January Term Traveling Seminars

As part of their degree, ACM students take part in a January Term program (J-Term), a multi-country traveling seminar. Travel spans from 2-3 weeks and explores the politics, economics, histories, and cultures of the countries visited. Students work with their academic advisor to choose a seminar from the list below that best fits their program and track. All ACM students are required to participate in J-term within the first academic year of enrollment. Some graduate degrees may require students to participate in a specific J-Term seminar that is related to their area of academic focus.

J-Term 2026: December 29, 2025 - January 16, 2026

January Term Traveling Seminar	Countries Visited
Diplomacy & Human Rights in the Mediterranean	France, Spain, Morocco, The Netherlands
Europe & the Islamic World	France, Spain, Morocco
Great Cities	Italy, France, Netherlands, Czech Republic
Mediterranean Basin	Greece, Italy
Wine, Gastronomy & Sustainability of the Mediterranean	Italy, France, Spain
International Business & Emerging Markets	Morocco, France, Spain
Theatre Alive - Studies in Theatre, Drama & Performance	United Kingdom
MAIE-Specific Seminar (TBA)	TBA

Airfare: Students are responsible for the arrangement and purchase of their airfare to the starting destination of the January Term seminar and back to Aix-en-Provence from the ending destination of the program.

Housing: The January Term occurs from late December to mid-January, between the fall and spring semesters. For students participating in homestay living, housing is not available between the end of the fall semester and the beginning of the J-Term program, nor is it available during the January Term. Students who return from the J-term before the start of the spring semester will be able to resume their homestay at that time. 

Note: On-campus housing is unavailable between the end of the Fall semester and the start of the J-Term semester. During this period, students may choose to travel home or remain in Europe and are responsible for their own accommodations. 

J-Term Program Inclusions: Double occupancy lodging, some group meals, cultural and course activities, health insurance, emergency support and transportation between sites. 

Costs: Students are responsible for additional costs as part of the J-Term program including round-trip airfare to/from the program starting/ending destinations, most meals, and personal expenses. To view information on J-Term costs for all students, please visit the Tuition & Fees page.

Please direct any questions to admissions@acmfrance.org.