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Short-term Programs

Applications are being accepted and process on a rolling basis until March 1,2013 or until this program is full, whichever comes first.

Location Description

Welcome to London, the capital of England, the U.K., and arguably the world!  London provides unparalleled opportunities to examine first hand the contributions to modern society of past and current British scientists, including Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Rosalind Franklin, Francis Crick, Alexander Fleming, Stephen Hawking, and many more.  There will also be time to explore London’s art, culture and 2000-year old history.  Come live and learn in this global, historical, modern, and vibrant city.  There is no better place to earn your GenEd Cluster 3, IDLS science, or Honors option credits!

Additional Information

The program will provide:
•    Lodging in the Bloomsbury district, with free wireless internet
•    A meal allowance sufficient to cover 2-3 meals per day
•    Several group meals during the program
•    Admission to all program academic and cultural visits and all tours
•    A central London tube and bus pass, plus all other program-related transportation in and around London
•    A cell phone

Students may earn credit for Gen Ed Cluster 3 Track I (GSCI 101 & 104) or  Upper Level IDLS Science (CHEM 280)

Departmental program website link.

Program Costs

For the current projected costs for this program, please click on the following link to the Fees for JMU Study Abroad Programs page.

Accommodations

Students will live apartments for the duration of the program. Most meals will be covered by the program fee (2 meals a day - 14 meals per week). 

Application Information

For more detailed instructions and to download the application, please click on the following link to the Applications and Forms section for JMU Short-Term Programs.

In addition to the oIP Application, a informal interview will be required. To schedule an appointment time with the program director, please email Dr. Warnaar at warnaadl@jmu.edu.

Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 in order to participate.