American College of Greece
Posted on January 4, 2013
American College of Greece
Profile
Located in Athens, the American College of Greece (ACG) was founded in 1875 and is the largest and oldest U.S. accredited college in all of Europe. Consisting of secondary, undergraduate, graduate, and graduate business programs, ACG encourages and fosters the growth of active and effective global citizenship in all of its students. The DEREE College (for undergraduate and graduate students) includes nearly 4,000 students from 55 different countries, and offers 21 majors and 32 minors in liberal arts and business administration. With a 90% Greek student body, study abroad participants experience a high level of immersion in Greek culture on campus as well as off.
Location
ACG is located in the city of Athens, capital of Greece, and the birthplace of democracy. Athens is home to over 4.5 million citizens and offers a wide array of activities ranging from historical and cultural tourism to natural and adventure sightseeing and is also well renowned for its thriving nightlife. The ACG campus and student housing is located in Aghia Paraskevi, a northeastern suburb of the city that is known for its many trees and its proximity to Mount Hymettus.
Duration
Academic Year, Fall, or Spring semesters
Program Dates
FALL: Early September to mid-December
SPRING: Early January to early May
AY: Early September to early May
ACG also provides two month-long summer programs. These programs are separate from semester and AY study abroad sessions, costs of which are not covered by Wheaton.
2 summer sessions: (mid-May to mid-June OR end of June to end of July)
Courses & Credit
3 credit hours at ACG are equal to .8 credit hours at Wheaton students enroll in 15 credit hours at ACG per semester (equivalent to 4 Wheaton credits). All courses are taught in English.
Admission Requirements
Juniors with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85 prior to departure
Summer programs are open to students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (Freshman-Senior Year status)
No previous Greek or foreign language study required.
Housing & Board
Students are provided housing a short 2 blocks from campus in the suburban neighborhood of Aghia Paraskevi, within walking distance of public transportation and local shops. Basic student housing includes a double/shared bedroom with kitchen access, as well as free internet, gym, and laundry. The building was constructed to house US athletes for the 2004 Olympics in Athens.
Apartments with private rooms are limited, but may be available to students willing to pay an extra fee.
Fees
Wheaton Tuition and housing
Other Expenses
Students are responsible for a $500 study abroad administrative fee, passport and visa fees, supplemental insurance, and personal expenses.
Application
Materials are available in the Center for Global Education.
Contact
Contact Elita Pastra-Landis (pastra-landis_elita@wheatoncollege.edu) with questions regarding ACG and/or Mark Hoesly at the Center for Global Education for program and application details.
Program details are subject to change at the discretion of Wheaton Center for Global Education.
Courses of Study
- Accounting and Finance - Anthropology - Archaeology - Art History - Business Studies - Classics - Communication - Computer Information Systems - Dance - Economics - English - Environmental Studies - History - International Business and European Affairs (IBEA) - Modern Languages - Music - Philosophy - Political Science - Psychology - Sociology - Theater Arts - Visual Arts
For a complete list of courses, visit the ACG site.
