L'ecole Superieure De Commerce Sup De Co
Rouen, France

SUMMARY
This exchange is for Business majors.  Instruction is conducted in English and French.  A pre-semester French Language class (2.5 weeks long) is available.  Students can earn up to sixteen credits (nine in French plus seven in Business).  The school is located in North-central France in the city of Rouen, one hour from Paris. 

For more information about L’ecole Superieure de Commerce de Rouen visit: http://www.groupe-esc-rouen.fr/default-en.aspx

ELIGIBILITY
Students must:

• have junior standing.
• have a 2.75 cumulative GPA at the time of application.
• be a Business major.
• have a clean disciplinary record.
• have at least six credits of advanced French.
• be back on the UW-Whitewater campus for at least one final semester prior to graduation.

APPLICATIONS, DATES AND DEADLINES
The application process consists of two steps: an application to UW-W for approval to study abroad followed by an application to the host institution abroad.  Applications are available from the Center for Global Education or online.  Early admittance is not possible for this program.

Academic year abroad: early September – mid-May.  UW-W application deadline is March 15.
Fall semester abroad: early September – late December. UW-W application deadline is March 15.
Spring semester abroad: early January – mid-May.  UW-W application deadline is October 15.

APPROXIMATE COST
Students pay UW-W tuition while studying abroad through this program. The following is an approximate budget that can be used as a guide.  Personal spending habits and exchange rate fluctuations can affect estimated totals.  Current currency exchange rate information can be found at www.oanda.com
UW-W cannot be held responsible for program cost increases due to variations in world exchange rates! 

ACCOMMODATIONS
Housing arrangements are coordinated through the host institution.  Students live in single rooms in a university residence hall (one bath for every two rooms) with cooking facilities on-site. 

CISI INSURANCE
All students participating in any Wisconsin international education program are required by the State of Wisconsin to purchase international insurance from Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI).  CISI insurance costs $37 per 30-day period.  CISI insurance charges will be billed to the student’s UW-W online student account.

PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
Students will need a passport to study in France.  Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the end of your program.  The passport fee is approximately $100. Obtaining a passport can take two to three months. Passport applications are available in the Center for Global Education.

VISA REQUIREMENTS
A student visa cannot be issued until you have been accepted to the program by the host institution. The visa will cost approximately €99. Visa fees change annually. Students are responsible for obtaining the visa. For more information on the visa application process, visit:  http://usa.campusfrance.org/en/studying-in-france/obtaining-a-student-visa/34.html

FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS
Qualified students may apply for a Wisconsin Study Abroad Grant (need-based) of up to $2,000.  Applications are available from the Center for Global Education.  To discuss having your financial aid applied to study abroad, schedule an appointment with the Financial Aid Office at 262.472.1130. Students are also encouraged to apply for college-specific scholarships.  The Center for Global Educationhas additional information on grants and scholarships for study abroad.

UWW Exchange Program Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Praveen Parboteeah
Department of Management
Carlson Hall, Room 5047
Tel: 262.472.3971
Email:  parbotek@uww.edu

For additional information, please contact the Center for Global Education.

**The information found herein is subject to change without notice.** Aug 2008 version