Sarah Lawrence in Cuba

Havana, Cuba

This unique opportunity is offered to Reed students in conjunction with Sarah Lawrence College's program based in Havana. Students take four courses: Spanish, two electives, and a core seminar that focuses on gender, health, education, and sustainable development throughout Cuban society. Students can take classes with Cuban students at the University of Havana, the Instituto Superior de Artes, or at the Fundación del Nuevo Cine Latino-Americano.

This program is ideal for students interested in the Spanish language, humanities, social sciences, and the arts. Outside of the classroom, this program offers students opportunities to do fieldwork and internships at various organizations around the country. Students can take advantage of various trips around the country to deepen their understanding of Cuban politics, history and social life.

Program Information

Terms Available: semester

Type of Program: Study Abroad

Languages of Instruction: Spanish

Language Prerequisite: All courses are taught in Spanish. This program is open to students with the equivalent of four semesters of college-level Spanish.

Credit Transfer System
- Typical course load: 15 credits (4 courses)
- Units recorded in: semester credits (courses each worth 4 credits)
- Conversion to Reed units: 4 credits = 1 Reed unit
- Grading system: A to D- (failed courses not included on transcript)
GPA Requirement: 3.0
Credits: 16
Other requirements: Must be a Junior or a Senior.
Course Catalog

Application

Application Deadline: Fall: Feb 15 | Spring: Nov 1
Program Application
Program website

Housing: Host Family
Students studying in the Havana program stay in a casa particular: a part of a Cuban home available for rent, similar to a homestay. All students are in the same building, a 20-minute walk to the University of Havana.

Financial, Immigration

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.

Areas of Study

Announcements

2025 CLS Program Application Now Open!: The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Students spend eight to ten weeks over the summer studying one of a dozen critical languages: Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu. The program provides intensive language instruction and structured cultural activities designed to promote rapid language gains. Apply now for CLS 2025!

Off-Campus Programs in Israel, the West Bank, and Lebanon: The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 4-Do not Travel advisory for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, and Lebanon. Reed College's off-campus programs in these countries have been canceled for this academic year. Students considering off-campus programs in Egypt must contact the Director of International Programs.