Union Term Abroad In China - Fall

China Term Abroad

Union International Programs will offer a term at University in Shanghai is Fudan, Shanghai, China, in the Fall. The Faculty Member in Residence will be announced at a future date.

Course of Study
  • CHN 204T, CHN 205T The Chinese Language Studied Abroad A two credit, intensive course in the Chinese language
  • TERMS ABROAD 320T Chinese Culture and Civilization . A survey of Chinese culture and civilization, including such areas as history, geography, painting, music, economics, and religion.

Eligibility

Students must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 at the time of application, be in good academic standing when the program begins, and be certified as eligible by the Dean of Students. An interview with the Terms Abroad Screening Committee is required.


Expenses

The inclusive fee covers tuition, room, board, and all group excursions. It does not cover personal expenses. Travel to and from China will be the individual responsibility of each student. All scholarships apply to the program, with the exception of work-study.


Calendar

*Mid-January

Application Deadline

*Mid-March

$200 non-refundable deposit due at the Cashier's Office in McKean House and receipt brought to the International Programs Office, Humanities, 211.

*Spring term

Orientation Meetings

*September

Arrival in Shanghai, Orientation in Shanghai

*September

Classes Begin

*November

Program at Shanghai Ends

*Dates to be announced


Students apply for international programs two terms in advance. All international programs are competitive, some highly so. Attendance at a program's informational meeting is essential. Selection criteria include the student's essay, GPA, faculty recommendations, course of study, certification by the Dean of Students, and the selection committee's assessment of the student's capability of adapting to the program's social and academic environment. Should there be additional selection criteria, they will be announced at the informational meeting. The faculty selection committee seeks a group of students with varied academic and intellectual backgrounds and interests. The College urges students to seek advice from their academic advisors and from the international programs office to select programs appropriate to their academic and intellectual interests. While the College is very proud of the unusually high percentage of its students who study abroad, we must note that participation in all programs is limited.