The academic year starts near the end of September. It is based on two 15-week semesters with the traditional three week holidays at Christmas and Easter. The year ends during the first week of June. SRU students can study for a year or during the spring semester. THE COST Students pay SRU tuition, fees, room and meal charges directly to Slippery Rock and pay nothing to Aberystwyth.
Students are responsible for airfare, personal expenses, medical insurance and passport fees.
Financial assistance granted by SRU can be used to defray costs. Students are required to purchase an international I.D. card. The card provides worldwide student discounts, additional medical insurance and emergency evacuation services. An orientation session will focus on Aberystwyth, budgeting, academic scheduling and air travel. Handouts will be provided with all the necessary information, including addresses and necessary phone numbers in order to make the Wales semester enjoyable and educationally rewarding.