| Program Title: |
Pitzer Exchange with the University of Adelaide |
| Location: |
Location: Adelaide, Australia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelaide,_Australia |
| Host website: |
http://www.adelaide.edu.au |
| Eligibility: |
University of Adelaide requires a 3.0 GPA. Students with 2.8-3.0 GPA may be considered under special circumstances. Preference given to juniors and first semester seniors but sophomores are eligible if space is available. |
| Preparation: |
Any area studies course, if available. Since few courses at the Claremont Colleges have an emphasis on Australia, general preparation options include: Comparative Politics, Intercultural Communications, Introduction to International/ Intercultural Studies, Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology. |
| Application: |
Pitzer College general application and the University of Adelaide forms |
| Program Dates: |
Fall Semester: Mid July to late November
Spring Semester: Mid February to early July
Note: The Australian academic year runs from mid February to late November |
| Required Courses: |
Required Courses: Participants are expected to take one course that includes content on Australian history, politics, literature or culture. |
| Intensive Language: |
Not applicable. |
| Independent Study: |
See a Study Abroad Advisor. |
| Course Options: |
The University offers broad curricular offerings with particular strengths in biological sciences, environmental science, and the social sciences. |
| Credit Possible: |
A course load of 12 units = 4 Pitzer courses. |
| Housing Options: |
Students choose from one of several dormitory options called “colleges,” on campus. Previous participants recommend St. Mark’s College or Lincoln College. |
| Advising notes: |
Courses in some fields are offered for the full year and students going in the US fall semester will have limited options in certain fields. Psychology majors will have more options if going in the US spring semester. |
| Online News Site: |
http://www.abc.net.au/news/australia/sa/ |
