John Cabot University
Engineering students can attend John Cabot University (JCU) in Rome, Italy for one or two summer sessions. GVSU students attending JCU will receive a waiver on their $50 application fee. A 10% tuition discount (if attending only one session) off the JCU tuition total. A 20% tuition discount on Summer II tuition if student is staying for BOTH Summer I and II. JCU Engineering Scholarship of $500 for declared engineering majors. Courses are taught in English.
On-campus housing is available at JCU.
Choose up to two courses per summer session from the chart below:
|
JCU Courses |
GVSU Course Equivalency |
Dates |
GVSU Credits Earned & Courses Fulfilled |
Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENGR 227 - Basic Circuits (3 credits) |
EGR 214 (4 credits) |
Summer Session I |
3 General Engineering credits earned; EGR 214 requirements fulfilled |
Jeff Ward |
|
ENGR 226 - Microcontroller Programming (3 credits) |
EGR 226 (4 credits) |
Summer Session II |
3 General Engineering credits earned; EGR 209 requirements fulfilled |
Chirag Parikh & Brian Krug |
|
EC 201 (3 credits) |
ECO 210 (3 credits) |
Summer Session I and/or Summer Session II |
ECO 210 Introductory Macroeconomics (3 credits) |
John Cabot Faculty Instructor |
|
EC 202 (3 credits) |
ECO 211 (3 credits) |
Summer Session I and/or Summer Session II |
ECO 211 Introductory Microeconomics (3 credits) |
John Cabot Faculty Instructor |
Additional GVSU requirements fulfilled by Study Abroad:
- Completion of at least 3 credits of study abroad also fulfills 1 Global Perspectives requirement (3 credits) and 1 Issues requirements (3 credits; with completion of essay).
- Completion of at least 6 credits of study abroad also fulfills 1 Global Perspectives requirement (3 credits) and 2 Issues requirements (6 credits; with completion of essay).
Important: GVSU students must be registered for at least 6 credits of coursework during spring/summer semester in order to qualify for financial aid.
Important Notes Regarding Engineering Transfer Equivalencies from JCU (for GVSU 4-credit courses that are 3-credits at JCU)
On student transcript: Student will receive 3 credits from GVSU; class grade will not count toward GVSU GPA
For Engineering Secondary Admission: Course will be counted as 4 credits; grade will count toward secondary admission GPA requirements
Cost Breakdown for Summer Session
|
Item |
1 course (3 credits) |
1 course (3 credits) with 10% tuition discount |
2 courses (6 credits) |
2 courses (6 credits) with 10% tuition discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition and Fees |
$3,330 |
$2,977 |
$5,080 |
$4,572 |
|
Housing: Gianicolo Residence or Lungara Apartments* |
$1,650 |
$1,650 |
$1,650 |
$1,650 |
|
Engineering Scholarship |
-$500 |
-$500 |
-$500 |
-$500 |
|
Cost |
$4,480 |
$4,147 |
$6,230 |
$5,722 |
*Summer housing options include the Gianicolo Residence and Lungara Apartments or the Trasteverse Apartments based on availability. Students are notified of their housing placement before arrival.
Cost for Two Sesssions (6 credits total): Summer I and Summer II
Summer I and II 2020 Engineering Package: includes 6 credits total (3 per session), housing, and the engineering scholarship.
Cost: $7,961
Cost for Two Sessions (12 credits total): Summer I and II
Summer I and II 2020 Engineering Package: includes 12 credits total (6 per session), housing, and the engineering scholarship.
Cost: $10,936
Contact Information
Interested students should discuss their plans with their PCEC professional advisor.
Associate Dean
Tim Born, Ph.D.
332 Kennedy Hall of Engineering