GEO encourages faculty to center their program around an in-person experiences, but you can consider the following modalities: 

• On-site: a program that takes place completely off campus and in person. A traditional study away program. 
   
• Hybrid/Blended: part of the program could take place at Duke and/or virtually before or after the on-site portion. 
   
• Embedded: a 1- or 2-week excursion within a program that takes place at Duke and/or virtually. 

Most on-site summer study away programs are between 4-6 weeks long.  Study away programs can take place in Summer I or Summer II. When choosing dates, you should consider the Duke academic calendar and align your program with a term. Please note the following points on credits and program length:

• A 1- course credit summer study away program requires a minimum of 4 weeks of instruction. A 2- course credit summer study away program requires a minimum of 6 weeks of instruction. 
   
• Please consult the Office of the University Registrar's “Credit Hour Policy”  https://registrar.duke.edu/policies/credit-hour-policy.