Program Eligibility

GPA	2.5
Hours completed	12
Student Judicial	Good status
Grad credit	No
Non-WIU	No
Pre-requisite	Member of Illinois Centennial Honors College
Student Year	Any Undergradate (Freshmen through Senior)

About Program

Entry Requirements

Passport required - Must be valid until at least November 30, 2019.

Visa required if not a US citizen. It is your responsibility to check the Embassy of Iceland website for more information.  Visa cost not included in program cost. 

 

Health Insurance

You must have health insurance for the time you are on your program.  Only two options are approved to meet this requirement:

• WIU student health insurance
• A supplemental policy (Patriot Travel Medical) from International Medical Group (IMG)

 

Health Precautions

Walking/mobility/travel - Expect to walk 7-10 miles per day.  It is not consecutive but scheduled throughout the day, sometimes over uneven terrain and up/down flights of stairs.  You will also be responsible for moving your own luggage.

Environmental - Temperatures will be similar to March here in Illinois.  Rain is likely; jackets and/or raingear encouraged.  Daylight hours will be longer in Iceland than the US; prepare for light/twilight much later at night/earlier in the morning.

Dietary - Some meals are included in the program cost. Contact Kim McDaniel if you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions. 

Accessibility and accommodation are very different than that found in the United States.  Please contact the Disability Resource Center for questions on the availability of accommodations for your specific situation.

PLEASE NOTE   It is your responsibility to request accommodation from the DRC; faculty and staff are not legally permitted to inquire about such needs.  Requests should be made as early as possible so there's sufficient time to arrange accommodations in your location.

Costs & Dates

Estimated Cost*	TBD ( expect costs close to $3,000)
Included in the program	Round trip airfare from Chicago, in-country transportation, lodging (multi-bedded rooms), entry fees to scheduled sites, some meals
Application Deadline	**EXTENDED**  November 25, 2018
Payments
Application fee	$75 due December 6, 2018
Non-refundable deposit	$800 due December 7, 2018
Second payment	$1,000 due February 1, 2019
Final payment*	Remaining balance due March 1, 2019

* Costs subject to change based on student enrollment

WIU reserves the right to adjust the cost or arrangements of this program due to insufficient enrollment or circumstances beyond the University's control.  For details about this or individual withdrawals, see Cancellations and Withdrawals.

 

Important Dates

Passport copy deadline: January 15, 2019  Failure to meet this deadline will result in removal from the group flight and increased costs.

Pre-departure meeting: TBA during Spring 2019

Academics

Credit offered

GH 299 - Required course for General, Departmental or University Honors   

Please check with your academic advisor for more information on how this Course fits your specific academic needs.

 

Objectives/activities

• Understand Iceland's role in the Nordic countries, Europe and the world
• Discover how Icelanders live and how they interact with the unique nature of their country
• Experience Icelandic crime fiction and learn why the Nordic countries are a global leader in this genre
  

 

Class sessions

Active class participation, including contribution to discussions and attendance, is expected in all phases of the Course.  Students are responsible for completing pre-departure assignments including readings and discussion participation, attendance and active participation during on-site visits, guest lectures and activities, and post-return assignments.  Questions about course content should be directed to Dr. Jeff Hancks.