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Incoming Exchange &
Study Abroad Students
Study in Hawaii
Program Information | Location Information | Courses Available | Eligibility | Costs | Deadlines & Dates | Orientation | Housing | What's Next? | Photos | Helpful Links
| PROGRAM TERMS | J-Term (winter break), May Session |
| CLASS STANDING | Sophomore, Junior, Senior |
| DEADLINE TO APPLY |
May Session 2008: February 22, 2008 (Program Full) |
| FEES | $3,650* [2007-2008] |
| FINANCIAL AID | Yes |
| GPA | 2.5 |
| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION |
English |
Program Information
Please view Practicum in Hawaii in the UMD Department of Communication directory.
Location Information
Please view Practicum in Hawaii in the UMD Department of Communication directory.
Courses Available
The Hawaii course is open to all UMD majors. It counts as an upper division Communication course but may also fulfill requirements for other majors or minors (such as requirements regarding upper division international perspectives courses or requirements for course sequences outside of the major)
Eligibility
Students also should be in good academic standing with a GPA of at least 2.5.
Costs
The program package is approximately $3,650 during the 2007-2008 academic year. A non-refundable deposit will be due upon acceptance to the program. The remainder of the program fee will be billed through Student Accounts Receivable. Please view Practicum in Hawaii in the UMD Department of Communication directory for additional information on the program package.
Financial aid may be applied toward the cost of the program if you are enrolled as a full-time student (6 credits is full-time for May/Summer). There are several study abroad scholarships for University of Minnesota students.
Deadlines & Dates
The registration deadline is Friday, February 22, 2008 for May Session 2008. Early registration is strongly encouraged, as space is limited and the class will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The course normall fills eight to nine months before departure. Contact Michael Sunnafrank at msunnafr@d.umn.edu if interested in this opportunity.
Orientation
At least one pre-departure orientation will be held. Pre-departure orientation will include information about financial aid information, international insurance, classwork, travel tips and a general study abroad handbook.
Housing
Housing facilities for students at the various locations are arranged by the program.
What's Next?
Before applying, it is a good idea to follow the steps under steps to studying abroad. The IEO website also provides information on financing, health & safety and other important information to consider when choosing to study abroad. When ready to apply, the UMD study abroad application may be downloaded from the IEO website. Please complete the application with required accompanying materials and return it to IEO.
Contact Michael Sunnafrank at msunnafr@d.umn.edu for program or itinerary questions as well as general interest in the program. For application/registration, contact Leigh Neys at (218) 726-7053 or email: lneys@d.umn.edu.
