Gettysburg in Denmark through the Danish Institute for Study Abroad

Fall, Spring, Year ~ All Majors ~ Group Program

Program in Brief:

This fall, spring or year program in Copenhagen, offers students the opportunity to take courses in their major (most majors available), and toward the goals of the Gettysburg curriculum as well as elective subjects that focus on Scandinavian and European issues.  All courses are taught in English.  Many of the academic tracks have a required core course.

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 Copenhagen upon arrival.

Location: 

Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS) is located in the heart of Copenhagen, one of the most exciting cities in Europe.

Living Arrangements:

Students live in a mandatory homestay and take meals with their host family.

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 4 classes on this program.

Program Dates:

Late August through mid-December or late January through late May.

Eligibility Requirements:

All students with a 2.7 GPA or higher and at least sophomore status may apply.

Program Costs:

Students pay the Gettysburg comprehensive fee (in 2008-2009 it is $23,350 per semester) and receive tuition, homestay and full board with family, required field trips, and airfare.

Application Deadlines:

March 15 (for Fall Semester)

October 15 (for Spring Semester)

For Further Information:

Contact OCS (290 CUB) at x6866 or OCS@gettysburg.edu.