Internships, foreign study, off-campus study, and other special opportunities are available to qualified students. The student's academic record and objectives will be taken into account in considering the proposed program, which must be approved in advance by the Committee on Academic Procedure.
Internships
Internships afford an opportunity for students to explore various career possibilities while still in college, enabling them to make better career choices. Internships may be completed in January Term, summer, and during the regular academic year.
Internships, which are available in most disciplines, must have a strong academic component in order to be approved for course credit. No more than two internships may be counted toward graduation. Other internships are designated as exploratory experiences and may be taken for either one or one-half course credit, but will not fulfill graduation requirements. Students who wish to pursue an internship should consult with their academic advisor and the Director of Career Services. Regulations governing internships for credit are stated in the Academic Regulations.
Foreign Study
Students who wish to develop their skills in a foreign language are encouraged to study for a semester or a year at an appropriate foreign university. Study abroad may be useful for the experience of living in another culture and learning within a different academic environment.
Wilson College is affiliated with the American Institute for Foreign Study, which offers a wide variety of programs in many countries. Interested students should consult with their advisers well in advance of the time they expect to be away. Additional information about foreign study is available through the Department of Foreign Languages and the Office of Career Services.
January Term
During the month of January students have the opportunity to engage in such on and off-campus activities as internships, foreign study, guided study, independent study, etc. A limited number of courses are offered on the Wilson Campus through the Adult Degree Programs.
Summer Study
Permission shall be obtained in advance to receive credit for work satisfactorily completed at summer sessions of accredited colleges and universities in the United States and abroad and through approved travel study tours. A limited number of courses are offered on the Wilson Campus through the Adult Degree Programs.
Aichi Shukutoku University
Through an arrangement with Aichi Shukutoku University, Nagoya, Japan, an exchange opportunity is available for both faculty and students.
Gettysburg College
By special arrangement, through the Office of the Dean of the College, a Wilson student may enroll in courses at Gettysburg College.
Shippensburg University Exchange
Through a cooperative agreement between Wilson College and Shippensburg University, qualified full-time students may schedule courses at each other's campuses, on a space-available basis. The course credit, along with the grade earned, appears as regular credit, not as transfer credit, on the student's official record. Students register and pay tuition at the college at which they have matriculated.
Most course offerings at each college are open to those students at the other college who have the necessary prerequisites. However, students may not schedule at the alternate college a course available on their own campus. A student's course load, including the course(s) scheduled at the other college, should not exceed the maximum load for the home college.
United Nations Semester
To engage in an extensive study of the United Nations, qualified students may receive permission to spend one semester of their junior or senior year at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey.
Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
Through an arrangement with the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC), which provides internships, seminars, and housing, Wilson students may receive up to a full semester's credit for working and studying in Washington, D.C. Seminars are taught in Washington by TWC faculty who have both academic preparation and practical experience in governmental affairs. Students' work is assessed by Wilson faculty.