Study Abroad Office

Make the World Your Classroom –
Queens College Study Abroad Office

SUMMER 2026 APPLICATION OPENS FEBRUARY 1ST, 2026

There is no better—or more enjoyable—way of learning about the world than through travel. Study Abroad options range from relatively short summer and winter intersession courses to programs that last a semester or a year.

Office Information

Office Hours
See here.

Study Abroad Office
King Hall, Room 203

Phone: (718) 997-5050
Fax: (718) 997-5055

studyabroad@qc.cuny.edu

Study Abroad Events

Am I Eligible?

How to Apply

Deadlines

Summer Programs

Semester Programs

CUNY-Paris Exchange Program

National Student Exchange

CUNY-Italy Exchange Program

NON-QC Programs

Scholarships

Financial Aid

Transferring your Study Abroad Credits

Study Abroad Office Staff

Patrick O’Connell

Executive Director of QC Global

Phone: 718-997-4440

Email: patrick.oconnell@qc.cuny.edu

Joelle Grosso

Study Abroad Advisor (Summer & Winter Programs)

Phone: 718-997-5521

Email: Joelle.Grosso@qc.cuny.edu

Blanche Zahran

Exchange Programs Advisor

(International Semester & Yearlong Programs)

Phone: 718-997-4909

Email:  blanche.zahran@qc.cuny.edu

Sharon Shulman

National Student Exchange Coordinator

Phone: 718-997-5017

Email: sharon.shulman@qc.cuny.edu

Connie Venieris

Financial Officer

Phone: 718-570-0553

Email: connie.venieris@qc.cuny.edu

Olivia Tursi

Psychological Counselor &
Study Abroad Coordinator for Perugia & Sorrento Programs

 Phone: (718) 997-5420

Email: Olivia.tursi@qc.cuny.edu

Study Abroad Mission Statement

The Study Abroad Office is dedicated to fostering a globally connected campus by promoting international education, global partnerships and cross-cultural exchange. We strive to empower students, faculty, and staff with opportunities for meaningful engagement across cultures through study abroad and domestic study away programs, international student support, and collaborative academic agreements.  We prepare our community to navigate and contribute to an interconnected world with knowledge, empathy, and leadership.

Study Abroad Office

King Hall, Room 203

Queens College, CUNY

65-30 Kissena Blvd. Flushing, New York 11367-1597

718-997-5050

718-997-5055 (FAX)

Email: studyabroad@qc.cuny.edu