France is located in Western Europe and shares borders with Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra, and Spain. France is a member of the European Union and is the world's sixth largest economic power. French is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. The French capital of Paris, situated on the River Seine in northern France, boasts a population of 2.2 million at the center of a metropolitan area of more than 11 million people. It is an ideal location for indulging in all that France and the rest of Europe have to offer. Paris offers access to numerous regional attractions including the châteaux of the Loire valley, the villages of Giverny and Barbazons, and the palace of Versaille. Belgium, England, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland are just train rides away.
The NC Consortium in Paris program is carefully designed for intensive French cultural and language learning. Students enroll in an intensive French language course (8 semester hours) in the Cours de Civilisation Française at the Sorbonne. Various levels are offered, and students take a placement test upon arrival. All students also take Engagement in Paris (4 semester hours), a course specially designed with a combination of lectures, site visits in and around Paris, a one-hour weekly conversation unit, and individual language activities to bring students into contact with the French language in a variety of situations. Students select two additional elective classes, which are taught in English or French.
Fall semester – August to December
Spring semester – late January to May
Costs for study abroad vary program to program and will not be exactly the same as on-campus costs of attendance at Elon.
For cost information for this program, please see the budget sheets:
Need-based scholarships are available for Elon semester programs through the GEC. For additional information on scholarships or other funding for study abroad, see the Funding for Study Abroad page.
If you qualify for a travel grant through any of the fellows or scholars programs, see the appropriate program director for more information on how to apply the grant to your study abroad program. Visit the Deadlines and Events Calendar for travel grant deadlines.
Students have 3 accommodation options to choose from: a homestay in Central Paris, a homestay in Grand Paris, or a French foyer. The homestay experience provides students with the comforts of an authentic French home with friendly, familiar faces, yet the freedom to explore and make the most of their time in Paris. For students who are interested in connecting with their peers, living a foyer could be an ideal option. A foyer is a type of residence hall for people whose ages range from 18-25 years old. Residents are commonly French, but there may be other international students as well. The Paris region has an extensive public transportation system, and students commute into the city on the Metro or train.
Students must complete the online Elon University study abroad application by the published deadline. See the Deadline and Events Calendar for the most up-to-date deadline information. Applications are generally accepted one semester in advance.
Initial approval is granted by Elon, and final acceptance is granted by UNC-Wilmington.
A successful semester abroad is dependent upon adequate preparation. Students will participate in a series of mandatory orientations during the semester prior to studying abroad. These orientations will address issues of academic, cultural, logistical, financial, and personal preparation, as well as health and safety. Failure to participate in the required orientations will result in dismissal from the program. Any financial losses incurred by this dismissal, including program fees and international airfare, are the student's full responsibility.
Click here for the semester programs pre-departure orientation schedule.
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Study Abroad Student Ambassadors (SASAs) are GEC student representatives who have participated in one or more study abroad programs, and have been trained to speak about their experiences. You can be in touch with current SASAs via email, or contact past study abroad participants who have attended your program. They are looking forward to hearing from you!
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RATP (Parisian mass transit)
SNCF (French rail system)
City of Paris
Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau
Le Centre LGBT Paris Île-de-France
MAG- Jeunes Gais, Lesbiennes, Bi et Trans
GLUP: Groupe LGBT des Universités de Paris
Bi'Cause
Le Monde
Le Figaro
Libération
L'Humanité
| I learned that I don't need to be surrounded by a bunch of my friends to have fun. I learned that sometimes just going out or exploring somewhere new on your own is easier and really fun. |
| — Broadway Jackson, Spring 2014 |
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| Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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| Spring | 2024 | 09/15/2023 ** | Rolling Admission | 01/28/2024 | 05/26/2024 |
| Fall | 2024 | 02/15/2024 ** | Rolling Admission | TBA | TBA |
| Academic Year | 2024-2025 | 02/15/2024 ** | Rolling Admission | TBA | TBA |
| Spring | 2025 | 05/15/2024 | 06/15/2024 | TBA | TBA |
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