Gettysburg in Germany - Heidelberg University through Heidelberg College

Fall, Spring, Academic Year ~ All Majors ~ Integrated Program

Program in Brief:

This fall, spring or academic year program offers students with advanced German language skills the opportunity to directly enroll in the University of Heidelberg. Students can take classes in virtually any subject. Students take a Preliminary Course to test German Language Level, and then choose from a variety of university courses and courses taught specifically for visiting international students.

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 Heidelberg upon arrival.

Location:

Heidelberg is one of Germany's most beautiful cities and it is also a major center of student life since the University of Heidelberg is Germany's oldest university. Located on the Neckar River in southwestern Germnay, Heidelberg offers students a glimpse of Celtic and Roman life. Students also enjoy the large number of sidewalk cafes, student pubs and excellent restaurants.

Living Arrangements:

Students live in a dormitory or apartment with German students. 

Courses and Credit:

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 15-16 semester hours of credit on this program.

Program Dates:

September through December; mid-February through July.

Eligibility Requirements:

Satisfactory completion of two years of college-level German language.

Program Cost:

Students pay the Gettysburg comprehensive fee (in 2008-2009 it is $23,350 per semester) and receive tuition, room, board, program excursions, tram tickets in Heidelberg, some insurance, and airfare.

Application Deadline

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. All students must meet with the German Department program representative prior to applying.