| What are the requirements to study at Marchutz?
When is the application deadline?
How much does it cost?
Are scholarships available?
How can I be sure my credits will transfer? What are the program dates?
When will I know if I have been accepted?
Where will I live?
Will I need a cell phone?
How will I get from my host home to school?
What is the minimum credit load? What are the requirements to study at Marchutz?
Minimum 18 years of age, seriousness of purpose and readiness to engage in the program's curriculum. When is the application deadline?
Fall term: May 1st; Spring term: November 1st; Summer term: April 15.
Applications may be considered after those dates on a space-available basis. How much does it cost?
A list of updated costs may be found at the At A Glance page. Are scholarships available?
IAU offers a $1,000 scholarship to qualified students who enroll at le Centre d'Avignon or the Marchutz School of Art for a full academic year. In order to qualify, the student must come from an institution that is not already receiving a discount from IAU. In order to determine if they come from an eligible institution, students must contact the U.S. Office. Once a student is determined as being qualified, they must meet the following eligibility requirements: The $1,000 scholarship will be applied against the student’s spring semester invoice. Depending on the billing arrangement IAU has with the student’s home institution, IAU will either credit the student’s spring semester invoice or provide the student with a check for $1,000 on-site.
How can I be sure my credits will transfer?
Before departure from the United States, students must arrange credit transfer with their Advisors/Department Heads, Dean, or Office of International Education, who must sign the Institute for American Universities Academic Approvals form signifying that work completed at IAU will receive credit toward the applicant's degree. Students who are unable to receive IAU credit directly may apply to IAU through: The transcripting institution will then be the school through which the student applies. The Institute for American Universities issues an official, traditional American transcript with letter grades. Institute courses have been accepted for academic credit by over 700 North American institutions of higher learning since its founding in 1957. What are the language requirements for Marchutz?
The program is conducted entirely in English; however, students are encouraged to enroll in at least one French course. What are my options for study?
Drawing and painting studio every day, with weekly discussion seminar, and two 3-credit elective courses at IAU. What are the program dates?
An updated calendar may be viewed at the At A Glance page. When will I know if I have been accepted?
Students can expect to receive a decision via email within two weeks of the U.S. Office receiving their completed application (including all relevant academic signatures), transcripts, and essay. Where will I live?
Students are generally housed in the homes of French hosts, though independent living arrangements can be made when necessary. Living in a French home is considered the best form of housing because it provides an immediate introduction to life in this new place. "Family" should not be interpreted too narrowly. Increasingly, about 50% of IAU's hosts are childless couples or single women with children who enjoy having a student living with them. Hosts come from a cross-section of society; they belong to no particular professional or social milieu, but all are carefully chosen and many have hosted American students for several years. Students find that speaking French at home is the single greatest factor in increasing their facility with the language.
Living in a French home is seen universally as an invaluable opportunity not found in many study abroad programs. Naturally, all students must accept the constraints and responsibilities that such arrangements entail. Whenever possible, IAU accommodates students' stated housing preferences. Will I need a cell phone?
We highly recommend having a cell phone while on your program with IAU. This is for several reasons, chief among them are safety and security. In addition, it will obviously be a very convenient way for you to stay in touch with family and friends - both in France and back home. Finally, you will not be able to use your host's landline phone much since utilities in France are still quite expensive. So while it is essential to have one, it is not easy when it comes to choosing the right international cell phone company/provider/plan nor will you find one that can compare cost-wise to your current cell phone plan. The associated charges for your international phone will be much more expensive than what you are already used to in the States. Due to the confusion and the need to find the best deal, we have surveyed previous students and have pulled together a hopefully helpful table which shows the benefits and disadvantages of each option based on their feedback. We do not endorse any of the listed companies nor do we receive any commissions from them. In fact, you could find plenty of other options on your own by doing a simple search on the web. However, we simply want to provide you with a starting point for your search for a cell phone. Details can be found on our cell phone table. Skype is a company that allows you to make free phone calls from your computer to another Skype user – see www.skype.com for more details. Yahoo also offers free calling. Visit http://messenger.yahoo.com/ for more information. How will I get from my host home to school?
Walking is the most frequent mode of transportation. Students generally live within walking distance to the Marchutz school and the location of their electives at Aix Center. However, public transportation is available. What is the minimum credit load?
15 credits is the credit load of the Marchutz program. Other arrangements for part-time study may be possible for artists who wish to participate only in the studio and seminar portion of the program. Admission under these circumstances will be limited by space and require the program director's permission. Back to top |