Procedures
- Participants must follow TWU Policies and Procedures for Study Abroad [Policy number 1.17].
- Participants must be covered by university liability insurance [pdf].
Eligibility
Participation in study abroad is available to students age 18 and older through credit-bearing courses and to guests age 18 and older. Study abroad travelers are limited to the following groups, each with its own requirements:
Approved Study Abroad Trips for 2013
| Destination | Travel Dates | Course(s) | Faculty Leaders |
|
Paris (side trips to Chartres & Normandy) |
January 7 - 14 | ENG 2043, 4903, 5913 |
Dr. Guy Litton Dr. Hugh Burns |
|
China, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou City & Tonglu Co. |
March 8 - 19 | NURS 6903 |
Dr. Fuquin Liu Dr. Judith McFarlane |
| Belize | March 10 - 15 | BUS 4903 |
Dr. David Rylander Dr. Rose Marie Demars |
| New York & Montreal, Canada | May 12 - 19 | FT 3173 |
Dr. Sheri Dragoo Dr. Anna Magie |
| United Kingdom | May 14 - 26 |
GOV 4903, 5903 HIST 4903, 5903 |
Dr. Barbara Presnall Dr. Lybeth Hodges |
| Beijing, People's Republic of China | May 17 - 28 |
SOCI 5903.01 SOCI 4903.01 |
Dr. Mahmoud Sadri Dr. James Williams |
|
Dominican Republic, Rio Arriba, Bani, Peravia |
May 24 - 31 | KINS 3803, 5903.02 |
Dr. Mark Mann Dr. Charlotte Sanborn Dr. Lisa Silliman-French |
|
Amsterdam, Netherlands & Paris (passing through Belgium) |
May 25 - June 1 | ENG 2043.91, 4913.91 |
Dr. Guy Litton Beth Yelverton Lisa Bowerman |
| Vietnam | May 28 - June 10 | NURS 4902.61, 6903.60 |
Dr. Vi Ho Dr. Sandra Cesario Mary Laime, MS, RN |
| New York City | June 8 - 14 | ART 5683.01 |
Dr. Susan Grant Jana Perez |
| England & Scotland | June 10 - 26 | ART 4563, 5563 |
Dr. John Calabrese Margaret Calabrese |
| Greece | October 8 - 17 | BUS 5503.50 |
Dr. Derek Crews Dr. Dewaynna Horn |
Students with Disabilities
The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies in the United States; many countries do not have the levels of access available in the U.S. (i.e., historic buildings that do not have elevators). The Office of Disability Support Services (DSS) works with TWU staff and faculty as well as the staff at the overseas sites to provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate and feasible. According to the law, accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis and are not required if they would require a fundamental alteration of the program or would present an undue hardship to the university. If students are not able to perform the essential requirements of the course (with or without accommodations), then they are not qualified to participate in the program.
DSS Student Requirements
- Meet the standard university eligibility requirements in applying for study abroad programs.
- Begin planning for study abroad with the office of Disability Support Services at least one year before the planned trip to identify challenges existing in particular countries.
- Be registered with the office of Disability Support Services in order to receive accommodations by the deadline for advance notice for study abroad. If the student chooses not to disclose any disability-related needs until abroad, he/she is subject to the same policies and procedures for course participation as any other student.
- Identify disability-related potential barriers that could affect participation in the course, and consider the impact on:
- Classroom participation
- Housing
- Transportation
- Academic supports (i.e., testing, writing, and reading)
- Health services (i.e., counseling, medication)
- Assistive technology
page last updated 5/24/2013 3:16 PM