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Why Liverpool Hope?
Liverpool Hope offers over 300 undergraduate course combinations ranging from the traditional - English Literature and History - to the more contemporary Creative & Performing Arts, Forensic Science and Marketing. You can study across as many subjects as your academic background allows.
- Terms: Most of Liverpool Hopes courses last the entire academic year, and they prefer that you plan to come for the year for this reason. However, there are a limited number of single semester courses available too that may work for certain students. You can find which courses are year versus semester long in the section below titled "Courses." Fall Semester generally lasts from September to December, and Spring Semester generally lasts from January to March
- Eligibility: open to SUNY Plattsburgh students only; minimum 2.8 GPA; minimum sophomore standing by the time of study in England
- Credits: 12-16 undergraduate per semester
- Frequently Asked Questions: visit our FAQ website to learn about financial aid and more
- Application Deadlines: March 14 for Fall and October 1 for Spring
How to Apply
You must submit the SUNY Application , the Liverpool Hope Application, and Liverpool Hope Accommodations Request Form (e-mail Global Education Office for a copy ) all to the SUNY Plattsburgh Global Education Office by the deadlines stated in the above section. (Note: the 85.3kb SUNY Application PDF file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download. )
Courses at Liverpool Hope
In England, "courses" are referred to as "modules," and what we call "majors" in the US are called "courses" in the UK. Typically, you take four modules. Remember that Liverpool Hope has mostly full year modules and limited single semester modules. You may find descriptions for each type below:
Accommodations
You will pay for your accommodations directly to Liverpool Hope. To check out the types of accommodations available and cost information please visit Liverpool Hope's Accommodations Website. Please note that Liverpool Hope does not have a meal plan.
Location
Liverpool is a city full of culture, sports, music, and social opportunities. Perhaps it is most known abroad as the birthplace of the famous musical group, The Beatles. Liverpool is located in the northeastern part of England. It is close to Manchester, Wales, and the Lake District.
2009 Program Cost Estimates Per Semester:
- New York State Residents: $8,957
- Non-New York State Residents: $12,087
- Includes:
- Application fee: $35 due when you apply
- Deposit: $350 due several weeks after accepted
- SUNY Tuition: $2175 for NYS residents and $5305 for non-NYS residents
- Room and Board: estimated $6000 per semester
- Health Insurance: $397 for all students
Please note: You will pay your Application Fee, Deposit, SUNY tuition, and Health Insurance to SUNY before you leave. You will pay for your accommodations to Liverpool Hope directly shortly after you arrive in England.
Other costs you will have to participate in this program:
- Roundtrip Airfare: fares vary drastically
- England Entry Clearance/Visa: £99/approximately $200 (This is for a US citizen studying for more than 6 months. A US citizen studying for less than six months does not need entry clearance/visa unless they wish to work.)
- Passport: US passports currently cost $95
More Information
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
If you would like more information about the Study Abroad and Exchanges program at Plattsburgh State, please contact or visit us at:
Global Education Office101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: (518) 564-2321
Toll-Free Phone: (800) 388-6784
Fax: (518) 564-2326
E-mail: globaleducation@plattsburgh.edu
Location: We are physically located at 102 Broad St. on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus, which is the brown house that sits at the corner of Broad and Beekman Streets across from the Kehoe Building.