@tulsacc.edu. Use a subject line of Study Abroad & Financial Aid and be sure to include your student T#.
Direct Programming Questions to douglas.price@tulsacc.edu.
Destinations
Our 2026 trips are now posted! See below for where in the world we are headed in 2026.
Questions?
If you have questions about a specific destination, contact the trip coordinator.
For general questions about our study abroad trips, contact Global Learning at globaled@tulsacc.edu.
Italy, Rome & Florence — Humanities
Dates: Spring Break — March 13–21
Course Credit: Humanities II. (HUMN 2223)
Trip Coordinator: Raymond Powell | raymond.powell1@tulsacc.edu
From Ancient Times through the Renaissance, some of the world’s greatest art and architecture has been associated with Italy. This Spring Break, you can see some of those artistic treasures and earn 3 hours of Humanities credit at the same time! Visit Rome and Florence and complete Humanities II (HUMN 2223). The course will include visits to the Vatican Museum and St. Peter’s Basilica, the Pantheon, the Michelangelo’s David, Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, and much more.
Speaking French is not a prerequisite to participate in this trip.
Italy, Rome & Florence — Art
Dates: May 2026 (Specific Dates TBD)
Trip Coordinator: Tyler Griese | tyler.griese@tulsacc.edu
Explore the eternal cultural treasures in Italy! Travel to Rome and Florence to immerse yourself in the local culture, history, and culinary tradition. Students will view and learn from masterpieces such as The Sistine Chapel, The Colosseum, and the Duomo in Florence. Throughout this program you will walk in the footprints of artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo, Caravaggio, Bernini, and Raphael to learn about and experience their technical decision making as manifested through their masterworks. You will traverse through several of the world’s greatest collections of artworks including the Vatican Museum and the Uffizi Gallery. Students will create drawings to express and document the journey and to better understand the cultural and methodological significance of Italian culture through architecture, painting, and sculpture.
Participants will be enrolled in and complete simultaneous coursework for both HUMN 2113 and HUMN 2223.
France – Champagne & Alsace Regions
Dates: May 2026 (Specific Dates TBD)
Trip Coordinator: Francoise Sullivan | francoise.sullivan@tulsacc.edu
Experience a small-town feel and get to know some French families and “real” French culture. Expand your horizon: try new food, play “pétanque” with locals, experience a small-town market, and discover the beautiful Champagne region! Then visit the Alsace region. Nestled between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River, the Alsace region of France is a captivating blend of natural beauty, rich history, and cultural charm. Famed for its storybook villages with colorful half-timbered houses, scenic vineyards along the Alsace Wine Route, and a unique blend of French and German heritage, Alsace offers something for every traveler.
Note: Speaking French is not a prerequisite for participating in this trip.
Japan
Dates: May 2026 (Specific Dates TBD)
Trip Coordinator: Mariko Takahashi | mariko.takahashi@tulsacc.edu
Japan is extremely clean and safe, with one of the lowest crime rates in the world. The public transit system is highly efficient, clean, and punctual. The food is nutritious and delicious, while it may seem very different to an American palate. The people live in harmony and peace (also, they are courteous and helpful). The isolated geography has shaped the culture, food, and architecture. Come join the group and experience what you have been missing!
Note: Speaking Japanese is not a prerequisite for participating in this trip.
Costa Rica
Dates: May 2026 (Specific Dates TBD)
Trip Coordinator: Mary Gard | mary.gard@tulsacc.edu
Travel with us to Costa Rica, the Emerald Jewel of Central America and experience the natural beauty and rich culture of this country with no military. We will be lodging and conducting research at the La Suerte Biological Station where we will observe primates, sloths, leaf-cutter ants, and poison dart frogs to name a few. Discover the flavors of Costa Rica with a hands-on rainforest cooking classes and enjoy a scenic boat tour through the lush Tortuguero Canals. Students will weave their way through this incredible nation while cultivating a deep appreciation for the culture with the world’s highest literacy rate and a heart for conservation and regenerative ecology. Don’t miss this chance to explore Costa Rica’s incredible natural and cultural treasures while enhancing your environmental science education.
Edinburgh, Scotland & London, England
Dates: May 2026 (Specific Dates TBD)
Trip Coordinator: Mary Moeller | mary.moeller@tulsacc.edu
Join me “across the pond” next summer as we explore two of the greatest British cities. Edinburgh, Scotland has been described as “a city of shifting light, of changing skies, of sudden vistas. A city so beautiful it breaks the heart again and again.” Harry Potter fans will rejoice in being able to walk the streets that inspired the Wizarding World. Our second city, London, England, provides “all that life can afford”, Dr. Samuel Johnson wrote. We’ll encounter rich global history at the British Museum, see historical landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, and take in the words of Shakespeare at the world-famous Globe theater. Dr. Johnson once remarked that “when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." This will be my 6th trip to London, and I will never tire of it! Join me in May 2026.
International Studies & World Languages Programs
Study Abroad Resources
Traveling abroad does not have to be confusing if you know the right things before you go. If your passport is expiring within the next three months, you need to renew it before departing.
Check out some of the internationally-focused events in the Tulsa area.
Impact of Study Abroad on Intercultural Sensitivity
In collaboration with TCC’s Office of Planning and Institutional Research, a pre- and post-study was conducted on our study abroad participants to measure the impact of the study abroad experience on students’ intercultural sensitivity. When comparing the pre- and post-surveys, two items were found to have significant changes. Those changes were “I can be as sociable as I want to be when interacting with people from different cultures,” and “I tend to wait before forming an impression of culturally-distinct counterparts.” Of the students that participated in the research, 50% of them had never traveled outside the United States prior to the study abroad trip. In the open-ended question about civic or community involvement, students reported interest in volunteering in the following areas: hospitals, dental clinics, Tulsa City-County Library, voice for Study Abroad, child development, arts, language club, cultural event activities, hosting an exchange student, parks and recreation, and colleges.