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1 Art History & Architecture Summer Program in Paris, France with Santa Barbara City College Program dates: July 1-31, 2016 Departure date: June 30, 2016 Deadline for applications is April 15, 2016 Contact the Santa Barbara City College Study Abroad Office at or or Prof. Joy Kunz at with any questions. ACCENT International Consortium for Academic Programs Abroad

2 Paris, France Immerse yourself in experiential learning and spend the summer in Paris getting to know first hand this beautiful city and studying 19th Century Art and Architecture in Paris! Santa Barbara City College is pleased to offer you a four-week intensive course featuring art in one of the most significant art centers in the world. When you take Art 113 and Art 211 (6 transferable units of credit) in Paris, you will see world-renowned art in fantastic museums, visit ateliers, and study architecture that defines Western art from Romanticism to Impressionism, to La Belle Epoque and Art Nouveau. Class meetings Monday through Thursday, led by Joy Kunz, will give a clear introduction to the art and culture of this period. Every day your professor will also give you a guided tour of a museum collection, monuments, significant buildings, boulevards, neighborhoods or gardens that were created in the 19th century. A visit to Giverny, Monet s garden/laboratory, and short excursion to Amsterdam to study at the Vincent van Gogh Museum are additional highlights. Use the three-day weekends to explore the city on your own or take short excursions to explore the countryside and neighboring countries. If you have questions about any aspect of this program, please feel free to contact the Santa Barbara City College Study Abroad Office at or testoker@pipeline.sbcc.edu or contact ACCENT at July 1-31, 2016 Student Services: The ACCENT Centers ACCENT is an independent study abroad program provider with a multinational team of staff members who all have personal experiences in study abroad. With more than 20 years of experience coordinating high-quality overseas study programs, ACCENT works in partnership with U.S. colleges and universities to develop academically challenging and culturally enriching overseas study experiences in Paris, Florence, London, Madrid, Rome and Istanbul. Each city is home to a fully-staffed ACCENT Study Center that serves as a home base for program participants. The ACCENT San Francisco Center coordinates program enrollment and pre-departure preparation for students, helping to make their transition to living overseas as smooth as possible. The ACCENT Paris Center is located in the historic Bastille district of central Paris, within easy métro/bus reach of the Latin Quarter and the City of Lights incomparable museums and monuments. The ACCENT Center is open during the week for students to use the resource/lending library, computer lab, wireless connectivity and study annex. The ACCENT staff in Paris provides a wide variety of on-site student services and is an invaluable resource for students who want to find out more about their host city.

3 Academic Curriculum All of the courses that are offered as part of the program are usually transferable to the University of California and California State University. Check with your counselor for possible exceptions. You will be able to enroll in six UC/CSU transferable units of credit. After you are accepted to the program, we will mail you instructions on how to register. Please do not try to register until after you have received your registration letter. Program Requirements The Summer in Paris Program is open to students who are at least 18 years of age by the departure date to Paris. You do not have to be currently enrolled at SBCC, but you must enroll for the summer 2016 session to participate in the Paris summer program. You do not have to be an art history major and there is no language requirement. You will be required to attend a mandatory pre-departure meeting tentatively scheduled for early May, Application Procedure Deadline for application: April 15, Apply early as the number of places in the program is limited. The program may fill before the deadline. If the program is full before the deadline, acceptance is not guaranteed. Applications may be accepted after the deadline if space is available. Application forms are available from the SBCC Study Abroad Office, Prof. Kunz and online at www. sbcc.edu/studyabroad. A $250 non-refundable first payment is required at the time of application. An interview with the Program Director will be scheduled upon receipt of your application and non-refundable first payment. If you live outside the Santa Barbara area, you may be interviewed by telephone. A twenty-student minimum is required or the program is subject to cancellation. Cultural Program Cultural learning is an integral part of the summer in Paris program. Activities in the program include a guided tours of Napoleonic/Neoclassical monuments, Montmartre/Sacre Coeur, the Paris Opera house