Carlow Ireland Program
(for Carlow and non-Carlow students)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

In 1837, Fr. Andrew Fitzgerald, PhD, President of St. Patrick’s Carlow College welcomed the Sisters of Mercy.  The sisters founded St. Leo’s Convent on property adjacent to the College. From Carlow, members of the Mercy Community traveled to the United States and founded the colleges and universities we operate today. Carlow University continues to have a relationship with Carlow College in Ireland. Carlow College is located in Carlow Town, a small city with many amenities within an hour of Dublin. It maintains its strong tradition as a student-friendly campus where students and their lecturers work together to create the optimum atmosphere for study and personal development.

Courses are taught by accredited faculty and students can earn up to 15 credits including a 3-credit workshop on the Irish in America. All courses are also accredited by Carlow University and students will be issued a Carlow University transcript.

THE LOCATION

Carlow (Irish: Ceatharlach, meaning "four lakes") is the county town of County Carlow in Ireland. It is situated in the south-east of Ireland, 84 km from Dublin. According to the 2006 census, the population of the town and its environs is 18,204. The River Barrow flows through the town, and forms the historic boundary between counties Laois and Carlow: the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898 included the town entirely in County Carlow. The settlement of Carlow is thousands of years old and pre-dates written Irish history. The town has played a major role in Irish history, serving as the capital of the country in the 14th century.

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COURSES

Various courses will be available in English, Drama, Media Studies, History, Social Care, Philosophy, Theology, Psychology, and Citizen and Community.  These courses could be used to fulfill major requirements or Liberal Arts Inquiries (LAI).

PROGRAM DATES - 2013
(dates are subject to change)

• Depart for Dublin - September 13, 2013
• Arrive in Dublin – September 14, 2013
• Classes Start – September 16, 2013
• End of Program – December 17, 2013

**Program is 4 months.

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PROGRAM FEES - 2013
(subject to change)

• Tuition and Fees - 2013/2014 Carlow Tuition
• Housing - $2,200(Subject to change)
• Study Abroad Fee - $200
• International Health Insurance - $200

Other fees:

• Airfare
• Meals
• Textbooks
• Personal Expenses

Program Includes:

• Housing
• 15 credit hours (5 courses)
• 6 cultural excursions around the Irish countryside
• On-Site support
• Orientation

***Applicants with questions about using scholarships or financial aid funds from the home institution should contact Garrett Margliotti at 412.578.6010)***

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APPLICATION PROCESS

For Carlow students:

• Attend a Study Abroad 101 session by signing up via the Portal or contacting the Center for Global Learning.
• Meet with the Center for Global Learning to discuss specific application steps.
• Fill out and submit an application (.pdf)
• You will receive further instructions once submitting your application to the Center for Global Learning.

For non-Carlow students:

• Meet with your home institute study abroad office advisor
• Fill out and submit an application (.pdf)
• If you plan to use financial aid, please contact the Center for Global Learning for the appropriate paperwork
• You will receive further instructions once submitting your application to the Center for Global Learning.

For more information please contact:

Garrett Margliotti                                          
Director, Center for Global Learning
304 Aquinas Hall
3333 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15213
P: 412.578.6010
F: 412.578.8722
E: CGL@carlow.edu

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