The program fees for 2009 are ____ (excl. airfare). These fees cover:

• Tuition and university fees for six credit hours (2 courses)
• Application fee
• Travel health insurance
• Dorm-style housing in single rooms -- Samurai style!
• Lunch on Doshisha University campus Mon-Fri
• Guided city tour
• Field trips around Kyoto and to Osaka
• Weekly cultural activities and/or guest lectures
• Opening reception and closing party
• 2 full-time staff
• Use of student computer facilties on campus
• Use of Doshisha University Library
• 30-day bus pass within the city of Kyoto
• Credit transfer fee

*Price may be subject to change.

The UNO-Japan Study at Doshisha University program will be housed in the Doshisha University housing faciltiy in the Sakyo-ku or Sakyo ( 左京 ) area of Kyoto. This is a pleasant, quiet neighborhood that is highly coveted.

The facility is an old-style, real Japanese dormitory. Students take off their shoes in the genkan (foyer) and leave them in a cabinet. They wear socks or slippers throughout the dormitory. It is helpful to have shoes that are easy to put on and take off, and be ready to leave them in the genkan of anyone's house. And if you are picky about sharing slippers, bring your own for the dorm. There are shoji screens in each room instead of curtains -- sleep in true Japanese style! For picture of the facility, click here.

Students will sleep in single rooms which each include a bed, desk, and some storage. Internet via LAN cable is also available in each room. Students should bring their own cables. It should be noted that the rooms are rather small.

Toilets, showers, and sinks are shared. There are also 2 shared kitchens and one shared laundry space. Please note: Japanese do not use clothes dryers. Students will be hanging their clothes to dry. Bring lightweight clothing to avoid waiting several days for clothes to dry.

The dormitory is about 30 minutes commute from the Doshisha campus, where classes will be held. Bring your walking shoes! Everyone in Japan uses public transportation heavily and you will be expected to do the same.

Another note: Kyoto is very eco-conscious (thanks to the Kyoto protocol), so be prepared to save energy by recycling, turning off air conditioning, etc. This is definitely something New Orleans could learn from!

1. Unless payments are made on schedule, we cannot guarantee a place in the program.
2. A deposit of $300.00 is required with the application. $150.00 of this deposit are a non-refundable application fee. The remaining $150.00 is refundable until March 2, 2009.
3. A second payment of $500.00 is due on March 2, 2009.
4. The balance of the program cost and housing fees is due by April 1, 2009.
5. Those applying after April 1 (provided that space is available) must remit entire program cost and housing fees with the application.

Cancellations and Refunds:

1. At any time, non-refundable amounts paid out by the University of New Orleans on your behalf to hotels, etc. will be deducted from any refund.
2. All monies will be refunded in full to participants who are not accepted into the program.
3. All payments, less a $150 application fee, are fully refundable if a student withdraws from the program voluntarily by March 2, 2009.
4. A cancellation fee of $500 will be assessed on refunds requested after March 2 and before April 1, 2009.
5. If a refund is requested after April 1, 2009, and until date of departure, only those monies that can be recovered from vendors by the university will be refunded, less the $500.00 cancellation fee.
6. If a student withdraws from the program after the commencement of the program, there will be no refunds.
7. Cancellations must be made in writing. The effective date of a cancellation shall be the date that such written notice is received by the Program Coordinator at the University of New Orleans.
8. Refund policies apply to all participants regardless of date of application.