
	Franklin Hall 303 Bloomington IN 47405 812.855.9304

Legon, Ghana (IU Academic Year or Semester Program)

GHANA

Semester or Academic Year at the University of Ghana

LEGON

University town 9 miles from Ghana's capital, Accra (pop. 950,000)
On West African coast between Ivory Coast and Togo
Rich traditional cultures, colorful markets, scenic beaches

DATES

early January to mid-May --OR--
late July to December --OR--
late July to mid- May

PROGRAM ORGANIZATION

University of Ghana (30,000 students)
25 University of California students and 4-6 IU students on joint IU-California program: http://eap.ucop.edu/eap/country/ghana/Summary/legon.htm
Program office with Ghanaian coordinator

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Two-week group orientation in August for fall and academic year students to the University, Ghana and Africa; personalized orientation in January for spring students
Courses available in African Studies, performing arts (drama, dance, music), social sciences, humanities and selected natural sciences
Direct enrollment with Ghanaian students
All courses taught in English
Ghanaian language courses (optional)
Small group tutorials, frequent term papers
Optional independent research project

COURSE LOAD

15 IU credits in university courses

HOUSING

Double room in university dormitory
Legon or Volta Hall

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

Legon Program Handbook
IU-California joint program: http://eap.ucop.edu/eap/country/ghana/Summary/legon.htm
University of Ghana
IU Getting Started Handbook

ELIGIBILITY

You may apply if you

are a student at any Indiana University campus who is making normal academic progress,
are in at least your third full-time semester of college,
demonstrate flexibility, resilience, self-reliance, and
have approximately a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Prior coursework with African Studies content is strongly recommended.
Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of the Office of Overseas Study. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are not eligible.

ESTIMATED FALL 2008 COSTS

Fee paid to IU: (tuition, orientation, health insurance)
- Indiana resident $5,103
- Nonresident $10,206
  Initial prepayment of $500 due upon acceptance.
Room and board $1,770-$2,000
See IU Fee Sheet for additional cost and payment details.

Airfare, personal expenses and vacation travel additional

FINANCIAL AID

IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs.
Overseas Study Scholarships, including Minority Scholarships and Scholarships for Students from IU campuses other than Bloomington.
Find general information about financial aid and links to additional scholarship opportunities here: www.indiana.edu/~overseas/basics/finaid.shtml.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Spring 2009: September 8, 2008
Fall 2009 or AY 2009-2010: February 2009

Qualified applicants interviewed and final approval by the University of Ghana. Notification of application status sent electronically within four weeks of application deadline.

How to Apply for this Program

TELL ME ABOUT IT Click on
the photo to the left to read a
student's perspective of this program.

Last updated: July 14, 2008
Comments: overseas@indiana.edu