Program Overview

The 2008/2009 Australia Winter Program, scheduled for December 26, 2008 to January 9, 2009, will expose students to the wonderful world of “down under.” While each course will have a unique itinerary, participants will be based in metropolitan Sydney and tropical Cairns. Students may earn up to three hours of college credit by combining this study abroad program with directed study activities preceding and/or following the travel portion of the course.

Please carefully read Program Details for additional information pertinent to all CCSA programs.

Accommodations and Meals

Participants in the Australia Winter Program will reside in research station facilities, dormitories and/or hotels. Homestays with local families may also be utilized. Daily breakfasts and some additional meals will be provided.

Accommodations are based primarily on double occupancy with occasional use of multi-bedded rooms; single rooms may be available at additional cost.

Program costs

The cost of the Australia Winter Program is $5295. This includes health insurance, round-trip transportation from designated cities, accommodations, daily breakfast, program excursions, airport transfers and some additional meals.

Most meals, other than breakfast, are at the participant’s own expense. A minimum of $500 should be budgeted for other meals, additional transportation, entrance fees and departure tax (if applicable). Participants should also budget additional funds for personal expenses such as souvenirs and independent travel, based upon their individual spending habits.

Please be aware that tuition is not included in the program costs stated above. Refer to the Registration/Tuition & Fees link for additional information.

All costs are subject to change in the event of unanticipated increases in airfares, monetary exchange rates or other changes in program costs. In some cases, program items may be deleted in lieu of a price increase.

Payment Schedule and Deadlines

A $200 deposit is due at the time of application. A first payment of $2450 (in addition to the $200 deposit) to cover costs of the airline ticket and deposits on arrangements in Australia is due by the application deadline date, October 1, 2008. The final payment of $2645, plus single room costs (if applicable), is due by November 7, 2008. Please familiarize yourself with the Cancellation Policy.

Students are encouraged to apply well in advance of the October 1, 2008 application deadline, as priority is given to early applicants. Applicants will receive course confirmation approximately two weeks after the application deadline.

Checks should be made payable to “CCSA.” Please consider your cancelled check as receipt for payment. Returned checks will incur a $20 penalty fee.

Passport & visitor visa information

The Australian government requires that U.S. citizens acquire visitor visas for travel to Australia. Visa processing will be coordinated through the CCSA office. A current passport is required to apply for a visitor visa; therefore, it is crucial that participants apply for passports as early as possible.

Please refer to the Passport & Visitor section on for additional information.

See what courses are offered this year:

Click on the Courses Link in the Program At A Glance to the left.