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James Cook University (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Cairns, Australia; Townsville, Australia
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: Wheaton applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Housing Options: Residence Hall or Dormitory Minimum GPA: 2.85
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biology, Business and Management, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Studies, Film & New Media Studies, Geography, History, International Relations, Law, Marine Science, Mathematics, Photography, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Studio Art, Theater Studies, Women's and Gender Studies Program Type: Study Abroad
Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Year: 2. Sophomore, 3. Junior, 4. Senior
Program Features: Direct Enroll at a University
Program Description:

About James Cook University

James Cook University (JCU) was founded in 1970 and is Australia’s leading tropical university with two campuses located in Townsville and Cairns. JCU offers 170 undergraduate degrees in Arts, Creative Arts, Education, Law, Medicine, Information Technology, Health Sciences, Social Sciences and Science. Between the Townsville main campus (10,000) and Cairns (3,000), JCU has a total enrollment of 13,000 students including 1,300 international students from over 90 countries.

Location:
James Cook University is named after the famous 18th century English explorer.  It is no surprise why he chose this region as an area to navigate.  There are two campuses: the main campus - Townville (pop. 172,000) and Cairns (pop. 142,000). Both offer an Australian experience in the tropics and provide launching points to the Great Barrier Reef, the Outback, Tablelands, and other sites in and around Australia. Marine Biology courses are offered only on the main campus in Townsville.

Program Dates: 
U.S. Fall Semester:             Australia Semester 2
U.S. Spring Semester:         Australia Semester 1A blue sky with mountains of green and a blue sea beneath it
 
Courses & Credit: 
Students enroll in four courses per semester, which will equal 4.0 Wheaton credits. Important Note: Marine Biology courses are taught only at the Townsville campus.

Admissions Requirements:
Students interested in taking courses in the arts will need to provide a portfolio/audition tape depending on the courses.

Housing & Board: 
In Townsville, students live in single rooms within a variety of residence halls; in Cairns students live in single rooms at the Cairns Student Lodge.

Budget Information:
Students studying abroad will continue to pay Wheaton tuition. Students are not charged Wheaton room and board, or the Wheaton technology, laundry, or student activities fees while on a study abroad program. Wheaton will, in turn, pay the program for all tuition and academic fees and international insurance. Students will pay costs directly to their study abroad university. Please note that this may or may not include a meal plan. Students will book and pay for their own flights.

Fees billed by Wheaton will be charged to students on their regular Wheaton College student account during regular billing cycles (July/December). 

Federal, state, Wheaton need-based and merit scholarships will be applied to these charges for Wheaton-approved programs. Students must consult with the Office of Student Financial Services (SFS) for a comprehensive review of their aid. If a student receives aid beyond the cost of Wheaton tuition, they can request a refund through SFS. This can in turn be used to pay their study abroad university for room and board charges.

Please do your research as housing and meal costs vary greatly from program to program. This Budget Worksheet can help you estimate the total costs of your program. Refer to your university’s visiting or international student website for an overview of all additional expenses, which may include visas, international cell phones, and discretionary expenses.
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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 10/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.