Overview

CIV in London is a competitive program for students in the traditional Development of Western Civilization (DWC) track. Admitted students will go abroad spring semester of sophomore year as a cohort of 30-40 students and accompanied by two Providence College faculty leaders. In addition to completing the DWC requirement, several core and major courses are available to keep students on track for graduation.

This program is offered in partnership with IES Abroad, an international education partner with over 60 years of experience. The IES London Center is centrally located within an eighteenth-century Georgian building that is part of the Bloomsbury neighborhood. The building includes a library, classrooms, lounge, and patio. The IES Center is where students will take most or all of their courses, and it just a two-minute walk to the British Museum. Through IES, there is also the option to take one course at two local universities: City, University of London and Queen Mary University.

Working with IES, Providence College is able to offer enhanced on-the-ground support made available by the various in country IES staff who work at the London Center. This support includes 24/7 emergency support, student housing, course administration, field trips, and cultural activities. An on-site programs coordinator in London will be designated specifically as the point of contact for students and faculty on the program. This coordinator will handle emergencies and manage student academic, health, and discipline issues in conjunction with IES Abroad and Providence College.

The CIV in London program includes several day trips and site visits as part of the tuition cost, most notably a group excursion to another European location.

Any students interested in participation should apply by the March deadline of their freshman year.