Switzerland: Lugano Summer

Franklin College in Lugano

Franklin College is an American liberal arts institution located on a hillside above Lugano, Switzerland, the principal city of Switzerland’s southernmost Italian-speaking canton of Ticino. Founded in 1969, Franklin College is fully accredited in both the United States and in Switzerland.

The cornerstone of Franklin's educational mission has been its commitment to courses that are international in perspective and cross-cultural in content. In addition, students and faculty come to Franklin from every corner of the globe, further exposing program participants to other cultures and international experiences.

• History and Mission
• Facts about Franklin College

Course Offerings

Session 1: Three-Week Intensive Program (June 12 - July 2, 2010)

• Students enroll in one course (3 semester/5 quarter credits)
• Courses available in Business, French (advanced), Geography, Italian (beginning to advanced), Management, Painting, Photography, Political Science, and Sociology
• Course Descriptions
• Course Schedule

Session 2: Six-Week Program (June 12 - July 23, 2010)

• Students enroll in either two six-week long courses or one course during each of the three-week intensive sessions (6 semester/10 quarter credits)
• Courses available in Business, Creative Writing, Drawing, Economics, French (advanced), Geography, Gilding, History, Italian (beginning to advanced), Literature, Management, Marketing, Music, Painting, Photography, Political Science, Religion, Sociology, and Statistics
• Course Descriptions
• Course Schedule

Session 3: Three-Week Intensive Program (July 3 - July 23, 2010)

• Students enroll in one course (3 semester/5 quarter credits)
• Courses available in Business, Drawing, Gilding, Italian language (beginning to advanced), Journalism, Marketing, Music, Photography, Political Science, Religion, Sociology, and Statistics
• Course Descriptions
• Course Schedule

Important Notes

• CCIS participants may only enroll in courses taught on the main campus in Lugano, Switzerland. 

 

Student Life

Orientation

To help students acclimate to their new surroundings, each summer session begins with a day-long orientation conducted by the staff at Franklin College. The orientation program includes sessions on academics, living in Lugano, health and safety issues, and a walking tour of the city. Students also have the opportunity to learn more about program by contacting current and past participants on the CWU Facebook Group for Franklin College.

Campus Facilities

There are several facilities open to students in addition to the classrooms, library, bookstore, and computer labs. The Falcon's Nest is a student lounge with wireless Internet access, Ethernet plug-ins, and three desktop computers available for student use. The Falcon's Nest also has a big screen television with cable and a Foosball table. Another student lounge, Ben's Den, contains a television with international cable and wireless Internet access. At the college sports complex, students have access to a soccer field, basketball court, and weight room.

City of Lugano

Lugano, Switzerland is the cultural, recreational, financial and commercial hub of the southernmost, Italian-speaking canton of Ticino. The city boasts two concert halls, great museums such as the Cantonal Museum of Art and Architecture and the Museum of Modern Art, and a variety of shops and restaurants. In addition, there are limitless outdoor activities both on and alongside Lake Lugano, including 40 of Europe's best mountain bike routes.

With its central location, Lugano is also the perfect gateway to all of Europe. The Lugano airport and train station provide ample opportunities for travel while studying at Franklin.

Housing

Student Housing

Students will share a fully-furnished campus apartment with other program participants, located within walking distance of campus. All kitchenettes and common cooking facilities are stocked with basic cookware, silverware, plates, bowls and glasses. Students will need to bring their own bed linens and towels; however, a pillow and duvet comforter may be leased directly from the school. Each residence building also has a trained student Resident Assistant (RA) assigned to help participants during their time at Franklin.

Meal Plan

Meals are not included in the CCIS program benefits. However, students have access to fully equipped kitchens in their campus apartment. Students may also purchase an optional meal plan directly from Franklin College, which offers six meals per week (breakfast, lunch, or dinner). Additional information about the optional meal plan will be provided in the acceptance packet from Franklin College.

 

Duration

• Session 1 - Three-Week Intensive Program: June 12 - July 2, 2010
• Session 2 - Six-Week Program: June 12 - July 23, 2010
• Session 3 - Three-Week Intensive Program: July 3 - July 23, 2010
• Franklin College Summer Program Calendar

Application Deadline(s)

• Applications for all summer sessions are due on April 1, 2010

Financial Aid

• Financial aid may be used to study abroad if the program has been approved for credit by the students' home institution. Students should contact their Financial Aid Office to learn more about the eligibility requirements.
• CCIS offers scholarships to students from CCIS Member Institutions. Students should contact their Study Abroad Advisor to learn more.
• Additional scholarship opportunities may be found on the IIE Passport - Study Abroad Funding website.

Eligibility Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student
• Sophomore (2nd year) class standing
• Minimum GPA of 2.50
• Currently in good judicial standing with no major disciplinary violations in past 12 months

Language

• English
• Language courses available in French (advanced) and Italian (beginning to advanced)

Academic Levels

• Undergraduate

Costs

• Session 1 - Three-Week Intensive Program: $3,805.00
• Session 2 - Six-Week Program: $6,824.00
• Session 3 - Three-Week Intensive Program: $3,805.00
• Note: Upon acceptance, participants will be required to pay a $300.00 deposit to Central Washington University in order to secure their placement in the program. This amount is then deducted from the final program fee.

Costs Included

• Tuition & Fees at Franklin College (3-semester/5-quarter credits for Sessions 1 & 3; 6-semester/10-quarter credits for Session 2)
• Housing in a campus apartment
• Study Abroad Health Insurance
• Official transcript from Franklin College

Costs Not Included

• $50.00 Non-Refundable CWU Study Abroad Application Fee
• Passport: $100.00 (estimate)
• Airfare: $1,300.00 (estimate from New York City to Lugano, Switzerland)
• Textbooks: $175.00 per course (estimate)
• Meals & Personal Expenses: $290.00 per week (estimate)

Entry Requirements

• Participants must have a valid passport
• A student residence permit (visa) is not required for U.S. citizens to enter Switzerland during the summer
• Non-U.S. citizens should check with the Embassy of Switzerland for additional information on entry requirements

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Related Links

• Wikipedia Lugano, Switzerland

 

Application Instructions:

1. Complete the CCIS Application

To apply for the CCIS Lugano Summer Program, be sure to complete all of the following application requirements:

• CCIS Study Abroad Application
• Franklin College Course Request Form
• CWU Disciplinary Clearance Form
• $50.00 Non-Refundable CWU Study Abroad Application Fee (check, money order, or cashier's check made payable to Central Washington University)

2. Mail your application materials to Central Washington University

Once you have completed the CCIS Application, mail all of your application materials to:

Ray Bates, Study Abroad Advisor
Study Abroad & Exchange Programs
Central Washington University
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7407

E-mail: goabroad@cwu.edu
Tel: (509) 963-3622
Fax: (509) 963-1558

CWU Facebook Group for Franklin College

3. Secure your placement by paying the CWU Program Deposit

Upon acceptance, participants will be required to pay a $300.00 deposit to Central Washington University to secure their placement in the CCIS Lugano Summer Program. This deposit will then be deducted from the final program fee. Additional information about this requirement will be included in the acceptance packet from Central Washington University.

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.