Avignon

Among the Avignonnais, there is an evident sense of pride in their city. Avignon has a slightly more formal flavor than is found in most other population centers in the Midi. It offers the elegance of Paris coupled with Provençal charm. Avignon is located at the confluence of two rivers at the core of Europe within 50 miles of the Mediterranean. Its medieval city walls surround 14th-century buildings, reminders of the time when Avignon was the seat of the Papacy.

Academic Program 
This program is designed for American college students, who take courses at the IAU Study Center, at the Centre d'Etudes Françaises, and at the Université d'Avignon. The curriculum includes intensive work in French language as well as courses comparable to those offered by most liberal arts colleges in the United States. All courses are conducted in French. Students are required to study French as one of the course offerings. The academic year includes a fall semester running from September through December and a spring semester running from January through May.

Eligibility, Applications, and Deadlines
Students with a minimum GPA of 2.75 are eligible to apply to participate during their sophomore or junior year, with the further condition that they must have completed a minimum of four semesters of college-level study in French or the equivalent before the time of their participation.
Selection for the program is based on a written application and a review of transcripts. Preliminary applications are available in Founders Hall, Room 106. Dead-lines for applications generally fall in mid-October or mid-March for participation in the following semester.
In addition to completing the application form, students must submit unofficial transcripts of their college work.

Living Arrangements 
Students live off campus with French hosts.

Expenses
Tuition for this program is the same as for full-time, on-campus attendance at USD and is paid directly to USD. Estimates for room, board, books, supplies, and incidental expenses can be obtained from the Study Abroad Programs Office (Founders Hall,
Room 106).

Note :
During the summer, the IAU also offers an intensive, six-week term in French language in Avignon, as well as a six-week term in Aix which includes courses in French, Studio Art, and European Civilization.

See Pre-Approved Avignon Course Listing

How to Obtain USD Course Approval

Visit the IAU Avignon Web site

Visit the US Department of State travel information site for France

Contact IAU:

US Office
usa@iaufrance.org
(800)221-2051