Program-Specific Information
Increased Flexibility for Fall
We look forward to welcoming students abroad in just a few months for the fall term. At the same time, we recognize the uncertainty created by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak around the world and are offering unprecedented flexibility for program commitment, deposits, and fee payments. We have modified our Conditions and Terms for Fall 2021 to allow students to withdraw from their programs for any reason until the day before the arrival date with a full refund.
This page will continue to house up-to-date information on program changes and modifications for the fall semester should they be needed. CET has every hope to operate fall programs abroad, and we are using every source of information at our fingertips—including reports from staff on site, commissioned reports, and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and U.S. Department of State—to carefully watch the situation in every single one of our program locations.
The safety of our students is our top priority, and we are committed to making decisions carefully on a program-by-program basis. Learn more about how CET is adapting programs in response to COVID.
Your Fall Questions Answered
Applications for all fall programs are due May 1.
Yes. Students will be asked to commit to their program with a refundable deposit within two weeks of their acceptance to a CET programs. This deposit is fully refundable through the day prior to program start dates.
Please see our revised Conditions and Terms for Fall 2021 for details.
All final program fee balances are due June 15. Like the program deposit, CET will refund full program fees if you withdraw prior to the program start date. See our Financial Services page for more information on billing.
Please see our revised Conditions and Terms for Fall 2021 for details.
No. We know this is an uncertain time, and CET wants to offer you flexibility to make the decision that is right for you and your personal circumstances. If you withdraw prior to the program start date (for any reason), you will receive a full refund.
If CET cancels your program before it begins, you will receive a full refund. You will then need to work with your home institution to discuss alternative options for the fall term – including enrolling on your home campus.
Please be sure to follow the recommendation of your Student Services Coordinator. They will confirm final program dates and let you know when it is wise to book your flight. When you book a flight, be sure to speak with your airline carrier about change fees and refund policies. We recommend booking a refundable or flexible ticket option. Please do not purchase airfare until you have confirmation from your Student Services Coordinator.
CET will continue to deliver the academic content of your program online. If you participate in a program with direct-enroll classes, we will do our best to work with the local partner to make these courses available online too, but we cannot guarantee that all direct-enroll courses will be able to transition to remote instruction.
CET program fees are broken down into two categories: tuition and fees and housing and student life fees. View your program fee breakdown. Should CET need to cancel a program once the program has started, Tuition and Fees will not be refunded as CET will continue to offer remote instruction and credit for the fall term.
CET will make every effort to recover costs in the Housing and Student Life fees category already paid to vendors and return these to students. CET will refund students any recoverable costs at the time of cancellation for non-academic program components. This will take time, not all related program costs will be recoverable, and amounts will depend on our partners’ and vendors’ ability to refund unused services.
Please see our revised Conditions and Terms for Fall 2021 for details.
Unfortunately, CET will not be able to host local roommates in Fall 2021 due to COVID precautions. CET staff will arrange opportunities for engaging with local students in other ways, taking into account COVID precautions. As soon as we are able, CET will host local roommates again on its programs.
CET has developed a COVID-19 Playbook that is guiding our preparations and strategy for operating in-person programs abroad again. Learn more about the COVID Playbook and how our sites are adapting.
Brazil
The CET Brazil: Social Justice dates have been modified for fall 2021 to total less than 90 days. This allows students from the U.S. to participate in the program without applying for a student visa.
| Modified Dates/Fees: | Original Dates/Fees: | |
| Application Deadline: | May 1 | April 1 |
| Arrival Date: | September 10 | July 27 |
| Departure Date: | December 7 | November 27 |
| Program Fees: | $17,790 | $18,790 |
Programmatic changes:
Students studying with CET will take a full course load without any changes to contact hours or recommended credits for individual courses. However, the following program elements have been modified to better accommodate the shortened calendar:
- Direct-enroll courses at our host institution, PUC-SP, will not be available in the fall.
- Students will enroll in 15-18 credit hours of Portuguese Language, the core course Social Justice and Inequality in 21st Century Brazil, and CET-taught electives.
- Students will not live with local roommates due to COVID housing modifications.
Updated February 19
Greater CHINA
COLOMBIA
The CET Colombia dates have been modified for fall 2021 to total less than 90 days. This allows students from the U.S. to participate in the program without applying for a student visa.
| Modified Dates/Fees: | Original Dates/Fees: | |
| Application Deadline: | May 1 | April 1 |
| Arrival Date: | September 7 | July 6 |
| Departure Date: | December 4 | December 4 |
| Program Fees: | $14,390 | $15,390 |
Programmatic changes:
Students studying with CET will take a full course load without any changes to contact hours or recommended credits for individual courses. However, the following program elements have been modified to better accommodate the shortened calendar:
- Direct-enroll courses at our host institutions will not be available in the fall.
