Global Centers & Partners

Burren College of Art

Newtown Castle, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland. H91 H299

Burren College of Art is a small, independent art school situated on the Wild Atlantic Way on the northwest coast of County Clare in Ireland. We are an internationally recognized Irish non-profit college specializing in undergraduate, postgraduate and alternative approaches to fine art education.

PC students can get involved with a Study Abroad semester (undergrad), Global Ecologies Studio (undergrad), and more! Learn more about Burren College of Art here!

Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME)

Budapest, Zugligeti út 9, 1121 Hungary

The mission of MOME is to provide answers to the pressing challenges of the 21st century with design-based learning, research, and applied mastery. We see our mission as serving our communities, spreading design consciousness and contributing to the sophistication of the local and regional economic and cultural ecosystems.

PC students can spend a semester at MOME taking classes as an exchange student (undergrad + graduate) or participate in residencies (graduate)! Learn more about MOME here!

Siendo Naturaleza

Learning Center in the Peruvian Amazon

Siendo Naturaleza comprises three integrated initiatives for the regeneration of place, people and planet, woven together with a golden thread of learning.

The way we design and facilitate learning has the same foundation, learning in nature, as nature, and the same pillars, for global and local learners.

PC students can get involved with internships (undergrad + graduate), research placements (graduate), residencies (graduate), and field courses (undergrad)! Learn more about Siendo Naturaleza here!

Thoreau College

401 E Jefferson St, Viroqua, WI 54665

Rooted in the ridges and valleys of the Driftless Region of the upper Midwest, Thoreau College models a transformative liberal arts curriculum that
immerses students in authentic community, shared labor and governance, and rigorous engagement with great works and natural phenomena.

PC students can get involved with the Driftless Field School (undergrad), internships (undergrad), and more! Learn more about Thoreau College here!

University of South-Eastern Norway (USN)

Lærerskoleveien 40, 3679 Notodden, Norway

The University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) is a Norwegian state university offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. At USN, you will encounter challenging study programs and innovative teaching approaches that align with the demands of businesses and society.

PC students can spend a semester at USN taking classes as an exchange student (undergrad + graduate)! Learn more about USN here!

The Western Slope Institute (WSI)

205 Jenkins Ranch Rd UNIT C, Durango, CO 81301

Located in Durango, Colorado, WSI is committed to promoting sustainable and regenerative practices.  Their primary focus is on socio-ecological systems which consider the interrelationships between nature and society.  They believe that by working with individuals, communities and organizations, we can create positive, long-lasting changes for both people and the planet. 

PC students can get involved with WSI through internships (undergrad), research opportunities (graduate), residencies (graduate), and more! Learn more about The Western Slope Institute here!

XIM University

Plot No:12(A), Nijigada, Kurki, Harirajpur, Odisha 752050, India

The XIM University stands tall in its mission of inspiring future generations of students aspiring for excellent quality higher education. XIM University offers a wide gamut of programs in Business Management, Human Resource Management, Rural Management, Sustainability Management, Communications, Computer Science & Engineering, Economics, Commerce, Law, Governance & Public Affairs, Human Settlements and Liberal Arts . The University aims to fulfill its mission by continuing to introduce new programs to groom visionary, competent, committed, compassionate and value-based leaders.

PC students can spend a semester at XIM University taking classes as an exchange student (undergrad + graduate)! Learn more about XIM University here!

Bennington College

1 College Dr, Bennington, VT 05201

The Bennington curriculum flexes to include courses driven by what is engaging faculty now, in the world and in their own practice as writers and artists and scientists and scholars. Every term faculty supplement the curriculum with more than 50 tutorials, and intensive “pop-up” mini-courses are proposed by students or faculty who want to investigate issues as they are unfolding.

Bennington is a fellow member of the Consortium for Innovative Environments in Learning (CIEL), and PC students can spend a semester at a CIEL partner institution taking classes as an exchange student (undergrad!) Learn more about CIEL here!

Evergreen State College

2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505

Evergreen State College attracts students inspired by the complexity of the world. Students can get access to top tier equipment like nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopes, 3D printers, and studio cameras. More than 1,000 acres of forest surround the campus, with winding trails leading to 3,300 feet of unspoiled beach on the Puget Sound.

