General Program Information

Eligibility and Admission

     Undergraduates with a 2.5 average and graduate students with a 3.0 average on a 4.0 scale, graduating high school seniors and non-degree students are eligible to apply for admission. New students seeking college credit must meet the general admission requirements of the University of New Orleans. Guest students from other institutions and continuing University of New Orleans students must meet the grade point requirement above. Foreign students, Americans abroad, military personnel, teachers, and dependents in Europe are also invited to apply. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a university program. After review of all application materials, students will be notified of acceptance into the International Summer School. For graduating high school seniors we recommend that you apply to the program after completing at least one year of college or university.

Examinations, Transcripts & Diplomas

•Mid-term and final examinations will be given in all courses. Regular attendance is required of every student.

•An official transcript of grades and credit hours earned will be sent by the University of New Orleans to all students’ home institutions who complete THE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL.

•A special diploma for THE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL will be awarded to students who complete at least nine hours with academic distinction (at least two A’s and one B).

•All students will receive a special certificate of attendance reflecting course grades.

Registration and Scheduling

•Registration is complete upon receipt of a student’s formal online application and deposit. You will be notified in an mail/ e-mail of your acceptance into the program.

•Course scheduling will be arranged based on a student’s preference list. In the event of time conflicts or if class quotas of 15 per class have been reached, students will be assigned to course(s) on their alternate list. Both first preferences and alternates must be listed on the course selection form. Class registration will be based upon date of acceptance.

•THE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL requires all students to complete at least six hours (two courses).

Curriculum

In keeping with the purpose of THE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL, courses taught are those enhanced by the setting in Austria and Europe. A concerted effort is made in all courses to reinforce the classroom instruction with the rich cultural surroundings.

All courses are taught in English. However, students are urged to take a German or Italian language course either before or during the summer for a better appreciation of the European experience.

All courses listed below will carry three credit hours unless otherwise indicated. The academic regulations currently in force at the University of New Orleans will apply in Innsbruck as well. Freshmen and sophomores are eligible to enroll in courses numbered 1000 and 2000, and
upperclassmen (over 59 hours of credit) may take any of these courses as well as those numbered either 3000 or 4000.

Graduate students are eligible to enroll for graduate credit in courses numbered 4000 and above. Guest students are responsible for securing approval from their own schools for the courses they wish to transfer.

Required Field Trips

Most students in THE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL will enjoy the opportunity to take field trips within Innsbruck as well as other parts of Austria and across international borders to Italy and Germany. These trips are integral to the courses and are conducted by the professor of each class. Most short excursions requires no additional expense, but other trips that extend over weekends do require additional expenses for participants. These trips are mandatory for all students enrolled in courses with field trips.

We are convinced that these field trips provide some of the real highlights and exceptional experiences of THE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL. Students should consult the individual course descriptions provided in the Summer Course Guide for details of courses requiring field trips and any additional costs involved, or call THE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL office at UNO.

Financial Assistance

The University of New Orleans and THE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL believe strongly that the European educational experience should be made available to as many qualified students as possible. To this end, a limited number of awards are available to UNO and UGA undergraduate
students who exhibit high academic achievement, can clearly demonstrate financial need, and whose academic plans will benefit most from this experience. Recipients are designated as Ambassadors and are expected to assist with the program while in Innsbruck. For further information contact the Division of International Education at the University of New Orleans.

Housing

THE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL includes accommodation at a dormitory in Innsbruck. The facility offers rooms with a private shower and toilet as well as a desk and wardrobe in each room. Most rooms are twins. There are a limited number of singles available. Singles cost an additional $250.