Program Overview

Introduction to the Los Angeles Study Away Program

The Los Angeles Study Away Program is a semester-long, residential program offered by Temple University. This program provides students with the opportunity to take academic courses related to the entertainment industry and work at internships in their areas of professional interest.

Program Overview

The program is designed to give students exposure to career resources, opportunities for networking, social activities, and immersion in the dynamic cultural resources of Los Angeles. Courses are taught by Temple faculty and working industry professionals and are open to Temple students of any major with interest and experience in film, media, and entertainment. Qualified students from other institutions are also welcome to apply.

Program History

The L.A. Study Away program was established in 1997 to give Temple undergraduate and graduate students a chance to learn more about the creative and business culture of Hollywood while participating in it directly. The program equips students with career-building strategies and techniques for self-reflection that are tailored to the unique environment of the L.A. entertainment industry.

Alumni Network

The program owes much of its success to the large and ever-expanding network of Temple alumni in Los Angeles who are working professionals in the entertainment industry. Alumni regularly speak in courses, host interns at their companies, and serve as an ongoing source of advice and inspiration to current students.

Eligibility

The L.A. Study Away program may be right for students who:

• Are interested in pursuing an entertainment industry career, either in L.A. or elsewhere
• Are passionate about entertainment and want to learn more about the business
• Are considering relocating to Los Angeles and want to find out what it's like to live and work there with the support and structure of an academic program
• Want to gain real-world, hands-on experience in their area of professional interest
• Want to build their resume and expand their professional skills
• Want to meet and network with working entertainment industry professionals
• Are ready for an adventure to broaden their academic, social, and professional horizons

Program Dates

The program is offered in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Important dates for each semester include:

Fall Semester

• March 31: Fall Priority Deadline
• June 1: Fall regular deadline
• June 23: KAPI Online Application and Deposit Due
• July 25: KAPI Placement Fee and First Month's Pro-rated Rent Due
• August 23: Fall Students Arrive
• August 25: Orientation/Classes Begin
• September 1: Labor Day - No Classes
• September 8: Add/Drop Deadline
• November 24 - 29: Fall Break
• December 8: Last day of classes
• December 10: Fall students depart

Spring Semester

• October 1: Spring Application Deadline
• November 10: KAPI Online application and deposit due
• December 10 (approx): KAPI placement fee and 1st month's pro-rated rent due
• January 10: Spring students arrive
• January 12: Orientation (Mandatory)
• January 26: Last day to add/drop
• March 2 - 8: Spring break
• April 27: Last day of classes
• April 29: Spring students depart

Summer Semester

• November 15: Regular Application Deadline
• February 1: Late Application Deadline
• Mid-March: KAPI Online application and deposit due
• Mid-April: KAPI placement fee and 1st month's pro-rated rent due
• May 13: Summer students arrive
• May 15: Orientation (Mandatory)
• May 21: Last day to add/drop
• May 25: Memorial Day (No class)
• August 7: Last day of classes
• August 8: Summer students depart