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Admissions

Application Deadlines:

Spring Semester: September 1

For Spring 2010, the application deadline has been extended to Tuesday September 8th, 2009.

Given visa restrictions, serious candidates for the spring semester Geneva Internship Program are strongly advised to apply by September 1. Although we will continue to accept applications up to September 30 or until the program is full, preference will be given to qualified candidates who submit their applications on or before September 1.

Fall Semester: March 15

Admissions Calendar:

Review of applications will begin according to the following timetable.

Requirements:

• • Minimum 3.0 GPA (in major and overall)
• • No prior language study is required, but a background in French is an advantage.
• • All students must complete the full 16-credit program, enrolling in three academic courses and one internship course

Students in the Public Health track please note that the World Health Organization will only accept seniors as interns.

Priority will be given to applicants who have relevant work, internship, or volunteer experience.

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Program Fee

2009/2010 Program Cost: $22,810

The following are included in the program fee:

• • Tuition
• • Internship placement
• • Housing
• • Airfare from designated US cities
• • Field trips
• • Emergency travel assistance coverage

The cost for 2010/2011 has not yet been announced and will be subject to approval by the Board of Trustees at Boston University.

Additional expenses to consider.

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Program Dates

Fall Semester:
August 31st to December 14th, 2009

Spring Semester:
January 18th to May 3rd, 2010

For specific departure and arrival dates, please see the current program dates list. Program participants will be notified of any changes in the program calendar.

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Boston Staff

The Boston University Geneva program is administered by staff in both our Boston and Geneva offices. In Boston, a program manager facilitates the admissions and orientation procedures, and maintains contact with students prior to their arrival in Geneva. The Boston Office also houses administrative personnel who are responsible for everyday operations. In Geneva, the staff comprises a resident director, administrative, academic and housing personnel.

Geneva Assistant Director
Leilani Olson

Full BUIP Staff List

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