| Program Terms: |
Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer |
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| Homepage: | Click to visit | |
| Program Sponsor: | IFSA-Butler | |
| Restrictions: | F&M applicants only | |
| Budget Sheets |
Fall, Spring |
| Dates / Deadlines: |
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| Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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| Spring | 2020 | 10/01/2019 ** | Rolling Admission | TBA | TBA |
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** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of F&M approval for this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline. |
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| Language of Instruction: | English | Minimum GPA: | 2.8 |
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| Housing Options: | Apartment |
Glossary entry for program parameter 10242 Class Standing:
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3-Junior |
| Term: | Academic Year, Fall, Spring |
Glossary entry for program parameter 10258 Partner Institution:
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IFSA Butler |
| Program Advisor: | Dean Ali Janicek | Area of Study: | Anthropology, Arabic, Art and Art History, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Science, Economics, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Film, French, German, Government, History, Japanese, Judaic Studies, Math, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sciences, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre, Women's & Gender Studies |
| Program Type: | Direct Enrollment at Local University |
| Program Description: |
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About the program
Dunedin is a classic university town known as the "Edinburgh of the South". The University of Otago is New Zealand's oldest university, a top-ranked research institution and the second southernmost university in the world. Quality academics, shared houses with Kiwi hosts, and amazing outdoor excursions are all yours at Otago.
About Dunedin
Dunedin is a small college town located near the great outdoor sights of New Zealand's South Island on a busy port. The city has a strong artistic tradition evident in art galleries, museums and nature preserves. Students will enjoy gorgeous views and wonderful natural beauty.
Program Benefits
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Study at New Zealand's oldest university and a top-ranked research institution
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The university boasts an active student association and many societies and clubs for cultural, athletic, political and academic interests
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Live and learn in a student-centered university town, an ideal setting for students interested in great academics and outdoor adventure
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Popular programs for Health Sciences and Theater Studies students
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The second southernmost university in the world with easy access to spectacular scenery and amazing recreation opportunities
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Otago is offering IFSA first generation college students the exclusive opportunity to apply for one of two housing awards. To find out more click here.
Franklin & Marshall Academic Policy
F&M requires all students to enroll in a full course load at the host institution or off-campus study program. You can typically find this information on the program partner's website. In many cases, this will be four or five courses for a semester. Many programs grant course credit in U.S. semester credit hours. Franklin & Marshall will award four F&M course credits for a total of 15 or 16 U.S. semester credit hours. If the total number of credits for your program is more than 16 or less than 15, divide the total number by four to find out how many course credits you will receive (this includes summer study).
Courses on off-campus study programs must be taken for a letter grade, not on a pass/no pass basis. Grades from off-campus study program courses will appear on your Franklin & Marshall transcript, but they will not be calculated into your cumulative GPA.
Courses taken off-campus may be able to satisfy major, minor, language or distribution requirements (Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Non-Western Cultures or Natural Science Lab) in addition to general elective credit. Courses may fulfill more than one requirement. Please note that Franklin & Marshall cannot issue transfer credit for a course taken in a department that is not represented at the College. If a course does not clearly fall under a department, the off-campus study advising staff can help you determine whether or not it can be accepted for credit.
Franklin & Marshall Housing Policy
Housing options during your off-campus study program will vary by program. Some programs may allow students to choose their housing option; other programs require all students to live in a certain type of housing. Typical housing arrangements may include apartments, homestays, or on-campus housing at a local university. Please visit the program homepage to determine your program's housing options or requirements.
Please note that some programs may offer students the option to pursue independent housing (outside of the regular housing options provided by the program). F&M does not allow students to choose independent housing unless there is a significant academic or cultural reason (such as wanting to live in a homestay when only apartment housing is provided). Independent housing carries many risks and F&M and the program provider cannot provide any support to students who pursue independent housing. Students who are interested in pursuing independent housing will need to contact their off-campus study adviser to petition for approval to pursue this option.
Financial Policy, Financial Aid and Scholarships
During the academic year, students will continue to be eligible for financial aid during a term of off-campus study. This includes federal and state loans and Franklin & Marshall merit scholarships and need-based grants. In general, eligibility for financial aid is based on Franklin & Marshall tuition, cost of housing and meals from the off-campus study program, and an allowance for books and personal expenses. Your annual estimated family contribution as generated by your FAFSA will remain the same regardless of program costs. Students who receive Grant-in-Aid benefits will continue to access these benefits for the semester off-campus. This benefit is only available to students of eligible full-time F&M faculty and staff.
Students may be eligible for additional scholarships outside of F&M, please review the Scholarships section of the website for more information.