as well as visits to the Louvre, Musee D'Orsay, Delacroix Museum, Marmottan Museum, Rodin Museum, Centre Pompidou, Notre Dame, Saint Chapelle, and other museums and monuments in Paris. Excursions in the program include two one-day excursions to Giverny including coach transport, half-day guided tour, and entries and Versailles including train transport and entries; a shared one-day excursion to Fontainebleau/Vaux-le-Vicomte aux Chandelles ( by candle light ); a three-day, two-night excursion to Amsterdam, including train transport, guide, entries to the Van Gogh Museum and Rijkmuseum, one group dinner and accommodations in a two-star hotel (double/triple/quad rooms). Breakfast in the hotel provided daily. Excursions chosen based on the academic curriculum and subject to change. Informational Meetings Course Description Units Art 113 Survey of Architecture 3 Art 211 Art of the 19th Century 3 Informational Meetings - SBCC Library Conference Room October 13 11:00am - 12:00 pm November 19 4:00-5:00 pm Program Director Joy Kunz earned her Masters Degree in Renaissance Art from St. Louis University, and her PhD. in Modern Art with an emphasis in European 19th Century Art from UCSB. With this expertise in nineteenth century art history, Dr. Kunz created the curriculum for Art 211, Nineteenth Century Art, as a transferable course for SBCC. Dr. Kunz has traveled extensively in Europe and Africa and teaches Art History at Santa Barbara City College. She previously directed two art history summer programs in Paris in 2012 and Program Housing Students may choose to live in double or single rooms in residence halls at the Cité Universitaire. Housing at the Cité is student-level, has shared kitchen facilities, may contain co-ed bathrooms and is in buildings without elevators or air conditioning. The supplement for a single room at the Cité is $450; single rooms in the residence halls are limited and are not guaranteed. The Cité Universitaire, an international residence campus of the University of Paris for students from around the world, is located within easy reach of central Paris by métro. The Maison Internationale on the Cité campus houses a restaurant, café, library, theater and bank. Housing is provided from the first day of the program (July 1, 2016). Program Timetable Application due: April 15 with $ Final payment due: April 22 Pre-departure orientation: May (TBD) Departure from U.S.: June 30 Arrival in Paris: July 1 Overseas Orientation: July 2 Classes Begin: July 4 National holidays: July 14 Return to U.S.: July 31 For more information and an application for the SBCC Summer in Paris Program Contact: ACCENT 870 Market Street, Suite 1026 San Francisco, CA Ph.: (800) FAX: (415) Santa Barbara City College 721 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara, CA Ph.: (805) FAX: (805) Study Abroad Office Santa Barbara City College Office: IEC-1, Ext Tara Stoker testoker@pipeline.sbcc.edu Office: IEC Program Director Prof. Joy Kunz jekunz@sbcc.edu For information about financial aid, scholarships, and travel information, please visit our website:

4 Program Price: $3,480 (subject to change) plus a $150 refundable security deposit (The price is based on 20 or more program participants. If less than 20 students enroll in the program, the cost is subject to change.) Program Price Includes Double room in the residence halls of the Cité Universitaire Guided walking tours of Napoleonic/ Neoclassical monuments, Montmartre/Sacre Coeur, and the Paris Opera house One-day excursion to Giverny, including coach transport, half-day guided tour, and entries One-day excursion to Versailles, including train transport and entries Shared one-day excursion to Fontainebleau/ Vaux-le-Vicomte aux Chandelles ( by candle light ) (based on 25 participants) Three-day, two-night excursion to Amsterdam, or similar, including train transport, guide, entries to the Van Gogh Museum and Rijkmuseum, one group dinner and accommodations in a two-star hotel (double/triple/ quad rooms) Program Director will hold class meetings and conduct tours to major museums and other cultural sites in and around Paris Pre-departure and overseas orientation programs Paris bus and métro pass Transfers from and to Paris airport for group flight participants Program Price Does Not Include Round-trip airfare (estimated airfare: $ $1900) Transportation to and from LAX SBCC registration fees (see description) Meals except as described Required medical insurance Travel insurance Personal expenses, books, passports, visas, and anything not listed as included Suggested Amount for Personal Expenses. Though personal spending habits vary widely, we suggest taking at least $1,200-$1,500 for food and personal expenses. Registration & SBCC Fees SBCC will send you registration materials so that you can register for the program courses online. SBCC fees are not included in the program cost. California residents pay $46 per unit; non-california residents and international students pay $271 per unit. Payment Schedule (not including