This program is available for two junior Drury students each year in the spring semester only. Students must have a GPA of 3.5 or greater in order to be eligible to be considered. Although this is open to all Drury students, preferences will be given to French language majors and business majors with a French minor.
The application deadline is March 15 the spring semester before studying abroad. Applicants should schedule an interview with the program coordinator between March 15 and April 1. Applications will be reviewed and candidates will be notified by April 15.
Program requirements: This program is available for 2 junior Drury students each year in the spring semester only. Students must have a GPA of 3.5 or greater to be considered. Although this is open to all Drury students, preferences will be given to French language majors and business majors. Applicants should schedule an interview with the Program Coordinator between March 15 and April 1 the academic year prior to studying abroad. Applications will be reviewed and candidates will be notified by April 15. The application deadline is March 15 the spring semester before studying abroad. All participants will be expected to attend mandatory orientation sessions the semester before travel.
Academic Requirements
A GPA of 3.5 or higher is required to be considered. The deadline for application is March 15 of the academic year prior to participation in the program. Grades earned at the FBS do apply to the students’ Drury University overall GPA. All applicants will be interviewed and the strongest candidate(s) will be approved. All students participating in this study abroad program are required to attend mandatory orientation sessions the semester before travel. Students traditionally do a semester abroad during their junior year. All courses are taught in English.
Costs:
| Drury University Semester Tuition/Fees: | financial aid applies; same tuition you currently pay during any given academic year based on your aid package |
| Room & Board: | variable depending upon accommodation choice; paid to host institution |
| Administrative Fee: | $315 |
| Technology Fee | same as you pay during any given academic year at Drury |
| Visa: | $150, plus cost of travel to French Consulate |
| Passport: | $135 |
| Passport Photos: | $22 |
| International Student Identification Card: | $28 |
| Round-trip Airfare: | $850 – $1,200 |
| Approximate Personal Expenses: | $3,500 |
Students must pay a $400 non-refundable deposit to confirm their intention to participate in this program. All Drury scholarships and financial aid are available to the student, except activity grants, the residential scholarship, room and board for Trustee Scholarship recipients and work-study. A nonrefundable $400 deposit that is applied to your program cost is required the year before participation to guarantee your place in the program. All participants will be expected to attend mandatory orientation sessions the semester before travel.
The year prior to studying abroad, approved students must pay a $400 non-refundable deposit to confirm their intention to participate in this program.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Catherine Blunk
Program Co-coordinator
cblunk@drury.edu(417) 873-7430
Related Links:
FBS School of Business and Management
FBS International Exchange Service
