Program Overview

   The London Summer Program, scheduled from July 10 to August 11, 2008, is offered in cooperation with the University of London King’s College. Students may choose among courses in various subject fields which are structured to take advantage of the British setting.

   Special features of this program are a BritRail pass for travel by train within Britain and a London Underground and bus pass. Optional tours to Edinburgh, Paris and Stonehenge are also available at an additional cost.

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

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

     To follow is a brief schedule of mandatory opening days events:

Friday, July 11

 6:00 PM  Reception

Saturday, July 12

 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Orientation

 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM  City Tour

 3:30 PM  Faculty (only) Orientation

Monday, July 14

 Classes begin

ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS

   Participants in the London Summer Program will reside at the Hampstead Campus of King’s College. The majority of the rooms are singles. Continental breakfast will be provided daily, as well as some additional meals.

PROGRAM COSTS

   The cost of the London Summer Program is $5495 plus an additional $100 BritRail surcharge for participants 26 and over. The program cost includes health insurance, round-trip transportation from designated cities, airport transfers, a BritRail pass for travel by train within Britain, London Travelcards (subway and bus pass) for 28 days, accommodations, daily breakfast and some additional meals. Special course field trips costs and entrance fees may be additional.

   For those arranging their own air transportation, the cost is $4695. These individuals must contact the central office before initiating travel arrangements (prior to the application deadline). Please note that group flights are scheduled to depart the U.S. on July 10 and will arrive in London on July 11. The group will depart from London August 11 for return to the U.S.

   A minimum of $1100 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 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 & DEADLINES

   A $200 deposit is due at the time of the application. A first payment of $2650 (in addition to the $200 deposit) to cover costs of the airline ticket and deposits on arrangements in London is due by the application deadline, February 29, 2008. The final payment of $2645 is due by April 18, 2008. For those arranging their own transportation, the final payment will be $1845. A BritRail pass surcharge of $100 (if applicable) will be added to the final payment. Please familiarize yourself with the Cancellation Policy.

   Students are encouraged to apply well in advance of the February 29, 2008 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.

CLASS SCHEDULE

   Students may earn from three to six hours of credit. For those individuals who wish to earn six hours of academic credit, the courses have been divided into two groups, A and B. These students must select one course from each group to avoid a conflict in class scheduling. Please note that, although the option is available, students are not required by CCSA to enroll in two courses.

   Courses in Group A are scheduled to meet Monday from 9 a.m. to noon and on Wednesday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Full-day field trips for classes in this group will be Tuesdays, July 15 and July 29 and Thursdays, July 24 and August 7.

   Courses in Group B are scheduled to meet Monday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon. Full-day field trips for classes in Group B will be Thursdays, July 17 and July 31 and Tuesdays, July 22 and August 5.

    Finals for the London Summer courses will be held on Friday, August 8.

See what courses are offered this year:

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

RESIDENT ASSISTANT

    The CCSA Board of Trustees is seeking Resident Assistants for the upcoming summer program.  The applicant must meet the

following qualifications:

    *be a student at (or graduate from) a CCSA-

      member institution

    *have completed Resident Assistant training

    *be a past London Summer Program

      participant

    *be classified at junior level or above

    *possess a minimum GPA of 2.75

    At least two individuals will be selected to serve as liaisons to the students and faculty/administrators participating in the upcoming program.  The positions will be unpaid; however, each Resident Assistant will receive all amenities extended to full-paying participants as detailed in the CCSA programs brochure, as well as a single room and a per diem of $15.  Click on the Resident Assistants Application and Duties link the Program At A Glance to the left.