Academic Year, Spring, or Summer in Dijon, France
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♦ Suivez des cours de français (langue, littérature et culture) + des cours au choix♦Etudiez à côté d'étudiants français♦Vivez dans des familles d'accueil♦Découvrez une ville riche d'histoire et d'art♦Goûtez les délices de la gastronomie française |
University Contacts: Lisa Mulvey - COLA Study Abroad Coordinator |
Academic Year, Fall Semester, or Spring Semester Program
FREN 690: Students enroll directly in the Université de Bourgogne (University of Burgundy), where they will take courses alongside French students, or at the CIEF (Centre International d'Etudes Françaises). All courses are taught in French by regular University of Burgundy faculty. Students will enroll in both semesters in thème et version, a translation course required of all participants regardless of major. French majors will also be expected to enroll in a French literature course each semester. French Studies majors will find a large choice of electives in any other liberal arts field. All students are encouraged to choose courses to satisfy General Education Requirements (upon petition), second major requirements, or general interest. A total of 32 credits (pass/fail) may be earned during the year abroad.
Summer Programs
FREN 691
8 weeks of intensive French literature, culture and civilization courses at the CIEF (Centre International des Etudes Françaises) at the Université de Bourgogne in Dijon, France. Students register for FREN 691. The course is only open to French double majors who cannot spend a semester abroad for documented reasons. By petition only, with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Pre-requisites: FREN 631, 632, 651 and 652. Offered summer only. Special fee. 8 credits.
FREN 585-586*
FREN 585 is equivalent to FREN 503, requires four weeks of intensive study of French language and culture at the Centre International d'Etudes Françaises (CIEF) in Dijon, France. Prereq: FREN 403 or French 4 in a U.S. high school, with a GPA of 2.5 or better and permission. Special UNH fee. Student responsible for personal and travel expenses. (Offered summers only.)
FREN 586 is equivalent to FREN 504, requires four weeks of intensive study of French language and culture at the Centre International d'Etudes Françaises (CIEF) in Dijon, France. Prereq: FREN 503 of 585 with a GPA 2.5 or better and permission. Special UNH fee. Student responsible for personal and travel expenses. (Offered summers only.)
FREN 683-684*
FREN 683 is equivalent to FREN 631, requires four weeks of intensive study of French language at the Centre International d'Etudes Françaises (CIEF) in Dijon, France. Prereq: FREN 504 with a GPA of 2.5 or better and permission. Special UNH fee. Student responsible for personal and travel expenses. (Offered summers only.)
FREN 684 is equivalent to FREN 632, requires four weeks of intensive study of French language at the Centre International d'Etudes Françaises (CIEF) in Dijon, France. Prereq: FREN 504 or FREN 683, with a GPA of 2.5 or better and permission. Special UNH fee. Student responsible for personal and travel expences. (Offered summers only.)
*Students may take one of these courses for 4 weeks, or both of these courses for 8 weeks. For example, FREN 585 would be for 4 weeks, while the FREN 585-586 sequence would be for 8 weeks.
Admission Requirements
For FREN 690 or FREN 691, sophomore standing or higher is required. Open to students who have completed with a 2.5 GPA or better FREN 631-632 and FREN 651-652, or equivalent (for French majors). Students who are French minors must have completed FREN 631-632 and FREN 651 OR 652. This program is only open to students enrolled full time at the University of New Hampshire.
Housing
Students are normally housed with local families. Rent is covered by the special course fee. Housing arrangements generally do not include meals, although in some cases students may have access to kitchen facilities or be invited for a weekly dinner. Meals are at the student’s expense in one of the university restaurants (restaurants universitaires) or any of the inexpensive cafes around town.
Travel and Insurance
Students will travel to France as a group in early September or mid-January. They may return at any time following completion of their coursework in late May or early June. They also have the option to stay the summer and take additional courses. Trip cancellation and repatriation insurance should be arranged by individuals as necessary. 
Fees and Expenses
Students must register for FREN 690 for each semester of study. UNH tuition and the special course fee cover registration at the University of Burgundy, mandatory health insurance, CIEF courses, excursions and private room in French host families. Students are responsible for the payment of their food, and travel costs. Other routine expenses include books and supplies, and miscellaneous living costs. The cost of additional travel in Europe, souvenirs, etc. should be considered when planning one’s budget.
In consultation with department faculty, students may apply for a number of scholarships specific to this program that are available. For more information about financial aid & study abroad scholarships, click here.
Apply for Fall 2013 or Academic Year 2013-14
The fall 2013 application deadline is Friday, March 8, 2013.
To Apply:
View the COLA Center for Study Abroad application checklist.
In addition to the requirements listed in the checklist, a complete Dijon Program Application will include the following:
1. The completed Dijon Program Supplement Form*
2. Non-Academic Student Evaluation Form* (must be in a sealed envelope with the evaluator’s signature across the seal)
*Please note: MAC users may have technical difficulties with the fillable PDF forms on this page. Be sure to view the PDFs in Adobe Acrobat rather than in Mac Preview. It may be advisable to complete the forms using a PC.
Once Accepted ONLY:
1. Housing Form
2. Health Form
*Please note: MAC users may have technical difficulties with the fillable PDF forms on this page. Be sure to view the PDFs in Adobe Acrobat rather than in Mac Preview. It may be advisable to complete the forms using a PC.
Apply for Summer 2013
The summer 2013 application deadline is Friday, March 8, 2013.
To Apply:
1. Complete the COLA Center for Study Abroad application checklist.
In addition to the requirements listed in the checklist, a complete Dijon Summer Program Application will include the following:
2. The completed Dijon Summer Program Supplement Form
3. Non-Academic Student Evaluation Form (must be in a sealed envelope with the evaluator’s signature across the seal)
Once Accepted ONLY:
1. Housing Form
2. Health Form
*Please note: MAC users may have technical difficulties with the fillable PDF forms on this page. Be sure to view the PDFs in Adobe Acrobat rather than in Mac Preview. It may be advisable to complete the forms using a PC.
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