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Global Seminars

Global Seminars are popular short-term study abroad programs led by University faculty during May session. Courses have no prerequisites or language requirements.

A number of Global Seminars are customized for students in the Institute of Technology. Most programs carry three semester credits, and they should be approved as technical elective credit for most Institute of Technology majors with departmental approval

Financial aid and scholarships are available. Most programs cost approximately $4,800-$5,200. This includes airfare, and other travel arrangements, tuition, lodging, excursions, some meals, international health insurance, etc. Final program charges will be set later this year after expenses and currency exchange details are known.

Interested in joining a program for May Session 2010? Start by e-mailing Adam Pagel.

May session 2010 Global Seminars announced!

Three Global Seminars have been announced for May Session 2010. Each seminar will provide insight into the technical and cultural makeup of a region. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! Stay tuned for more updates to come during Fall semester. Click on the links below to learn more.


Some quick facts about Global Seminars that may interest you. If you're still not sure whether or not you want to particpate in a Global Seminar, learn more about what students had to say about their global experiences in these past Global Seminars. And if you're interested in going global, but you want to experience it later on during your college career, read about these possible future global seminars that may be on the horizon.

Special scholarship drawing!

Institute of Technology students who complete an application for a May 2010 Global Seminar and submit it before November 25 will be entered into a $500 scholarship drawing. This award will be in addition to any other scholarship/grant offers made later. Apply now to be considered!

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