Gettysburg in Italy through Syracuse University

Program in Brief:

This fall semester program through Syracuse University is specifically designed to give students in studio art and art history a living classroom--historic, beautiful Florence. Students primarily take courses in the arts, but other courses in the humanities and social sciences are available as well.

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 in held upon arrival in Florence.

Location:

The Syracuse University Center's main campus is located on historic Piazza Savonorola and contains classrooms and lounges, a renowned library, garden, coffee bar, and computer cluster with internet capability. Syracuse art and architecture studios are located nearby.

Living Arrangements:

Students live in a homestay and take most meals with their host family. A reimbursement is given to cover additional meals.

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 semester hours of credit on this program

Program Dates:

Late August through mid-December.

Eligibility Requirements:

Students who are in good standing may apply.

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 Deadline

March 15 (for Fall Semester or academic year)
October 15 (for Spring Semester) 

For Further Information:

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