Students interested in studying abroad can set up an appointment with the director of International Education, JoAnn Bennett. During your interview, the director will be able to inform you of your many options for studying abroad, and how studying abroad can fit into your academic program.
Dayton International Airport (DAY) - website
Airlines available: American Eagle, AirTran, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and US Airways
Wittenberg requires that international students, like all U.S. Students, have adequate medical insurance.
Medical costs are very high in the U.S. and we have no national health care; if you should have an accident or have to go to a hospital, even a few days stay can cost you thousands of dollars.
The Host Family Program was instituted in 1986 to offer support and friendship to new international students. Since then several hundred have benefited from association with families in the Springfield area. Host families provide a glimpse of life away from campus for students who are thousands of miles form home. In return, many host families find friendship with international students rewarding and educational for themselves and their children.
Coming to the United States means stepping into a new culture. You can expect that there will be a period of adjustment in making the transition form your culture to this one.
New students are expected to arrive Sunday, August 14, 2011 and are required to attend a three day orientation: Monday-Wednesday, August 15-17, 2011.
