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WU with Dickinson College at the University of Toulouse
Areas of Study
Most liberal arts disciplines can be studied. Students should consult with relevant WU academic departments for guidance on suitability for WU students.
| Term | Dates | Application Deadline |
| Fall | early September - mid January | February 1 |
| Spring | mid January - mid June | May 1 |
| Academic Year | early September - mid June | February 1 |
Eligibility
Students must have completed French 307D, 308D, 318D and at least one literary survey class (French 325C or 326C) in order to be eligible for the program. French 318 can substitute for 308.
WU Credits
Students earn transfer credits for courses successfully completed at the University of Toulouse and other institutions, including the Dickinson Center. Students take an average load of five courses per semester. In general, the award for study abroad is 15-16 WU credits per semester up to a maximum of 33 WU credits per year.
Location
Toulouse, France
Dickinson College’s program is located at the University of Toulouse. The city of Toulouse is noted for its many pink brick buildings, earning it the nickname “la ville rose.” Situated in the heart of southwestern France, two hours from the Mediterranean Sea and two and one-half hours from the Atlantic Ocean, Toulouse lies just north of the Pyrenees Mountains on the Garonne River. In a recent survey, French citizens rated it the city in which they would most like to live (excluding Paris), based upon quality of life. The University is the second-largest in the country and was built in the thirteenth century.
Housing
To ensure that they experience local culture to the fullest, students on the Toulouse program are housed with French families.
Student Life
Academic excursions and cultural events enrich the program. Students visit such sites as medieval cities like Carcassonne, medieval ruins like the Cathar castles, Romanesque churches and monasteries, fortified villages, as well as prehistoric caves. Toulouse offers a wide range of cultural activities such as movies, theater, concerts, opera, ballet, and clubs, as well as opportunities for private travel in France and Europe.
On-Site Support
The Dickinson College Toulouse Program has its own resident director who oversees the staff, plans and leads the academic program, advises students and teaches.
Application Process
The application process differs based onyour department's approval of this program.
If this program is approved by your department you must submit a completed WU Semester/AY Study Abroad Application with program-specific forms to the Overseas Programs office in McMillan 138. If this program is not approved by your department, then you must meet with Jennifer White Reding before proceeding with your application.
More about the application process can be found on the How to Apply webpage.
WU Program Price
The WU program price includes WU tuition plus WU student health insurance and any housing, food, airfare or other costs paid by WU on the student's behalf. Below are projected program pricing and estimated personal expenses for this program. Click on the term to download a detailed cost breakdown.
| Estimated Costs* |
*The fees, charges, and expenses shown are estimates based on current information only and are subject to change.
| Faculty Liaison Prof. Colette Winn Campus Box 1077 935-5477 Ridgley 303 cwinn@wustl.edu |
Overseas Programs Coordinator Dr. Amy Suelzer Campus Box 1088 (314) 935-8372 McMillan 138 acsuelze@wustl.edu |
