1 Program Introduction

The Bologna Consortial Studies Program (BCSP) is a consortium of Indiana University, University of Wisconsin, University of Pennsylvania, University of North Carolina, University of Illinois, and University of Chicago. These universities jointly set the program’s academic standards. Nine other institutions including Columbia University, Barnard College, Bryn Mawr College, Cornell University, Mt. Holyoke College, Northwestern University, University of Notre Dame, University of Michigan, and University of Minnesota are associate members of BCSP.

This handbook provides general information relevant for academic- year and semester students from all BCSP schools and from non-consortium schools. Contact your school’s study abroad advisor regarding school‑specific academic program and degree requirements, tuition,and program fees, scholarships and financial aid, and contractual arrangements.

You should use this handbook and other supplemental materials now as you prepare to leave and later while you are abroad. Since many student questions are addressed in this handbook, please consult it before contacting your study abroad office or IU Education Abroad.