Visit a Program
SIT invites education abroad professionals, academic advisors, faculty members, and student affairs staff from universities and colleges throughout the U.S. to visit an SIT program to acquire firsthand knowledge of SIT’s field-based academic programs. Group site visits take place annually and accommodate 10–15 participants. We also offer Individual site visits to best maximize your exposure to a program and meet your specific objectives.
There are no upcoming scheduled Group Site Visits. Check back for future opportunities or schedule an individual program site visit!
Group Site Visits and Open Houses
We design group site visits and open houses to help university study abroad staff and faculty learn more about SIT’s field-based, experiential study abroad programs and how they can be integrated into the curriculum of your institution. Participants have opportunities to meet SIT academic and program directors and affiliated faculty, observe classes and fieldwork assignments, interact with students and homestay families, and learn more about the Independent Study Project, internships, and other fieldwork. Visitors actively engage with program topics and local communities and culture.
Please note that there is a participation fee of $750 for Group Site Visits. The fee includes single accommodations, airport transfer, all program activities, and most meals and local transportation.
Site visit participants are responsible for all international air travel, visa and immunization expenses, and a few meals during the week. SIT covers most in-country expenses. If your institution prefers to cover all costs associated with group site visits, we can invoice you for hotels, meals, activities, and related costs.
2026 Open House
Lisbon, Portugal
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
11 am – 2 pm
Whether you’re in Lisbon for a Forum on Education Abroad conference or based nearby, we welcome you to step inside the SIT Study Abroad Lisbon Program Center!
Our Portugal team is excited to open their doors for a relaxed midday gathering, where you can tour the teaching and student spaces, get a behind-the-scenes look at how our academic and field-based programming works in this city, and meet the people who support our students on the ground.
What to expect:
- A guided tour of the SIT Lisbon Program Center
- Time with SIT’s Lisbon staff and faculty
- A short look at our programs, excursions, and student support in Portugal
- Portuguese bites and drinks, including plenty of pastéis de nata!
RSVP
Help us plan—RSVP by October 12, 2026
Drop-ins are also welcome if plans change!
SIT Portugal- Lisbon Program Center
Rua da Prata 59, 3º Esquerdo
1100-150 Lisboa, Portugal
Contact
Cátia Magro
Academic Director, SIT Portugal
[email protected]
Cape Town, South Africa
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
10 am – 3 pm
If you are in Cape Town early November or already based in the region, we invite you to experience SIT Study Abroad in South Africa firsthand.
Join our local staff for an immersive visit to the SIT Cape Town Program Center, where you’ll learn about our distinctive educational model, meet the team supporting students on the ground, and explore one of the communities that plays a central role in our programming. This is a unique opportunity to gain deeper insight into SIT’s experiential approach to study abroad in South Africa.
What to expect:
- Tour of the SIT Cape Town Program Center
- Meet-and-greet with SIT local staff and leadership
- Overview of SIT’s academic model and programming in South Africa
- Guided visit to Langa, Cape Town’s oldest township and a site central to SIT’s experiential learning approach
- Lunch and informal conversation with the SIT team and fellow colleagues in international education
RSVP
Help us plan—RSVP by October 30, 2026
Drop-ins are also welcome if plans change!
SIT South Africa
26 Station Road
Rondebosch, Cape Town 7700
Contact
Stewart Chirova
Academic Director, SIT Cape Town
[email protected]
Individual Program Site Visits
To best serve the objectives of both the visitor and SIT Study Abroad program staff, we request information in advance from prospective visitors. Please complete our online SIT Study Abroad Site Visit Questionnaire and Request Form. We prefer one to two months of advance notice, but we may be able to accommodate short visits with less advance notification.
Although visits are facilitated through SIT, visitors must cover their own costs.
For more information on individual site visit opportunities, please contact us at [email protected].