Gettysburg in China

Program in Brief:

In conjunction with CET Academic Programs Abroad and Capital Normal University in Beijing, this semester program offers students in any major the opportunity to take courses focusing on Asia generally and China specifically. All students take Chinese language from beginning through advanced levels.

Orientation:

There is a mandatory Send-Off Session at Gettysburg College for all off campus studies students the semester prior to the program. An on-site orientation is held in Beijing upon arrival.

Location:

Located in China's capital, the home of standard Mandarin, and situated in the Western part of the city, away from foreign influences, the CET program offers an ideal location from which to study Chinese language, history, politics and culture.

Living Arrangements:

All students live in shared rooms in a residence hall with a Chinese roommate.

Courses and Credits:

All off campus programs are worth 4 Gettysburg Course Units.  In order to receive this, students must take a "full load of courses" which is equal to 4 classes on this program.  Students must take a Chinese language course worth 2 credits plus 21^st Century Beijing (required course) which is worth 1 credit along with 1 elective.

Program Dates:

Early September - mid-December, early February to late May

Eligibility Requirements:

Students from any major in good standing may apply. Students with a 3.0 gpa preferred. No previous study of Chinese language required.  

Program Cost:

Students pay the Gettysburg comprehensive fee (in 2008-2009 it is $23,350 per semester) and receive tuition, room, board and flight.

Application Deadlines:

March 15 (for Fall Semester)
October 15 (for Spring Semester)

For Further Information:

Contact OCS (290 CUB) at 337-6866 or email us at ocs@gettysburg.edu.