TCU-In Athens

Students enroll in 4 – 5 classes, which counts as 12 – 15 TCU credit hours.

• American College of Greece Course Catalog (Select the correct semester from the drop-down list)

Credit returns as TCU credit and applies towards the TCU GPA. As part of the application, students must have 10 – 12 courses pre-approved through the Credit Approval Process.

For more information about how credits work, see our Study Abroad Basics page.

While you are abroad, you are enrolled in 12 hours of coursework as a placeholder. Your classes will not be posted to your TCU recorded until 8 – 10 weeks after the semester ends, when the transcript from ACG is sent. Once the Registrar receives your transcript, they will record the courses using the department codes on your Credit Approvals (i.e., MARK, HIST) and the generic number 30990. Your dean’s office will apply these to your major / minor / electives / core as pre-approved. All coursework, regardless of program type, counts for grades and will be included in your TCU GPA.

You must abide by the academic policies and regulations of the host university, including but not limited to policies on:

• Attendance / Absence policies
• Add / Drop process
• Grade Appeals
• Final Exam schedule

TCU cannot override host university policies and regulations.

Students are required to live in housing provided through TCU.

Students have the opportunity to request one TCU roommate, and both students must make a reciprocal request. Other ACG students will reside in the same location.

Students live in shared apartments within a residence hall complex. They can select from a shared bedroom, single bedroom, or studio apartment. Please note: single bedrooms and studio apartments come with an additional fee. Students reside in a furnished apartment with shared bedrooms, bathrooms, study areas, a kitchen, and common living space.The residence complex contains laundry facilities, gyms, and common lounge spaces, both inside and out.

Students housed in ACG apartments live in a safe, clean, residential environment in a quiet neighborhood with nearby grocery stores, cafés, restaurants, and shopping centers.

Any damages to housing will be posted to the student’s TCU account after they return.

Semester Costs for 2024-25

1. Athens Program Fee: Spring 2025 – $6800:
   Pay $500 Non-Refundable Deposit to confirm your spot in the program after admission
   Program Fee is billed to your TCU Student Account before the semester begins ($500 deposit applied as a credit)
   This includes:
   — Housing
   — Excursions and Cultural Activities
   — Airport Pickup
   — TCU Sash
   — Students requesting a Single Room or Studio pay an additional fee
2. TCU Tuition: $30,825
3. Estimated Additional Expenses: For outside expenses not included in the program fee. Individual budgets are highly variable. This may include:
   — Airfare: $1,000 – $2,000
   — Greek Visa Fees: $300
   — Books: $200
   — Class Excursions: $200
   — Meals/Groceries: $2,500 – $4,000
   — Local Transportation: $200
   — Personal Expenses: $1,500
   — Travel Expenses: Highly variable

Visit the Scholarships & Aid page to learn about study abroad scholarships, through TCU and other organizations. In particular, TCU-In Athens applicants should look at the:

• TCU International Studies Award

Withdrawal Penalties:
Financial penalties are assessed on a sliding scale, based on withdrawal date.

• To withdraw from a program, you must notify TCU Global (studyabroad@tcu.edu) in writing. Study abroad scholarships and aid will be rescinded and cannot be used towards penalty amounts.
• In the case that TCU must cancel the program, the program fee (including deposit) and tuition will be fully refunded. Study abroad scholarships and aid will be rescinded.
• Financial penalties will be billed to your student account.
• TCU Tuition refunds are subject to TCU policies :(See TCU Undergraduate Catalog: http://catalog.tcu.edu/undergraduate/, Bachelor’s Degree, Definitions and Regulations.)

• Minimum 3.0 GPA; petitions may be considered
• At least two semesters in residence at TCU by the start of the program
• Good academic and disciplinary standing at TCU
• A valid passport (that will not expire until at least 6 months after your return)

• Fall Programs:
  • Priority Deadline: March 22
  • Regular Deadline: March 29, if space available
• Spring Programs
  • Priority Deadline: September 12
  • Regular Deadline: September 30, if space available

If applications exceed enrollment maximums, a lottery system will determine admission.

1. Complete the Global TCU Study Abroad Forms (already started an application? Login here to finish it).
   • This step includes completing a course approval process for your courses abroad.

TCU encourages all students, including students with disabilities, to actively participate in the Study Abroad programs offered by the University. In partnership with TCU Global, TCU Student Access & Accommodation helps to ensure the best possible study abroad experience for students with registered disabilities by providing reasonable and necessary accommodations during their time abroad.

Study Abroad programs include field components that require the ability to perform tasks beyond what is required in a typical classroom. Among other things, many programs require extensive walking and/or the ability to stand for extended periods of time; the ability to independently use public transportation; and/or sleeping in shared quarters. Program activities may take place in extreme temperatures (including excessive heat or cold). Housing facilities may lack central heat and air-conditioning, elevators, and other conveniences. In all cases, students should expect to transport and manage their own luggage through airports and public transportation centers. Prior to applying to specific Study Abroad programs, students should review the physical requirements for each program to ascertain whether they will be able to participate in all activities of the program. Students needing accommodations should follow the process outlined by Student Access & Accommodation.

Students requiring an accommodation to meet these or other program essential eligibility requirements must request any accommodation through TCU Student Access and Accommodation well in advance (suggest a minimum of 3 months) of the program departure following university procedures. TCU Student Access and Accommodation, located in The Harrison, Suite 1200, strongly recommends that students notify both Student Access and Accommodation as well as TCU Global early on to initiate the process of securing reasonable accommodations. If TCU determines that you do not, with reasonable accommodations approved through TCU Student Access and Accommodation, meet the essential eligibility requirements of the program, then you may not participate in the program. Each student’s request for accommodation will be looked at on an individualized, case by case basis, taking into consideration student documentation and the essential eligibility requirements of the program.

Managing your health and safety is an important component in having a positive experience abroad. TCU provides you with a number of resources to assist you:

1. Prior to departure, you will need to attend the mandatory orientation which covers specific health, safety, logistical, and cultural information.
2. Upon arrival, you will have an orientation to reiterate health, safety, logistical, and cultural information.
3. TCU provides you membership to On Call International, a premier Global Assistance program. You can call On Call for any kind of travel, health, safety, or emergency issues, including:

• help replacing a lost passpor help translating and interpreting
• help with lost luggage, along with reimbursement for items needed while luggage is lost
• assistance finding general and specialty health care
• assistance with emergency refills of prescription
• health insurance for your time abroad.

For more information, please see Health & Safety

Greek Visas

Greece requires a visa for all TCU-In Athens semester-long or year-long students. After admission to this program, the staff at ACG will assist you in applying for a visa.

Do not plan to travel outside the U.S. during the two months prior to your semester abroad because you must surrender your passport when you apply for a visa. Students should begin their visa process 10-12 weeks before their planned arrival.

You MUST have a round-trip ticket prior to departure for your program abroad.

Before Departure

You must attend the mandatory TCU-In Athens orientation. You should also review the TCU-In Athens Handbook and the Know Before You Go page.

Arrival and On-Site Information

Upon arrival, ACG will pick you up from the airport and take you to campus. You will then have a few days of mandatory on-site orientation before classes begin.

Because you are not enrolled in TCU classes, the TCU system will show 12 hours of coursework as a placeholder while you are abroad. Your classes will not transfer back to TCU until 8 – 10 weeks after the semester ends. At that time, the correct credit hours will be posted to your TCU record.