The Institute for American Universities (IAU)
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Program Overview
IAU guarantees acceptance of students whom WCU has selected for study at The Aix Center, French Honors Program, The Marchutz School of Art and The J-term Traveling Seminar. IAU reserves the right to confer with WCU as to whether applicants to any of the programs are admissible.
Country: France
Program type: Affiliate Program
· 2.5 GPA for most programs
· A Professor recommendation
· Students cannot be on academic or disciplinary probation extending beyond the start date of the IAU program
· Multiple housing options
· See IAU website for program details, estimated costs and payment information
· For current costs see the IAU website
· Apply directly through IAU but receive some additional WCU benefits
Please note: A non-refundable WCU Registration fee will be charged for all IAU programs.
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IAU Abroad is a West Chester University affiliate program provider. This means that the CIP has a special relationship with IAU, which makes it easier for WCU students to attend any IAU program. Study abroad advising, assistant with financial aid, pre-departure orientation, and transfer credit assistance are a few of the services offered specifically by the CIP as part of the WCU Registration fee. Just let us know how we can help you prepare for your studies abroad!
Please note the following information, which will help you to understand the relationship and benefits.
Program Provider | The Institute for American Universities (IAU) |
Programs eligible for WCU CIP Assistance | All IAU Programs |
Application forms | - Submit all application materials directly to IAU.
- Students should meet with their WCU academic advisors to get their courses pre-approved for degree credits. The WCU study abroad course selection sheet should be signed and kept for future reference.
- PLEASE NOTE: Before meeting with WCU academic advisors, print out individual course descriptions/syllabi from the CIS website and find out if they are considered beginner (lower division) or advanced (upper division) course work.
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WCU Registration | Students on any IAU program will be registered at WCU while abroad, which means WCU students: - Stay active in the myWCU system while abroad
- Use WCU financial aid (loans or grants) for IAU program fees
- Are still eligible to use WCU priority scheduling and email
- DO NOT need to take a Leave of Absence with the Registrar's Office
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Program fees and payments | - Current IAU program fees can be found on the IAU website.
- All program fees (application fee, program deposit, and final charges) are paid to IAU.
- WCU loans and grants can be used to cover these expenses.
- A WCU non-refundable registration fee is charged for all affiliate programs. This fee will be charged approximately 30-45 days prior to the first day of classes to your account and will not be removed once posted.
- WCU registration fee: $100
- The WCU Registration fee is an administrative fee charged to all study abroad students on partner programs. In addition to the Study Abroad Office services outlined on this page, it also allows students to use all of the campus resources while abroad (e.g. email, financial aid, pre-registration access, library services, and so on).
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Transcripts | - IAU sends transcripts directly to the CIP after the program ends.
- CIP will submit the transcripts to the WCU Registrar.
- CIP will maintain photocopies of the transcripts and they will be available for student and academic advisor questions, as needed.
- Please contact IAU directly for issues related to discrepancies on the IAU transcripts.
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Other CIP Services | - Administrative help from CIP Regional Advisors and financial team
- WCU scholarships and tuition waivers automatically deferred while student is abroad and will be re-instated upon return
- Office of Financial Aid receives a list of students on IAU programs to help with loan administration and oversight.
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Links of Interest
IAU Destinations
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Program Contact Information
IAU Contact
Address: 531 E. Roosevelt Road, Suite 101, Wheaton, IL 60187
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WCU Study Abroad Advisor
Angela Howard
610-436-3515
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How to Apply?
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