Semester on the United Nations

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Academic Program
During the fall semester U.N. program, you spend at least two days a week in New York at the United Nations. For an additional four credits, you may also opt to participate in an Internship which would add one additional day to your schedule. Once you are there, members of the U.N. Secretariat, the delegations, the special agencies, or nongovernmental organizations represented at the United Nations make one or two presentations. Group discussion typically follows. The balance of the day is devoted to other projects such as attending various meetings, conducting interviews and gathering data for your research project.

The Semester on the United Nations is an eight credit program in which you enroll in two required courses. To complete a full, sixteen-credit semester, you may enroll in one additional course, including the internship or choose from others offered on campus.

Program Calendar
Fall semester classes begin in early September and end in mid-December.

Eligibility
To participate on the Semester on the United Nations, you must:

1. be a junior or senior
2. have a 2.7 GPA or better
3. have completed at least one introductory course in international relations, foreigh policy, or international organization or the equivalent.

Cost
The program fee includes tuition, room and board, round-trip transportation to the U.N., and program-related cultural events and excursions.

Financial Aid
Students should contact their financial aid office regarding the use of federal and state aid administered by their home institution which, in many cases, may be used in connection with the Semester on the United Nations. Drew students will maintain their regular financial aid package.