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2015 Summer Session Catalogue 
    
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Summer Study Abroad: 2015


Summer Study Abroad: 2015

The Office of International Programs offers foreign study programs for academic credit through the VMI Summer Session. In addition, VMI-affiliated programs such as the Virginia Program at Oxford (VPO) will also be available. For more information on study abroad programs please contact:

Major Cindy Irby

Office of International Programs

Virginia Military Institute

Lexington, VA 24450

540-464-7350

 

THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES APPLY TO ALL STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS:

The application deadline for the French Language Program is 2 February 2015; China, Bolivia, CCIT Taiwan, and Germany is 31 January 2015; Central Europe, Canada, Morocco, China, Peru, International Studies in Asia, and Math in Paris and Berlin programs is 28 February 2015. A non-refundable $250 deposit is due by 1 February, with full payment due no later than 13 March 2015. The Oxford program application process is handled separately. Contact Professor Duncan Richter for Oxford program information.

Unless stated otherwise, students currently enrolled and in good standing at an accredited university or college are eligible to apply. Applicants from other universities should include a faculty letter of recommendation, an official transcript, and a short essay outlining the applicant’s personal and academic goals for the program, along with the application.

All fees listed are preliminary and are subject to approval by the VMI Board of Visitors. Program dates may change slightly due to unforeseen circumstances, in which case the program director will work closely with participants toensure that there is no adverse impact on their participation in the program.

Check the website at www.vmi.edu/ipsummer for more information and application materials.

 

Summer Study Abroad Refund Policy: Refunds for study abroad programs are made only after all relevant accounts are cleared and any recoverable funds have been credited to VMI. Upon determination and approval by the Director of the VMISummer Session, a refund of recoverable funds will be issued as follows:

  • If a student withdraws between the program fee payment due date and the date the program is scheduled to begin overseas, only recoverable funds, less a $500 administrative charge, are refundable.
  • If a student withdraws at any time during the program, there will be no academic credit or refund.
  • If a student is suspended or expelled from the program for any reason, there will be no academic credit or refund.

 

Exceptions to the refund policy are made only in extraordinary circumstances. Appeals may be made to the Tuition Appeals Committee upon written request to the VMI Comptroller, no later than 60 days after withdrawal from the program. Information: For more information about study abroad programs, please contact Maj. Irby at irbycg@vmi.edu or (540) 464-7350.

Applications are available online at www.vmi-oip.terradotta.com.   Participation in these programs is contingent upon approval by the Program Director.

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