Orientation A specially-designed orientation program, conducted during the semester immediately prior to departure, is intended to prepare participants for the adjustment to living and studying in France. Attendance at all orientation sessions is mandatory. Costs Tuition charges for the program are the same as at the University Park Campus and are payable at the Bursar's Office in accordance with the standard procedures and deadlines for regular charges at the University Park Campus. Students pay room costs to Penn State for their accommodations in Strasbourg, but must pay for their own food on site. Round-trip air transportation is an additional cost to the student.
Students are responsible for making their own flight arrangements.
The International Education office has a cost sheet that estimates the overall expenses for each semester. Since students remain registered at Penn State while enrolled in this program, the standard forms of financial aid continue as normal. The International Education office coordinates closely with the Office of Student Aid to help needy students obtain funds to cover the additional costs associated with study abroad. All participants are expected to carry sufficient health and accident insurance. Personal liability insurance is strongly recommended.