Evergreen State College is a fellow member of the Consortium for Innovative Environments in Learning (CIEL), and PC students can spend a semester at a CIEL partner institution taking classes as an exchange student (undergrad!) Learn more about CIEL here!

Fairhaven College at Western Washington University

516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225-9118

Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Western Washington University cultivates student responsibility for designing and assessing learning through interdisciplinary inquiry, creativity, and scholarship. With an emphasis on justice, social and environmental responsibility and cultural diversity, we challenge ourselves through active, innovative, and experiential learning to examine our choices, roles, and purposes in the world.

WWU’s Fairhaven College is a fellow member of the Consortium for Innovative Environments in Learning (CIEL), and PC students can spend a semester at a CIEL partner institution taking classes as an exchange student (undergrad!) Learn more about CIEL here!

Hampshire College

893 West St, Amherst, MA 01002

Hampshire students engage in substantial independent research and creative work as they explore the questions that most concern them (rather than simply responding to questions posed by teachers). Hampshire’s learning process is active, collaborative, inquiry-based; discussion-rich, project-driven, writing-intensive; challenging, pushing students beyond what they think they can achieve.

Hampshire is a fellow member of the Consortium for Innovative Environments in Learning (CIEL), and PC students can spend a semester at a CIEL partner institution taking classes as an exchange student (undergrad!) Learn more about CIEL here!

New College at the University of Alabama

503 6th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

New College students have flexibility in creating individualized courses of study — called “depth studies” — consistent with their interests, goals, aptitudes, temperaments, and skills. Emphasis on student choice and responsibility promotes the creativity, flexibility, and adaptability necessary for effective participation in the emergent communities of the future.

UA’s New College is a fellow member of the Consortium for Innovative Environments in Learning (CIEL), and PC students can spend a semester at a CIEL partner institution taking classes as an exchange student (undergrad!) Learn more about CIEL here!

Pitzer College

1050 N Mills Ave, Claremont, CA 91711

Pitzer students shape their own college experience. Focused educational objectives and the core values of social responsibility, intercultural understanding, interdisciplinary learning, student engagement, and environmental sustainability guide undergraduates as they plan their academic careers.Situated at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, Claremont is an hour’s drive to downtown Los Angeles, the Pacific coast, the desert highlands and some of the tallest mountain peaks in Southern California.

Pitzer College is a fellow member of the Consortium for Innovative Environments in Learning (CIEL), and PC students can spend a semester at a CIEL partner institution taking classes as an exchange student (undergrad!) Learn more about CIEL here!

Rochester Institute of Technology School of Individualized Studies

31 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623

The School of Individualized Study engages in the development of flexible education pathways that support the diverse needs of 21st century learners, educating the whole individual for personal, professional and civic success. The School of Individualized Study is RIT’s academic unit for individualized degrees and remains committed to helping students be innovative and having a voice in their educational path.

RIT’s School of Individualized Study is a fellow member of the Consortium for Innovative Environments in Learning (CIEL), and PC students can spend a semester at a CIEL partner institution taking classes as an exchange student (undergrad!) Learn more about CIEL here!

University of Hearst (Université de Hearst)

60 9th St, Hearst, ON P0L 1N0, Canada

The University of Hearst follows a block schedule, enabling students to focus on one course at a time, thus facilitating the integration and consolidation of their learning. Just a dozen post-secondary institutions in North America offer this benefit, and only the University of Hearst does it strictly in French. The block schedule also allows students to access outings in the field, which could last a day, a week, or the full block.

University of Hearst is a fellow member of the Consortium for Innovative Environments in Learning (CIEL), and PC students can spend a semester at a CIEL partner institution taking classes as an exchange student (undergrad!) Learn more about CIEL here!

University of Redlands: Johnson Center for Integrative Studies

100 West Dr, Redlands, CA 92374

The Johnston Center offers a variety of classes every semester. Each year, faculty members work with Johnston students to create unique seminars that reflect student and faculty interests. Interdisciplinary seminars offered by Johnston faculty members enable students to explore methods of connecting their interests from several academic disciplines.

University of Redlands: Johnston Center is a fellow member of the Consortium for Innovative Environments in Learning (CIEL), and PC students can spend a semester at a CIEL partner institution taking classes as an exchange student (undergrad!) Learn more about CIEL here!

