Yes. You are required to attend all class times unless an excuse for sickness or another reason is allowed.

Students have the option of receiving three college credits for completing the required Introduction to Global Studies course during the program.

Students reside in Nordenberg Hall, one of Pitt’s most updated dormitories, on the University of Pittsburgh’s Main Campus. Click here for more information about Nordenberg Hall: https://www.pc.pitt.edu/housing-services/university-owned-housing/norden...

Move-In Day will be June 22nd, 2024. Check-in is between 10am and 12pm

The program starts on June 22nd and will conclude on July 20th, 2024.

You will need a laptop for the program. If you do not have one, we can supply you with a Chromebook. Please include your laptop request in the pre-program survey.

You will use your Panther Cards to pay for laundry.

Due to the intensive, academic nature of the program maintaining any strict workout regiment will not be possible. Running will be allowed before dusk and on the weekends there will be designated gym times, at which RAs will take students to the gym.

The reference may be completed by any teacher that has had you in class for a foreign language course. Please note that your English teacher may not complete this section of the application.

Acceptance Letters will be emailed to selected students on February 28th, 2024

Applications must be mailed and post marked by January 30th, 2024. The biographical form must also be completed by January 30th.

Alternates will be updated on their application status by March 24th, 2024.

Clothes, Business Casual Outfit, Comfortable Walking Shoes, Athletic Clothes, Rain Gear (poncho provided),Toiletries, Reusable Water Bottle (one provided for students upon arrival), Cellphone, and Shower Shoes. Optional: Board Games, Game Systems, Sports Balls, etc.

Sheets, a pillow, and a towel will be provided by the University of Pittsburgh. We suggest that students bring shower shoes, hangers, an extension cord, and any extra pillows/blankets/towels that you wish to have. Organizers and under the bed tubs are not necessary but some students have found them useful.

School supplies including laptop (Chromebooks available to borrow with advanced request), writing utensils, notebook, and folders.

We only ask that students do not wear any politically sensitive clothing. The closing ceremony in July has a business casual dress code so you will need an outfit for that event.

We supply students with a food stipend of $950 to spend at local area restaurants and a Giant Eagle grocery store. Any items/snacks wishing to be bought otherwise must come from the student's own pocket.

Please send all mail to this address as it is written here: University of Pittsburgh, Veronica Dristas, ATTN: Student Name, 4100 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, 230 S Bouquet St., Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Students will have to sign themselves in and out of the building with a Resident Assistant in the lobby. They will be required to leave with another student at all times.

Unfortunately due to liability we cannot have students operate their own cars during the program, or offer parking for students driving themselves. We suggest finding an alternate way of arriving to the program.

Due to the immersive experience of the program, we prefer that parents do not come visit their child. Many students make use of Skype, Facetime, and other ways of staying in contact.