The International Study Trip, required of all first-year students in the Program, is unique among graduate art history programs. Students travel as a group for approximately three weeks, accompanied by the Program Director and other faculty. The Program covers the cost of travel, accommodation, admission, and some incidental expenses. For students unable to travel internationally due to health or visa situations, the Program will cover the expense of an alternative research endeavor.
Locations for study are selected based on faculty expertise. In recent years, the Program has organized study trips to Australia, Austria, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Sicily, Hawaii, Italy, Japan, Russia, Sicily, Sweden, and Taiwan.