Study Abroad destinations
Juniata College
Pennsylvania, USA
Juniata College is a nationally ranked college, characterised by its strong and supportive community.
Juniata is in the safe town of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, a quiet and peaceful place, where you will have an authentic American experience in a friendly and active community. It is located on a train route that connects students with nearby cities, such as Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, making its way to New York.
Juniata has small classes, a challenging, flexible curriculum, collaborative student faculty relationships. The lively campus offers lots of student experiences and opportunities. Juniata College welcomes about 30 students each academic year from exchange partner institutions.
On campus, there is plenty to do, with a tradition once a year called 'Mountain Day'. Classes are cancelled and the student body heads to a state park for outdoor fun. On campus there are more than 100 student clubs and organisations to choose from.
What you can study
| Course | When you can study |
|---|---|
| American Studies BA | 2nd year, Semester 1 |
| History BA | 2nd year, Semester 1 |
| War Studies BA | 2nd year, Semester 1 |
| Creative Writing BA | 2nd year, Semester 1 |
| English Literature BA | 2nd year, Semester 1 |
| Fine Art BA | 2nd year, Semester 1 or 2 |
| Drama and Theatre BA | 2nd year, Semester 1 |
| Drama: Education and Community BA | 2nd year, Semester 1 |
| All Business programmes (excluding Accounting and Finance) | 2nd year, Semester 1 or 2 2nd year, full year |
| Religion, Philosophy and Ethics BA | 2nd year, Semester 1 or 2 2nd year, full year |
| Theology and Religious Studies BA | 2nd year, Semester 1 or 2 2nd Year, full year |
| Primary Education BA | 3rd year, Semester 1 |
| Psychology BSc | 2nd year, Semester 1 |
| Acting BA | 2nd year, Semester 1 |
| Forensic Psychology BSc | 2nd year, Semester 1 |
| Psychology with Childhood Development BSc | 2nd year, Semester 1 |
| Psychology with Counselling BSc | 2nd year, Semester 1 |
Academic information
Choosing your modules
You need to gain the following credits from your modules:
- 12 to 15 US credits per semester
- 24 to 30 US credits per year
You can see module options in the Juniata College module catalogue.
Academic calendar
The academic year is split into 2 semesters:
- Semester 1: Mid August to early December
- Semester 2: Late January to mid May
Visit the university website for a full list of academic dates at Juniata College.
Accommodation
Accommodation abroad
Whilst abroad, you are guaranteed accommodation, and will likely have to share a room.
The costs, based on the 2023/24 academic year, are:
- £1660.83 for Semester 1 - payable in October to York St John University
- £1660.83 for Semester 2 - payable in January to York St John University
More details are available on the Juniata College accommodation pages.
Meal-plan abroad
You will pay approximately between $2792 and $3053 per semester for meals. For more detailed information on meal plans, see the Juniata College website.
Accommodation in York
If you study abroad for 1 semester, you are guaranteed University accommodation for the semester you are in York.
Costs and visas
Funding
Funding is available to help you with study abroad costs. Please see our Funding page for more details.
Additional costs
This information is about additional costs of studying at this host university. Please be aware that prices are subject to change, and the list may not be exhaustive.
We recommend looking at the host website, as well as entry requirements for the country, to get a full understanding of the costs involved.
All study abroad students at Juniata must pay into their health insurance scheme (CHUBB Travel Sense), and will be charged a fee each term. Find out more about Juniata College costs.
There will be an orientation fee of $100.
Visas
Please make sure you have an up to date passport that expires no earlier than 6 months after you intend to return.
You will be provided with guidance and documentation from the partner university but it will be your responsibility to obtain the correct visa. Neither the Study Abroad team here or at the partner university are qualified to offer consultations or detailed advice regarding visa applications.
Immigration laws are complex and subject to frequent changes. So if you do have any visa-related questions you will need to contact the appropriate Embassy directly.
Approximate cost: $340 (plus cost of travel to US Embassy in London).
Study Abroad Ambassadors
You can contact one of our Study Abroad Ambassadors to find out more about studying at Juniata College.
Rose Hall, Psychology: rose.hall@yorksj.ac.uk
