International Education
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Fall Term in Florence
^{September 26, 2008 - December 13, 2008}

Students wishing to apply must download and fill out the Florence application form (PDF).

Florence, in the heart of Tuscany, offers an unparalleled opportunity to students of art, history, psychology, and literature to explore a wealth of museums, churches and culture in this most walkable of cities. This opportunity is available to all students who have earned at least 12 college credits. Students will earn Chemeketa Community College transferable credits while studying in Florence. Chemeketa Community College is one of seven community colleges belonging to the Oregon International Education Consortium (OIEC), which sponsors the Fall Term in Florence program.

Gilman International Scholarship Program
Up to $5,000 is available to students who are currently receiving a Pell Grant for their education at Chemeketa Community College. Application deadline for the Fall 2008 program in Florence is April 15.

Who is eligible?

• Open to students of all ages who have earned at least 12 college credits with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Students pay for a term's transfer credit from Chemeketa Community College.
• Program fee includes roundtrip airfare (Portland-Florence-Portland), housing, cultural activities, Italian Life and Culture program, computer and internet access, unlimited-entry museum pass, medical and program fee refund insurance (optional meal plan available).
• Financial aid can be applied to program (apply as soon as possible).

The OIEC accepts up to 30 students for the program from member colleges in Oregon. Space, therefore, is limited and qualified students are accepted as they apply and pay their deposit. Our partner institution American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) makes all logistical arrangements, including travel, insurance and housing. All program payments are made to AIFS. The OIEC makes all academic arrangements, from course offerings to credits to faculty. In fact, you are taught by Oregon instructors who accompany you to Florence. To see the Florence 2008 faculty biography click here(Word). All college credit fees and tuition are paid to Chemeketa Community College, and you register as usual at Chemeketa Community College from the available courses listed. To see the course list for Chemeketa click here (Word) .

The Oregon International Education Consortium consists of:

• Chemeketa Community College
• Central Oregon Community College
• Clackamas Community College
• Mount Hood Community College
• Portland Community College
• Linn-Benton Community College
• Rogue Community College

The consortium offers programs in four countries ranging from 2 to 11 weeks. For questions and more information, contact your Oregon International Education Consortium representative: Maureen McGlynn at 503.399.6145.

Updated July 2008 by Marketing and Student Recruitment.