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Integrative and Applied Learning

Did you know? Studying abroad is one way to complete the µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø IAL requirement!

In order for your study abroad program to count, it should meet the outcomes below.

Students will be able to:

• Integrate multiple bodies of knowledge with their personal experience by asking meaningful questions about real-world problems
• Apply skills, theories, and methods gained in academic study, professional experiences, and/or co-curricular experiences to new situations
• Reflect upon changes in their learning and outlook over time, and integrate into their future endeavors based on that self-reflection

Students may meet the Integrative and Applied Learning (IAL) requirement in one of two ways.

1. Take a course that is designed to meet the requirement and carries the IAL attribute. This includes many of our faculty-led study abroad programs. See the complete list here.

Many faculty-led study abroad/away programs/courses already meet this requirement. See below for all faculty-led programs that currently meet the requirement:

AY 2026-2027 Faculty-led Programs with the IAL Attribute:

Spring Travel Added Course (TAC)

Spring Break Travel

Summer 2027:

Last updated: 03/26/2026 (This list is updated as faculty-led programs are reviewed and approved for IAL).

Many faculty-led study abroad/away programs/courses already meet this requirement. See below for all faculty-led programs that currently meet the requirement:

2. If you are studying abroad on a µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø partner program, Other SUNY program, or a µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty-led program that does not carry the IAL attribute, for your study abroad experience to earn the IAL attribute, you must do the following:

What Must I Do For My Study Abroad/Away Program (that does not already carry the IAL attribute) To Satisfy the IAL Learning Outcomes?

1. Write a Study Abroad Personal Statement

All students will encounter this step when completing an application on the Horizons application platform.

• For µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø students participating on Other SUNY programs, the study abroad/away personal statement is an optional step within the Horizons application — If you want your study abroad/away program to carry the IAL attribute, you must submit a personal statement that responds to the personal statement prompts displayed in Horizons.
• The Study Abroad/Away Personal Statement is designed as a pre-departure reflection that establishes learning goals for your study abroad/away experience.

2. Submit a upon completion of your study abroad/away program.

• For a study abroad/away experience to earn the Integrative and Applied Learning (IAL) attribute and fulfill the IAL graduation requirement, students are required to complete a post-program reflection upon completion of their program.
• After their program has ended, students will be prompted to complete a. 
• Students are encouraged to submit the by the following deadlines:
  • Spring semester study abroad/away – Submit by August 1
  • Summer term study abroad/away – Submit by September 1
  • Fall semester study abroad/away – Submit by February 1
  • Winter Intersession study abroad/away – Submit by March 1

Processes that engage students in pre-travel and post-travel reflection have been shown to have tremendous impact on a student™s ability to make meaning from their study abroad/away experience.

If you have any questions about the process, please email studyabroad@geneseo.edu or call 585-245-5546.

The Center for Integrative Learning and the Center for Digital Learning have recently launched a new portal for IAL at µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø! Through this portal, students are able to share brief reflections on their IAL experiences and can explore the most common types of IAL experiences pursued by µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø students.

Learn about other µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø students’ IAL experiences, including study abroad, here: