September 1, 2009
Admissions Update
Rennes, France: Liberal Arts
Due to the increased popularity of this program and new requirements set by our host institution, beginning with the spring 2010 semester, the CIEE Study Center in Rennes will have an enrollment limit of 50 students. Admission to this program is done on a rolling basis.
We anticipate having many qualified applicants for this program. In the event that we are unable to accommodate all interested and qualified applicants, we will create a waitlist. Applicants to this program should also consider programs at the CIEE Study Center in Paris, France.
Application Deadline Update
As students begin applying for the spring 2010 semester, please note the following application deadline changes:
The application deadline for the following program has been changed to
September 15:
- England, London: Arts and Sciences (University College London)
The application deadline for the following programs have been changed to
October 1:
- Germany, Berlin: Language and Culture
- Sweden, Uppsala: Arts and Sciences
The application deadline for the following programs have been changed to
October 15:
- China, Beijing: Advanced Chinese Studies
- China, Beijing: Intensive Chinese Language
Passport Requirements
All students must have a valid passport to participate on a CIEE program. Passports should be valid for at least six months past the program’s end date. Students without a valid passport (or one that expires less than six months after the program end date) should apply without delay for a new passport. We suggest that students expedite their passport application in order to receive their new passports in plenty of time to complete any necessary visa applications or pre-departure procedures required by the host country.
Several CIEE programs now require a scan of the applicant’s passport to complete their program application. The following programs now require a passport scan at the time of application:
- Argentina, Buenos Aires (all programs)
- Brazil (all programs)
- Chile (all programs)
- England (all programs)
- Korea (all programs)
- Netherlands (all programs)
- Russia (all programs)
- Spain (all programs)
CIEE Annual Conference
Registration
The October 1 deadline for reduced "Early Bird" registration for the CIEE Annual Conference in Istanbul, Turkey is approaching. Take advantage of the reduced registration rate today. Register now by clicking here.
Reserve Your Room—Conference Hotel is Filling Quickly
Rooms at the conference hotel are filling fast, so be sure to reserve your room soon. Contact the Intercontinental Hotel to obtain the special conference rate before the group block fills and rooms begin selling at standard rates. To download the hotel room reservation form, click here.
EAIE Conference in Madrid, Spain: September 16-19, 2009
CIEE will offer two open houses in conjunction with the EAIE Conference in Madrid. Visits to the CIEE Study Centers in Madrid and Alcalá, Spain will be arranged prior to the start of the conference. The open houses will include visits to the CIEE Study Centers, meetings with staff and faculty, and a tour of the Study Center and its surroundings.
For more information, and to RSVP, please contact Lauren Beilin: LBeilin@ciee.org Registration ends on September 4, 2009.
Wollongong, Australia: CIEE Resident Director Wins National Teaching Award
Dr. Tonia Gray, Resident Director at the CIEE Study Center in Wollongong, Australia, is the 2009 recipient of the Vice Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching and Learning (OCTAL). The Australian Teaching and Learning Council (ALTC) award was presented to Dr. Gray for engaging students in life-altering learning experiences, providing an enduring role model for scholarly activity in Outdoor Education, and building an internationally recognized innovative program. Dr. Gray received this award at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia in August.