airfare) Non-refundable first payment $250 Final payment due April 22, 2016 $3,380 The above breakdown includes the $150 refundable security deposit. The payment schedule is the applicant's contractual obligation. Failure to make each payment when due shall automatically cancel participant from the program one week after payment due date. All payments are effective the day they are received by the ACCENT San Francisco Center. ACCENT, in its sole discretion, may reinstate an applicant subject to availability of space and late enrollment fees. ACCENT charges a $30 bounced check fee for each check received that is not promptly paid by your bank in the normal course of business. Payments After you are accepted to the program, your non-refundable first payment check will be forwarded to ACCENT, travel contractor for the program. Please send the final payment to ACCENT directly by the due date listed in the above payment schedule. Send payments to: ACCENT, 870 Market Street, Suite 1026, San Francisco, CA Phone: If you are accepted to the program after payment dates have passed, you are required to make the past due payment immediately. Financial Aid To apply for financial aid, go to the Federal Student Aid website: to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or to the SBCC Financial Aid Office and speak with Ivena Sakelarieva. It may take a minimum of 4-6 weeks to process your paperwork and determine your eligibility for aid. Insurance It is your responsibility to obtain your own medical insurance. ACCENT requires proof of such insurance. Upon request, ACCENT will supply information concerning health/travel/cancellation insurance options. Transportation All participants must check-in at the ACCENT Paris Center July 1, 2016 between 9am and 5pm (Note: most transatlantic flights depart one day before their arrival date). ACCENT will organize an optional round-trip group flight from Los Angeles. Airfare is not included in the program fee. Group flight participants will be met at the airport in Paris and transferred to their housing. Group flight participants returning to the U.S. on the group return date will receive transportation to the Paris airport. Participants on the program will receive detailed optional group flight information approximately four months prior to departure. Estimated airfare $ $1900. Scholarships If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please pick up a scholarship application form in the SBCC Study Abroad Office. The deadline for submission for summer programs is May 1st. Award amounts vary according to the number of qualified applicants. You may also go to our website and click on Scholarships for Internet sources for study abroad scholarships or visit the Financial Aid Office meet with Ivena Sakelarieva regarding other SBCC scholarships that may be used for Study Abroad. Apply early and even before you have been accepted to a study abroad program. Passports/Visas Specific information about obtaining a passport is available online at: by calling (877) , or in Santa Barbara from the County Clerk-Recorder at Apply for one immediately since passport numbers are needed to make international air reservations 60 days prior to departure. It may take up to twelve weeks to obtain a passport. If you already have one, check its expiration date to make sure it will not expire until at least six months after your return. Non-US citizens should contact their own consulates regarding visa requirements. Cancellations If you have to withdraw from the program, you must notify the Study Abroad Office. All cancellations must also be made in writing to ACCENT and are effective the date of receipt by ACCENT. Participants are liable for payments until written cancellation is received. Cancellation Fees: 70 days or more prior to start of program $ to 69 days prior to start of program $ to 49 days prior to start of program $ to 29 days prior to start of program $ to 14 days prior to start of program No Refund Although the Santa Barbara Community College District has attempted to determine the accuracy of this brochure, the District does not assume any liability with respect to the contents of the brochure. Courses offered, together with other related matters contained herein, are subject to change without notice by the administration and/or Governing Board of the Santa Barbara Community College District for reasons related to enrollment, finances, scheduling, dates, costs or for any other reason, at the discretion of the District. The District further reserves the right to add, amend or repeal any of its rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Travel, housing, meals and other logistical arrangements are provided by a contracting agency not affiliated with Santa Barbara Community College District. Participants will be required to sign a travel request and release which will exonerate the District from any liability. All courses are subject to approval by the Governing Board of Santa Barbara Community College District. All students