- Students must obtain their advisor's signature on the application. Franklin College is perfectly located in the heart of Europe in Lugano, Switzerland, on the Swiss/Italian border. Situated on Lake Lugano, one of the spectacular lakes within the "Swiss Rivera," Lugano is the cultural, recreational, financial and commercial hub of Switzerland's southernmost, Italian-speaking canton of Ticino. Lugano is a sophisticated and safe city, with dozens of outdoor activities, concert halls, great museums, and a variety of shops and restaurants. Lugano is also the central point of departure for all of Europe. With Lugano's rail lines and regional airport, the rest of Europe is within easy reach.
Students participating in the Franklin College Summer Program have the option of enrolling in a single course during one of the three-week intensive sessions or two courses during the six-week session. Classes are available in a variety of fields including Business, Fine Arts, History, Italian Language, Journalism, Literature, Photography, and Political science.
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.
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Minimum GPA of 2.5
Good judicial standing (no major disciplinary violations in the past 12 months)
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Tuition, housing, medical insurance, and a Lonely Planet travel guide
Application fee ($50), passport ($130), airfare ($1,500), books and supplies ($350), meals ($100/week), local transportation ($75/week), and personal expenses ($150/week)
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.
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 PlanMeals 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.
1. CCIS Application - Students must obtain their advisor's signature on the application.
2. Statement of Purpose
3. Two Letters of Recommendation - Letter must be from a professor or assistant instructor that you have had in the past or have currently.
4. Franklin College Application
5. Official Transcript - You may have your registrar send this directly to CWU, or include it with your application.
6. Passport-sized photo (2" x 2")
7. Disciplinary Clearance Form
8. $50.00 Application Fee - Include a check or money order made payable to Central Washington University. This fee is non-refundable.
Ray Bates, Study Abroad Advisor
Study Abroad & Exchange Programs
Central Washington University
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7407
batesr@cwu.edu
(509) 963-3621
(509) 963-1558 (Fax)
CCIS Switzerland Facebook Group
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.
CCIS Switzerland Summer Study Program Sponsor:
Central Washington University
Larry Laffrey,
Director, Study Abroad & Exchange Programs
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