If you don’t have a passport, apply for one as soon as possible.
Passport processing times can take up to 11 months.
If you already have a passport, make sure it is valid for at least three months beyond your planned date of departure from the Schengen area.
Find out if the ESC academic program, cultural and living arrangements, and activities fit your personal interests and academic goals.
Discuss with your advisor which prefix (SOCI or BINT) best fits your academic discipline for the Cross-Cultural Communications Class:
SOCI 3332 Cross-Cultural Communication OR BINT 3332 Culturology and Cross-Cultural Communication.
Pre-approval forms will be reviewed and a decision will be made by CEPA Foundation about acceptance into the program. (usually within one week)
Approved students will receive an acceptance package from CEPA Foundation which will include: acceptance letter, invoice, and ESC agreement.
Secure your participation in the program by paying the $500 non-refundable deposit.
Spaces are limited in the program.
Late payments and approvals will be considered based on availability.
After you have paid your deposit, you will receive instructions on how to submit the remaining documents and information to enroll in the program.
You will need to set up a MyCEPA account. Login and upload the following:
Your first program payment amount listed on your invoice is due on or before April 1.
Complete the post-acceptance information at least one month before your program start date.
What will you need?
Your final program payment amount listed on your invoice is due on or before May 1.
Students will be invited to participate in the pre-departure webinar.
Afterwards, you will receive the student handbook and packing list.
Arrive in Strasbourg and check into your room at the Château de Pourtalès.
The European Study Center (ESC) at the Château de Pourtalès is the premier location for an academic year, semester, and summer study abroad program in France. The ESC program is operated by the CEPA Foundation.
161, Rue Mélanie
67000 Strasbourg
FRANCE
+33 3 88 45 84 64
info@cepa-foundation.org
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