must enroll for course credit (credit/no credit option available when indicated in the catalog); no auditors are allowed. Units and course grades will be awarded by Santa Barbara City College. ACCENT is not responsible for the academic segment of the program except as specified in the contract between ACCENT and Santa Barbara City College. Nor is ACCENT responsible for airline delays of any kind, or for expenses or loss incurred as a result of such delays. With regard to transportation/travel, regardless of the type of vehicle, ACCENT acts for the passenger as agent only. ACCENT assumes no liability for accident, injury, damage, or loss in any vehicle, or as a result of default by any person or company engaged in transporting the passenger. CST #

5 Santa Barbara City College Study Abroad Application Procedures for Summer 2016 Art History & Architecture in Paris, France Study Abroad Program July 1-31, 2016 (June 30 departure from the US) Deadline for Application: April 15, Apply early as the number of places in the program is limited. The program may fill before the deadline. If the program is full before the deadline, acceptance is not guaranteed. Applications may be accepted after the deadline, if space is available. This application is for participation in the Summer Paris 2016 Study Abroad Program only. To apply to the program, please submit the following Application form. Please print clearly. If you change addresses after submitting your application, please provide the Study Abroad Office with your new address Responses to questions (typed or printed clearly). Please answer the questions listed on the bottom of the application form Two 2 x 2 photos. Two recent photos that are a full-face view are acceptable. Please trim them to fit. Pictures from a passport service or a photo booth are acceptable. Print your name with a ballpoint pen on the back of each picture and staple the pictures in the box on the application form. Please do not submit copy machine copies of your passport photo Completed Student Conduct Release Form. The top of this form is to be completed by you and taken to the Office of Student Services at the institution you currently attend. If you currently attend SBCC, please take the form to the Office of Student Support Services in the Student Services building, Second Floor, Room SS-260. The bottom of the form will be completed by the appropriate student official and returned to the SBCC Study Abroad Office. Your acceptance to the program is not final until the form is returned to the Study Abroad Office. If you are not a current student at SBCC you need to submit the form to the Dean of your institution for approval $250 non-refundable first payment. Payment may be made by check or money order made out to ACCENT. Please put your check or money order in an envelope and staple it to the SBCC Paris Application Form SBCC Enrollment. If you are not currently enrolled at SBCC, you must complete an SBCC Admissions Application for the 2016 summer session. You may enroll online at or staple an SBCC enrollment form to your application. Forms are available at the SBCC Admissions Office in the Student Services Building and the Study Abroad Office Submit your application. Staple your responses to the questions, transcripts, photos, and deposit to your application. The recommendation forms and Student Conduct Release Form may be submitted separately to the Study Abroad Office. By mail: Santa Barbara City College or give it to: Santa Barbara City College Study Abroad Office Study Abroad Office 721 Cliff Drive International Education Center Room 1 Santa Barbara, CA (On SBCC East Campus at the end of the upper parking lot) Interview. After receipt of your application, you will be contacted to arrange a personal interview with Joy Kunz, Program Director. For applicants not living in the Santa Barbara area, interviews can be completed by telephone. Notification of Acceptance. Carola Smith, SBCC Senior Director of International Programs, will notify you of acceptance to the program after your interview and after a review of your application documents and recommendation forms. Communication. The SBCC Study Abroad Office and Accent will communicate with you by and regular mail. We will be using your SBCC PIPELINE for primary communication. If you change your mailing address or , please notify the Study Abroad Office immediately by sending your new information to testoker@pipeline.sbcc.edu. ACCENT 870 Market Street, Suite 1026 San Francisco, CA Ph.: (800) FAX: (415) Santa Barbara City College 721 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara, CA Ph.: (805) FAX: (805) Study Abroad Office International Education Center, Room 1 Phone Ext testoker@pipeline.sbcc.edu Program Director Professor Joy Kunz jekunz@sbcc.edu Phone Ext.3737 Study Abroad Website: All statements made on this sheet and distributed generally to prospective or accepted participants shall be for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as being contractual for any purpose.

