- Students must obtain their advisor's signature on the application. Franklin College is perfectly located in the heart of Europe in Lugano, Switzerland, on the Swiss/Italian border. Situated on Lake Lugano, one of the spectacular lakes within the "Swiss Rivera," Lugano is the cultural, recreational, financial and commercial hub of Switzerland's southernmost, Italian-speaking canton of Ticino. Lugano is a sophisticated and safe city, with dozens of outdoor activities, concert halls, great museums, and a variety of shops and restaurants. Lugano is also the central point of departure for all of Europe. With Lugano's rail lines and regional airport, all of Europe is within easy reach.
Students participating in the CCIS Lugano, Switzerland Semester Program have the opportunity to study a variety of fields, including Art, Business, Communication, History, Languages (French, German, Italian, Spanish), Political Science, and Sociology. In addition, the program includes a two-week guided excursion throughout Europe led by professors from Franklin College.
Franklin College is an American liberal arts institution located on a hillside above Lugano, Switzerland, the principal city of Switzerland’s southernmost Italian-speaking canton of Ticino. Founded in 1969, Franklin College is fully accredited in both the United States and in Switzerland.
The cornerstone of Franklin's educational mission has been its commitment to courses that are international in perspective and cross-cultural in content. In addition, students and faculty come to Franklin from every corner of the globe, further exposing program participants to other cultures and international experiences.
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Minimum GPA of 2.5
Good judicial standing (no major disciplinary violations in the past 12 months)
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Tuition, housing, two-week Academic Travel Program, medical insurance, and a Lonely Planet travel guide
Application fee ($50), passport ($135), visa/immigration fee ($77), airfare ($1,500), orientation fee ($350), books and supplies ($750), housing deposit, ($350), meals ($1,460), local transportation ($1,000), personal expenses ($2,400), and mandatory Swiss Health Insurance ($1,190)
To help students acclimate to their new surroundings, each semester begins with a day-long orientation conducted by the staff at Franklin College. The orientation program includes sessions on academics, living in Lugano, health and safety issues, and a walking tour of the city. Students also have the opportunity to learn more about program by contacting current and past participants on the CWU Facebook Group for Franklin College.
Campus Facilities
There are several facilities open to students in addition to the classrooms, library, bookstore, and computer labs. The Falcon's Nest is a student lounge with wireless Internet access, Ethernet plug-ins, and three desktop computers available for student use. The Falcon's Nest also has a big screen television with cable and a Foosball table. Another student lounge, Ben's Den, contains a television with international cable and wireless Internet access. At the college sports complex, students have access to a soccer field, basketball court, and weight room.
Student Activities
Franklin College offers many diverse activities for students, including a variety of campus events, student clubs, and team sports. Students also receive discounts to many of the downtown fitness centers.
City of Lugano
Lugano, Switzerland is the cultural, recreational, financial and commercial hub of the southernmost, Italian-speaking canton of Ticino. The city boasts two concert halls, great museums such as the Cantonal Museum of Art and Architecture and the Museum of Modern Art, and a variety of shops and restaurants. In addition, there are limitless outdoor activities both on and alongside Lake Lugano, including 40 of Europe's best mountain bike routes.
With its central location, Lugano is also the perfect gateway to all of Europe. The Lugano airport and train station provide ample opportunities for travel while studying at Franklin.
Students will share a fully-furnished campus apartment * with other program participants, located within walking distance of campus. All kitchenettes and common cooking facilities are stocked with basic cookware, silverware, plates, bowls and glasses. Students will need to bring their own bed linens and towels; however, a pillow and duvet comforter may be leased directly from Franklin College before arriving on campus. Each residence building also has a trained student Resident Assistant (RA) assigned to help participants during their time at Franklin.
The CCIS program benefits provide students with a single or double-room (Da Vinci Villa) or a triple-room (Girasole, Florida, Giardino, or Panera) apartment. Students also have the option of upgrading their housing by paying an upgraded housing fee directly to Franklin College:
- $555 per semester for a single room in a multiple apartment in Giardino, other doubles in Da Vinci Villa
- $840 per semester for a double apartment in Airone, Alba, Florida, Giardino, Gisasole, split doubles in Da Vinci Villa.
- $1,000 per semester in a double apartment in Panera, Single room in Da Vinci Villa, New Residence
- $1,090 per semester in a single room/apartment in Airone, Alba, Florida, Girasole, New Residence
- Note: All Franklin College Fees are subject to change and will be updated as they are made available to Central Washington University.
* Due to the limited number of base housing assignments, students who are late in completing their Franklin College Housing Application may be assigned an upgraded housing option and required to pay the upgraded housing fee directly to Franklin College.
Dining Facilities and Optional Meal PlanFranklin College offers two student dining facilities, the North Campus Dining Room and the snackbar, commonly known as the Grotto. This family-run establishment caters especially to the needs of Franklin students, yet maintains a distinctly Ticinese character. The Dining Hall serves hot meals throughout the week while the Grotto offers a full salad bar and sandwich buffet option.
Students may purchase an optional meal plan directly from Franklin College, which offers 10 meals week for 14 weeks. Additional information about the optional meal plan will be provided in the Acceptance Packet from Franklin College.
1. CCIS Application - Students must obtain their advisor's signature on the application.
2. Statement of Purpose
3. Two Letters of Recommendation - Letter must be from a professor or assistant instructor that you have had in the past or have currently.
4. Franklin College Application
5. Official Transcript - You may have your registrar send this directly to CWU, or include it with your application.
6. Passport-sized photo (2" x 2")
7. Disciplinary Clearance Form
8. $50.00 Application Fee - Include a check or money order made payable to Central Washington University. This fee is non-refundable.
Ray Bates, Study Abroad Advisor
Study Abroad & Exchange Programs
Central Washington University
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7407
batesr@cwu.edu
(509) 963-3621
(509) 963-1558 (Fax)
CCIS Switzerland Facebook Group
All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.
CCIS Switzerland Study Program Sponsor:
Central Washington University
Larry Laffrey,
Director, Study Abroad & Exchange Programs
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