Westminster University

1840 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105

Westminster students experience the liberal arts blended with professional programs in an atmosphere dedicated to civic engagement. With the goal of guiding its graduates to just and successful lives, Westminster provides learning experiences that guarantee to be life-changing. Westminster’s 32-acre campus is comprised of 29 college facilities, including residence halls; a state-of-the-art, LEED-certified science center; a library; facilities for athletics and recreation; art and performance spaces, etc.

Westminster is a fellow member of the Consortium for Innovative Environments in Learning (CIEL), and PC students can spend a semester at a CIEL partner institution taking classes as an exchange student (undergrad!) Learn more about CIEL here!

Alaska Pacific University (APU)

4101 University Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508

Located on the land of the Dena’ina people, APU embeds Indigenous knowledge in all its courses and programs. The university is federally recognized as an Alaska Native-serving institution and attracts students from across Alaska and around the world. The diverse on-campus community of 550 students includes student-led clubs, an active Outdoor Programs department, and a regional Olympic training center for cross-country skiers.

APU is a fellow member of the EcoLeague Consortium, and PC students can spend a semester at an EcoLeague institution taking classes as an exchange student (undergrad)! Learn more about the EcoLeague here!

College of the Atlantic (COA)

105 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

COA has an oceanfront campus, tucked between the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the mountains and trails of Acadia National Park just down the road on the other. The college includes two organic teaching farms and two remote island research stations. COA students craft their own interdisciplinary program of study centered around human ecology, and a human ecological perspective integrates knowledge from all academic disciplines and from personal experience to investigate the relationships between humans and our social and natural communities. 

COA is a fellow member of the EcoLeague Consortium, and PC students can spend a semester at an EcoLeague institution taking classes as an exchange student (undergrad)! Learn more about the EcoLeague here!

Dickinson University 

28 N College St, Carlisle, PA 17013

Dickinson offers coursework across 22 disciplinary majors and 20 interdisciplinary majors, including 13 language programs, and more than 50% of students study abroad. The college includes a 50-acre farm, the Center for Sustainability Education, the Center for Global Education, the Community Studies Center and various athletic facilities. Dickinsonians are encouraged to develop intellectual independence and a passion for learning, and to explore how they can make a difference in their communities in informed, thoughtful and sustainable ways.

Dickinson is a fellow member of the EcoLeague Consortium, and PC students can spend a semester at an EcoLeague institution taking classes as an exchange student (undergrad)! Learn more about the EcoLeague here!

New College of Florida

5800 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243

As the designated Honors College of Florida, New College offers rigorous academics, small class sizes, student evaluations that go beyond grades, and a learning environment that cultivates a culture of discovery through students’ independent study and senior thesis projects. New College offers nearly 40 undergraduate majors engaged in interdisciplinary research and collaborative learning, and it is the only liberal arts college in the nation with a marine science research center located on its main campus. 

New College is a fellow member of the EcoLeague Consortium, and PC students can spend a semester at an EcoLeague institution taking classes as an exchange student (undergrad)! Learn more about the EcoLeague here!

Northland College

1411 Ellis Ave S, Ashland, WI 54806

Northland College is an environmental liberal arts college just blocks from Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world. Sustainability and the environment are interwoven with all parts of a Northland education, from general education through the completion of one of the College’s specialized academic programs. Students also have the option to take a specialized education pathway focusing on sustainable food systems or the Lake Superior watershed.

Northland is a fellow member of the EcoLeague Consortium, and PC students can spend a semester at an EcoLeague institution taking classes as an exchange student (undergrad)! Learn more about the EcoLeague here!

St. Lawrence University

23 Romoda Dr, Canton, NY 13617

Nestled in New York’s North Country and just 20 miles from the Canadian border, St. Lawrence University is a collaborative community of learners who value thought and action. St. Lawrence University students aren’t afraid to ask questions, take risks, or go off the beaten path. More than half our students pursue more than one area of study, and 99% embark on real-world learning experiences; faculty-mentored research, alumni-connected internships, mission-driven service work, and off-campus study, to name a few.

St. Lawrence is a fellow member of the EcoLeague Consortium, and PC students can spend a semester at an EcoLeague institution taking classes as an exchange student (undergrad)! Learn more about the EcoLeague here!