6 1I currently attend and am attaching an SBCC enrollment form to this application. 1I currently attend and enrolled at SBCC on-line on (date). 1 I currently attend SBCC. SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE APPLICATION FORM Art History & Architecture SUMMER IN PARIS, Staple two 2" x 2" size photo here. 2. Using a ball point pen, print your name and SBCC-ParSU16 on the back of the photos. Program dates: July 1-31, 2016 Legal Name K No. Last First Middle (as it appears in your passport) (Your K number is under the bar code on your SBCC student ID card) Current Address Street Apt. or Box No. City State Zip Phone (home or cell) ( ) - - Work phone ( ) - - Address after current semester ends Street Apt. or Box No. City State Zip Phone after current semester ends ( ) - - Date of Birth - - Participants must be 18 years old on the day of departure. SBCC Pipeline Please print your address very clearly. (THIS WILL BE OUR PRIMARY FORM OF COMMUNICATION WITH YOU) Secondary Citizenship (country) Please indicate the best times to reach you at your current phone: If you are not currently attending Santa Barbara City College, what school are you attending? Please list the names of two people who may be contacted in the event of an emergency. These people may be parents, guardians, relatives, or close friends. Name Address City, State, Zip Phone Relationship I hereby authorize SBCC representatives to contact and discuss with the persons listed above my status in the study abroad program. I further authorize Carola Smith, Senior Director of International Programs, to review my student conduct file. Signature Date ----->

7 Request for Special Accommodations. If you have a disability for which you will be seeking special accommodations abroad, please contact the SBCC Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) specialist immediately to begin discussions about reasonable accommodations. Phone: (805) , ext Office: Student Services Building. The process to reach agreement on reasonable accommodations must take place before you leave the US. Students who disclose needs at the last minute or who require accommodations that cannot be made available in the host country, may be advised to postpone participation or consider another program Do you have a medical condition that may prevent you from being able to function in the following or situations or to participate in the following activities? 1 Walking on uneven surfaces for at least two miles 1 Climbing several flights of stairs 1 Sitting in buses/trains/airplanes for extended periods of time 1 Being able to adjust to substantially different diets 1 Being able to function at times in extremely hot or adverse weather conditions If you checked any of the activities listed above, please note your medical condition. The information will be shared with our Health and Wellness Program. If you have questions regarding your health as it relates to your ability to participate in the study abroad program, please consult with your physician. I have carefully read the brochure for the SBCC Semester in Rome and Florence Program and wish to apply. I agree to the terms and conditions stated in the program brochure, including the payment and refund policies. I understand that if there are any changes in the terms and conditions ACCENT will notify me in writing. The applicant shall be the client of ACCENT for all purposes. Any applicable refunds will be returned to the applicant regardless of the source of payment. Signature Date Required Legal Document Forms If I do not complete and return the required Study Abroad legal document forms by the stated due date, I may be canceled from the program and held responsible for any cancellation penalties, which may apply. Signature Date Responses to Questions. On a separate sheet of paper, please answer the following questions. You may either type or clearly print your responses. Please limit all your answers to 1-2 pages. 1 What are 5 things that you are looking forward to about studying abroad? 1 What are 5 challenges that currently worry you the most about going overseas? 1 How do you think the values and perspectives of the host country will be different from your own cultural values? 1 How do you think you will be perceived by the people in the host country based on your nationality and cultural heritage?

8 Santa Barbara City College DEAN OF STUDENTS CONDUCT RELEASE FORM To the SBCC Study Abroad Applicant: 1. Please complete the top part of this form. 2. If you currently attend SBCC, submit this form to Dr. Ben Partee, Dean of Students, in the Student Services Building, Room # SS-260 (second floor). If you currently attend another college or university, give this form and an envelope that has a stamp and is addressed to Santa Barbara City College, Study Abroad, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, to the Dean of Students at your school. 3. Ask the Dean to complete the bottom part of the form and return it to the SBCC Study Abroad Office. Name K No. Last First Middle (if you are an SBCC student) Address City, State, Zip Dates of Attendance at : From to Study Abroad Program location I hereby consent to the Dean of the college I am currently attending to furnish Santa Barbara City College with the information on the form below and I hereby waive my right of access to any statements by said Dean evaluating me and my activities. Signature Date To the Dean: The student named above has applied to participate in a study abroad program at Santa Barbara City College. We will be grateful for your comments that will be kept confidential. 1. Has this student been subject to any disciplinary actions? Yes No If yes, please explain. 2. Are any disciplinary charges pending? Yes No If yes, please explain. 3. Has this student been expelled, suspended, placed on probation, required to withdraw, or given a reprimand or warning? Yes No If yes, please explain. 4. Is this student eligible to re-enroll at your college? Yes No Conditionally If yes or conditionally, please explain. 5. Any additional comments you may wish to make regarding this student. Thank you for taking time to complete this form and returning it as soon as possible to: Study Abroad Santa Barbara City College 721 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara, CA Signature Name (Please print) Title Institution Phone