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What is a Spring Break Away course?

  • A Duquesne University course embedding international material in your studies for the entire semester here on campus
  • The course includes a faculty-led study tour during spring break.
  • The study tour is integral to the academic course; all students enrolling in the course must commit to participating in and paying for the spring break study tour component.
  • Cost of this component will range between $2,000 - $2,600 per student. The exact price of each study tour will be available from the faculty leader by early September.
Spring 2014 Break Away Offering:
Paris SB Spain SB
Art History in Paris Sacred Places in Spain
Italy SB Berlin SB
Sociology in Rome  Philosophy in Berlin
Know your 'Next Steps': Apply today and plan early!
Course Format

Each course will meet on campus for one 3-hour class per week during the Spring semester.  The early weeks of study proceeding Spring Break will prepare you to take full advantage of your week at the international site. Upon returning from your spring break abroad, your studies will continue and include a project or paper based upon your international study experience.

Study Tour Format

The study tour will travel as a group under the guidance of your professor.  All travel arrangements will be arranged prior to departure and will include airfare, land transportation, hotels site admissions and many meals. 

Application Process
Students interested in registering for one of Duquesne's Spring Break Away courses should follow the below timeline to stay on track as you plan for your time abroad. 

 

September

Early

Mid

End

Review course information and see faculty leader

Attend an information session

Meet with your Academic Advisor
October 19th Application Deadline ($100 deposit with Application)
November

2nd

Mid

16th

Notification of your acceptance

Pre-register for the class and apply for your passport

Due: $1200 deposit to hold your place
January 7th Balance due to your faculty leader