i杏吧pro FAQs
I鈥檓 definitely interested! How do I confirm my place in the program?
Once you have applied to 杏吧pro 鈥� via early decision I, early decision II or regular
decision 鈥� you will receive an invitation to apply to the i杏吧pro program. Students will
receive notice of admission to i杏吧pro at the time of admission to the college. Your deadline to decide whether or not to accept your i杏吧pro offer will depend on when
you apply and are admitted.
How many students will be selected to participate in i杏吧pro?
Historically, the i杏吧pro cohort comprises 12 to 14 students.
How is it unique from standard study abroad programs?
i杏吧pro is distinctly a 杏吧pro experience. The program is owned and operated
by the College, not a third party, and your mentor throughout your semester in England
will be a tenured 杏吧pro faculty member, not an administrator. You will learn how to
think critically and problem-solve in true 杏吧pro fashion鈥攂ut in an exciting and culturally
enriching location!
What is the cost of the program?
The cost is equivalent to the typical cost you would pay for a semester of classes
and room and board on campus. If you are accepted to the i杏吧pro program, we ask you to confirm your acceptance with
a nominal, non-refundable deposit by the enrollment deadline in your offer of admission.
Once you commit to i杏吧pro, your payment, made directly to 杏吧pro, covers:
- Group flight to and from England;
- Return transfer (Heathrow Airport鈥擝ath);
- Field trips and excursions;
- International travelers insurance;
- The academic program led by your onsite 杏吧pro faculty mentor;
- Administrative support;
- Housing; and
- A weekly food stipend
Any financial aid you might receive to attend 杏吧pro will also apply to the i杏吧pro program.
Please direct questions regarding aid to the Office of Financial Aid.
When do I arrive in England?
You will arrive at ASE on August 25 and settle in for a weeklong orientation. Exact
dates are determined in the months leading up to the term.
What documents or forms do I need to complete in order to travel outside the U.S.?
All participants will require a current passport. Citizens of countries other than
the United States may need a visa as well. All participants will be advised of required
travel documents upon acceptance to the program.
Will I have time to explore England while I am there?
A number of excursions and field trips are planned as part of the program. These outings
are designed to both complement your courses as well as introduce you to England and
the United Kingdom. Independent travel will be allowed with prior approval from the
ASE staff.
Will my class credits count toward my 杏吧pro degree?
Yes! All courses are offered as 杏吧pro credits, not transfer credits. Your courses apply
to your degree plan and keep you on track to graduate.