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For more information on these programs, please contact Jennifer Dickey.

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Study Abroad

CSS has a variety of special programs that afford students an opportunity to broaden their educational experience by studying during the summer term with a CCS faculty member or study at another institution for a semester or even a year abroad. To be eligible for all study abroad opportunities, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and written permission from the Associate Dean and the Department Chair. Study for an academic semester or year abroad requires that a student be a junior or in the first semester of the senior year. Participation in one of the summer, faculty-led programs is open to all students, regardless of year. Study abroad during the final semester at CCS is not permitted.

Faculty-Led Programs

Students work with well-known artists and designers, visit studios and museums, and immerse themselves in local art and culture. Qualified students are eligible for three undergraduate or graduate credits.

Student Exchanges

The College for Creative Studies has established formal agreements with several institutions worldwide. Qualified students may study up to 18 credit hours if the appropriate courses are available at the host institution for transfer back to CCS.

Formal exchange or articulation agreements are in place with the following institutions:

Burren College of Design Ireland
Limkokwing Malaysia
Lorenzo De Medici Italy
National Cheng Kung University Taiwan
Parsons Paris France

Pforzheim Germany
Strate Design College France
Studio Art Center International Italy

View study abroad options by major.

Financial Aid & Study Abroad

Students participating in study abroad programs that have received necessary approvals through their department and the Dean's office are eligible to receive their federal and state financial aid, as well as loans through private lenders.

The availability of a student's institutional funding (i.e. CCS Scholarships, Awards & Tuition Grants) will be determined based on a cost comparison between CCS and the school where the study abroad program is to be completed.

For more information contact the Director of Financial Aid (313.664.7496 or finaid@collegeforcreativestudies.edu) or click here for general information on applying for financial aid.

Eligibility

All students wishing to participate in study abroad will be required to meet certain criteria prior to moving forward with the application process.

Students will need:

a minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
be a junior or first semester senior for academic semester or one year study abroad
be eligible for, or currently have a passport
be able to purchase health insurance coverage for the full period of the study abroad program.

Application Procedure

Print and complete the online study abroad application (60 KB, PDF). You will not be able to request signatures from the Associate Dean or the Department Chair until after your courses are determined during the academic advising meeting.
Contact Jennifer Dickey at 313-664-7428 or by e-mail at jdickey@collegeforcreativestudies.edu in the International Student Services Office for a Study Abroad advising appointment.
Bring a copy of your degree audit as well as your completed application to the appointment. At this time, courses will be chosen and you will be directed to meet with your Department Chair to obtain the signature required to submit your application for final approval to the Associate Dean, Sharon Procter.
Take your completed application to the Dean's Office in the Argonaut Building for the final approval signature if you are eligible by the Associate Dean. You will be contacted to pick up the completed form after the review.
Drop off the completed application with all of the appropriate signatures to Jennifer Dickey in the International Student Services Office.
Contact Kristin Moskovitz, Director of Financial Aid for an appointment to determine if you loans or scholarships will apply.
Complete the application at the host institution if required.
After you have been accepted by the host institution, notify Jennifer Dickey. You will be invited to participate in a pre-departure orientation at the end of the semester prior to your study.

Communications

Telephone

Get an Un-locked GSM phone. This will work well for most European countries. Upon arrival you can buy a SIM card (phone chip) that will allow you to use prepaid minutes and have a local phone number. The phones are usually available for cheap in online auctions. You can pay for a cool phone if you like, but a cheap second hand phone will do the trick. Be sure to check what kind of signal the local phones use so you get the right one. Here’s where to find the frequency for your destination.

http://www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/index.shtm

Computer

Email should be widely available to the general public at WIFI hot spots and internet cafes. Be prepared though many countries don’t let you use WIFI for free. You’ll need to pay for a card that will give you a password and login. It works a lot like a phone card. Most of the time it’s the cheaper option to just use the internet cafes computer for a quick email check. Internet cafes often have microphones and headsets for their customers to use for VOIP.

VOIP

(Voice over Internet Phone) This is the cheapest option. If your host institution provides free internet. The most common companies are Skype and Vonage. Sign up online for a free account; get a microphone and a headset and your good to go! If you’re lucky enough to have video cameras on your computers you can see each other too. You’ll have to pay if you want to call a land line or mobile phone but talking to other registered users is usually free (that includes international calls!)

Global Health Insurance

Health insurance is requirement of all study abroad participants. If your current health coverage provider will not offer overseas insurance protection than you must enroll with an organization that will provide support for your overseas travel.

The following is a partial list of organizations that provide insurance specifically for study abroad purposes. The organizations listed are just suggestions. Please select health coverage that you determine to be adequate and satisfactory based on your needs

http://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/studyabroad
Call the organization for specific premium costs: (once quoted at $60.00 for 30 days of coverage)
STA travel - $125.00 premium
www.sas-mn.com or download the information sheet (197 KB, PDF)
http://www.studyabroadinsurance.com
http://www.isoabroad.com/
Temporary Insurance

Emergency Information.

In the event of an emergency be prepared by having contact numbers for the local authorities readily available. Be aware that the number for 911 is not 911 in other countries! Here is a link to the emergency numbers outside of America. Also, be prepared for an operator who doesn't speak English. Some countries are prepared for tourists with Emergencies by having a force of English speaking police, you can find those numbers listed in local directories.

It's always a good idea to keep the local US embassy or consulate phone number programmed into your mobile phone. Go to this list and find the contact info for the country you're going to. They're a great resource for advice for difficulties encountered overseas. It's very important to register with the local embassy or consulate. If there's an emergency at home or in your foreign locale you'll want the embassy to know where to find you. The registration is very secure and protected by the right to privacy act.

Many people don't know that the U.S. embassy or consulate has surprisingly little authority in the country that they are located in. However, if you are in trouble with the police and have been charged with a crime, you'll want to contact the embassy as soon as possible. Better yet, be aware of the local laws and abide by them! Usually, if you behave yourself as you would in your home country, you'll be fine. Some countries do have very strict rules that may seem silly to you, but keep in mind that you'll be held accountable just like the locals. Don't expect special treatment because you're a guest in their country - in fact, just the opposite should apply!