Within each major, required courses for that major must be taken at University Park. The residence halls offer single or double bedroom options, and a meal plan is included in all residence hall contracts. There is also the International Student Services office at NUS to help foreign students adjust to living and studying in Singapore. The Singapore program is open to all regularly enrolled Penn State students, but the academic focus of the program appeals primarily to students studying international business or real estate analysis. Applicants must be in good academic standing and show evidence of maturity, stability, adaptability, self-discipline, and strong academic motivation.
Participants are generally in their junior or senior year during their period abroad.
Attendance at all orientation sessions is mandatory. Costs Tuition charges are payable to the Bursar's office at University Park Campus according to the standard procedures and deadlines for regular semester charges at University Park Campus. The tuition charge is the same as at University Park Campus. Students are responsible for paying for their room and board on site. Because of the higher cost of living in Singapore, students can expect to pay more for room and board during their enrollment in this program than they would expect to pay at University Park Campus.