1. I will accept responsibility for my own decisions and actions.
2. I understand that students nominated to study abroad are expected to remain in good standing at Georgetown University
or their home university. Good standing, for purposes of overseas
study, translates into maintaining a strong, consistent academic
record, meeting the academic standards established for each site and
exhibiting a history of good citizenship and conduct. I am
aware that academic, housing and disciplinary records are reviewed
prior to departure and students whose records indicate a significant
decline in QPI/GPA or a housing or disciplinary sanction prior to
departure may be withdrawn from overseas studies.
3. I understand that if I have been awarded a conditional nomination and
do not meet the conditional requirements explained to me, despite
acceptance letters from the host university, proximity of departure
date and/or confirmed travel plans, I will not be permitted to
participate in my overseas study program.
4. I
agree to maintain status as a full-time student while overseas, as
detailed in the Academic Policy, unless my dean?s office has given
prior approval for a reduced course load.
5. I
agree to assume responsibility for all the elements necessary for my
personal preparation for the program including: the completion of all
supplementary application materials and full participation in the
pre-departure orientations conducted by the Division of Overseas
Studies as well as the on-site orientation for its entire duration.
6. I
will give serious consideration to my health and personal circumstances
when applying for or accepting a place in a program, and agree to
notify the Office of International Programs of any health conditions or
personal circumstances that may require special accommodations before
my departure.
7. I acknowledge
that it is my responsibility to keep my parents/guardians/emergency
contacts informed on an ongoing basis about my participation in the
study abroad program as well as provide them with emergency contact
information. Furthermore, by signing these conditions, I provide Georgetown University with permission to inform parents/guardians/emergency contacts in the event of my dismissal from a study abroad program.
8. I
agree to abide by the schedule of payment as outlined in the Financial
Information Sheet and understand that any outstanding balances at the
host university will be billed to my Georgetown account.
9. I
agree to familiarize myself with the terms and conditions of the
Georgetown Education Abroad Insurance Plan, and I certify that I am
also covered by a valid domestic insurance plan for the duration of my
program overseas.
10. I understand that I am responsible for obtaining a passport and, if necessary, a visa.
11. I
understand that I will be held to a higher standard of conduct and
level of personal responsibility on overseas study programs. In
addition to abiding by these conditions, I understand that I am
obligated to comply with local laws and customs while overseas. I
recognize that my conduct can have an effect on the educational and
institutional benefits intended by the program for other participants,
hosts, and myself.
12. I agree to behave within the spirit of Georgetown University?s Ethos Statement and the Conditions of Participation and to follow Georgetown?s
Code of Student Conduct as outlined in the Student Handbook.
I understand that infractions of the Conditions of Participation or
Code of Student Conduct will result in disciplinary action, including
but not limited to immediate dismissal from an overseas program and/or
sanctions by the GU Office of Student Conduct. [In the event
infractions of the Conditions of Participation or the Code of Student
Conduct lead to the dismissal of a non-Georgetown student from an
overseas program, Georgetown University reserves the right to inform the student?s home university.]
13. I
understand that conduct considered unacceptable to Georgetown
University includes, but is not limited to, excessive use of alcohol;
loud and/or abusive behavior toward others; sexual harassment; criminal
conduct of any kind; participation in (vs. observation of) political
activities; failure to comply with the Georgetown Academic Policy
Statement or Conditions of Participation; and/or unwillingness to
cooperate with hosts and program management. Such conduct as well as
any conduct which may be damaging to the program, other participants,
working relations with governments, and Georgetown University?s educational partners may lead to my dismissal from the program.
14. I
understand that Georgetown University upholds a zero-tolerance drug
policy on its overseas study programs and that the purchase, sale,
possession and/or use of drugs other than prescribed medication for
legal medicinal purposes may lead to my immediate dismissal from the
program. Sole discretion for my dismissal rests with the
Executive Director of OIP or her designee and dismissal under the
zero-tolerance policy carries no right of appeal.
15. I
understand that if I
voluntarily withdraw from the program, a refund will be made in
accordance with the current refund policy of the Division of Overseas
Studies as stated on my Acceptance Form. Furthermore,
I understand that if, after accepting placement, I am withdrawn or
dismissed from the program, no refund will be made by Georgetown University or the Office of International Programs.
16. I
acknowledge that the Division of Overseas Studies reserves the right to
cancel any program when deemed appropriate due to unforeseen
circumstances.
17. The
Executive Director of OIP or her designee may withdraw students from
the program for a violation of these rules or for conduct that could
bring the program into disrepute.
