| Program Title: |
Pitzer Exchange with CREPUQ Institutions in Quebec, Canada; English Speaking Universities |
| Location: |
The province of Quebec, Canada
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec |
| Host website: |
Bishop's University - www.ubishops.ca
Concordia University - www.concordia.ca
McGill University www.mcgill.ca |
| Eligibility: |
Bishop’s, Concordia and McGill offer all coursework in English. Students must be in good standing at Pitzer College. 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 Canada, general preparation options include: Comparative Politics, Intercultural Communications, Introduction to International/ Intercultural Studies, Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology |
| Application: |
Pitzer College general application and the individual university forms |
| Program Dates: |
Fall Semester: Late August to Late December
Spring Semester: Early January to Late May
Note: Some variation in dates depending on each school but in general dates are similar to US college semesters. Consult individual college websites for details. |
| Required Courses: |
Participants are expected to take one course that includes content on Canadian history, politics, literature or culture. |
| Intensive Language: |
No beginning level French classes are available. |
| Independent Study: |
See a Study Abroad Advisor. |
| Other 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 16 units = 4 Pitzer courses. |
| Housing Options: |
Students locate their own housing in Montreal for Concordia University, McGill University, University of Montreal, and Université de Laval. Dormitories arrangements for Bishop’s University |
| Advising notes: |
Very early application deadline. Applicants should complete the application before Pitzer’s final deadline. Consult an adviser for details. Up to 2 students can be accepted per year for the entire CRE-PUQ exchange (not for each university). |
| Online News Site: |
Online News Site: www.cbc.ca |
