TERMS:   January 31 - June 30   ~or~    July 1 – November 30

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has sponsored extraordinary study/travel programs to the South Pacific since 1983.  The spring semester in New Zealand offers you the opportunity to experience perhaps the most beautiful country in the world. You will see the equivalent of the Alps of Switzerland, fjords of Norway, coastline of northern California, thermal areas of Yellowstone, and pastoral scenery of Scotland.

Your host, the University of Canterbury is located in Christchurch, the largest city in New Zealand's South Island.  The university offers world-class research, inspirational teaching, a vibrant campus environment and a great student lifestyle with students from around the world.

Application Deadline:  April 1, in the prior academic year  for guaranteed consideration; though late applications are often taken. Please check with the International Programs Office for information on available positions.

Go to the Applications page to find out how to get an application.

Eligibility

Sophomores, juniors, and seniors from all disciplines.  A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above is required.   Preference is given to upperclassmen. Academic fit, maturity, motivation, and preparation are important.

Costs

Cost Includes:

• 16-week academic program.
• Room and board in Christchurch on campus or with with families.
• UWSP fulltime undergraduate tuition for Wisconsin residents (Minnesota students who qualify for reciprocity pay approx. $325 surcharge, other out-of-staters pay $1000).
• Comprehensive orientation and support services
• UW-System mandatory travel insurance

Plan your budget to cover airfare, passport, personal expenses during your break period. *

Click here for latest price estimates

Classes

The University of Canterbury offers a wide variety of courses and you are eligible to take any classes in their timetable for which you are eligible.  For an overview of the University of Canterbury and its Study Abroad offerings, see:  http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/intstud/studyab/.

For course offerings, see:  http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/subjects/.  

 To view their general areas of study, see:   www.canterbury.ac.nz/deptcentres.shtml

ALSO:
WELLNESS 199 A/A - Independent Study
1 credits, GDR: WL A/A    Obtain standardized forms and requirement packets from the International Programs Office.

INDEPENDENT STUDY   Make sure we have appropriate documentation: a complete, carefully written outline of your project on our Independent Study form, signed by instructor and Department Chair by December 1. Detailed Independent Study forms are available in the International Programs Office. Independent Study credits are taken in addition to the 14-credit minimum.

Withdrawal

Up to ten weeks before the start of the program, all fees except the initial $250 deposit will be refunded. After the time, tuition, airline, tour costs and housing charges are assessed. If the program would be cancelled, all fees will be refunded. Because exchange rates and airline prices fluctuate, International Programs reserves the right to cancel, surcharge, or to alter the program.

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