Austria is the world's smallest continent and has a population of a little more than 20 million people. Perth is the capital of Western Australia and the fourth largest city on the continent. Perth, located on the Swan river, has a population of 1.5 million people and is a diverse centre for arts, culture, and entertainment.
Curtin University is home to Curtin Volunters (CV). CV is one of Australia's largest studnet run volunteer organizatiosn and plans various day and weekend community service opportunities. Curtin University also offers leadership opportunitites and workshops through the Curtin Leadership Centre (CLC).
University of the Sunshine Coast offers a variety of courses in a variety of disciplines. Students may take courses that fulfill general studies requirements and some major requirements in areas such as business, communications, art, leisure sports management, and others.
Grades count toward an Elon GPA.
Study abroad courses may not be taken on an audit or pass/fail basis, regardless of the host institution's policy.
To view information on course offerings at Curtin University, click here.
A list of courses to be used as a guide for Elon course equivalents from this program is available in the Isabella Cannon International Center in Carlton 113.
Students planning to study abroad on this program must fill out the Course Request Packet and meet with the Assistant Registrar to know how the courses will count toward their degree.
Fall semester – early July to late November
Spring semester – early February to late June
Scholarships/Travel Grants
Need-based scholarships are available for Elon semester programs through the GEC. For additional information on scholarships or other funding for study abroad, see the Funding for Study Abroad page.
If you qualify for a travel grant through any of the fellows or scholars programs, see the appropriate program director for more information on how to apply the grant to your study abroad program. Visit the Deadlines and Events Calendar for travel grant deadlines.
Costs for study abroad vary program to program and will not be exactly the same as on-campus costs of attendance at Elon.
For cost information for this program, please see the budget sheets:
Students live in on-campus housing. Students will have their own room but share a flat with six to eight other international students. Flats have a common area and kitchen.
Students must complete the online Elon University study abroad application by the published deadline. See the Deadline and Events Calendar for the most up-to-date deadline information. Applications are generally accepted one semester in advance.
Initial approval is granted by Elon, and final acceptance is granted by Curtin University.
A successful semester abroad is dependent upon adequate preparation. Students will participate in a series of mandatory orientations during the semester prior to studying abroad. These orientations will address issues of academic, cultural, logistical, financial, and personal preparation, as well as health and safety. Failure to participate in the required orientations will result in dismissal from the program. Any financial losses incurred by this dismissal, including program fees and international airfare, are the student's full responsibility.
Click here for the semester programs pre-departure orientation schedule.
This Winter Term course has a required one semester-hour fall pre-departure course associated with it. Students accepted into the Winter Term course will be automatically registered for the associated fall course. There is no additional cost for the pre-departure course for students who are registered full-time even if the one credit creates an overload for a student's registration.
It is Elon University policy that students who are registered part-time for the fall semester will be charged the additional one credit hour of tuition for the fall pre-departure course. Students will also be charged four credit hours of tuition for winter term in addition to the program fees. If students contact the Bursar's office to verify that they will be enrolled full-time in the spring semester, the four hours of winter term tuition will not be collected.
There will also be a required meeting about the course in May.
SPRING MEETING INFORMATION
The spring meeting will be on Thursday, May 2 at 5:00 p.m, in KOBC 211.
FALL COURSE MEETING INFORMATION
The fall pre-departure course will be on the following days from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The fall pre-departure course will also include Saturday, October 5th from 9 a.m to 11 a.m. at Elon's Challenge Course.
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Study Abroad Student Ambassadors (SASAs) are GEC student representatives who have participated in one or more study abroad programs, and have been trained to speak about their experiences. You can be in touch with current SASAs via email, or contact past study abroad participants who have attended your program. They are looking forward to hearing from you!
For more information on living and studying abroad in Australia, visit Study in Australia's website.
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