- Students will enroll in 15-18 credit hours of Spanish Language, the core course Race, Ethnicity, and Identities: Debates in the Colombian Context, and CET-taught electives.
- Students will not live with local roommates due to COVID housing modifications.
Updated February 19
Czech republic
CET Prague:
The Fall 2021 dates for CET Prague have been modified and reflected below.
| Modified Dates/Fees: | Original Dates/Fees: | |
| Application Deadline: | May 1 | April 1 |
| Arrival Date: | September 1 | August 18 |
| Departure Date: | December 9 | December 16 |
| Program Fees: | $18,600 | $19,490 |
VISAS:
The Czech Republic considers the U.S. a “red zone,” prohibiting U.S. citizens from entering the country on a tourist visa. The government is, however, processing student visas. CET is now requiring all students planning to study in Prague in Fall 2021 to apply independently for a Czech student visa. Non-U.S. passport holders should be in touch with CET as soon as possible to review regulations and options for your country of origin.
Applicants may review details and instructions on this process in their CET online accounts. CET will provide full support to students as they prepare and submit their visa applications. Students may contact Kay Nguyen, Czech Republic Student Services Coordinator, with any questions or for a one-on-one visa advising appointment.
Programmatic changes:
Students studying with CET Prague will take a course load of 12-15 credit hours, and can expect the following program element modifications:
- Czech Language, typically a required course, will be offered as an optional elective.
- The Traveling Seminar is conducted over two extended weekends, rather than one week-long seminar and a four-day extended weekend seminar.
- Direct-enroll electives are still to be determined, depending on the fall policies at Charles University (our host institution).
Updated March 19
CET Film Production at FAMU:
The Fall 2021 dates for CET Film Production at FAMU have been modified to better align with FAMU’s adjusted schedule. Details reflected below:
| Modified Dates/Fees: | Original Dates/Fees: | |
| Application Deadline: | May 1 | April 1 |
| Arrival Date: | September 13 | August 18 |
| Departure Date: | December 23 | December 16 |
| Program Fees: | $21,100 | $21,990 |
VISAS:
The Czech Republic considers the U.S. a “red zone,” prohibiting U.S. citizens from entering the country on a tourist visa. The government is, however, processing student visas. CET is now requiring all students planning to study in Prague in Fall 2021 to apply independently for a Czech student visa. Non-U.S. passport holders should be in touch with CET as soon as possible to review regulations and options for your country of origin.
Applicants may review details and instructions on this process in their CET online accounts. CET will provide full support to students as they prepare and submit their visa applications. Students may contact Kay Nguyen, Czech Republic Student Services Coordinator, with any questions or for a one-on-one visa advising appointment.
Programmatic changes:
Students studying with CET Film Production at FAMU take a course load of 12-17 credit hours, and can expect the following program element modifications:
- Czech Language, typically a required course, will be offered as an optional elective.
- The Berlin excursion will not be offered in Fall 2021. Instead, students will participate in film-related activities in and around Prague.
Updated March 19
CET Photography at FAMU:
The Fall 2021 dates for CET Photography at FAMU have been modified to better align with FAMU’s adjusted schedule. Details reflected below:
| Modified Dates/Fees: | Original Dates/Fees: | |
| Application Deadline: | May 1 | April 1 |
| Arrival Date: | September 13 | August 18 |
| Departure Date: | December 23 | December 16 |
| Program Fees: | $21,100 | $21,990 |
VISAS:
The Czech Republic considers the U.S. a “red zone,” prohibiting U.S. citizens from entering the country on a tourist visa. The government is, however, processing student visas. CET is now requiring all students planning to study in Prague in Fall 2021 to apply independently for a Czech student visa. Non-U.S. passport holders should be in touch with CET as soon as possible to review regulations and options for your country of origin.
Applicants may review details and instructions on this process in their CET online accounts. CET will provide full support to students as they prepare and submit their visa applications. Students may contact Kay Nguyen, Czech Republic Student Services Coordinator, with any questions or for a one-on-one visa advising appointment.
Programmatic changes:
Students studying with CET Photography at FAMU can expect the following program element modifications:
- Czech Language, typically a required course, will be offered as an optional elective.
- The Berlin excursion will not be offered in Fall 2021. Instead, students will participate in photography-related activities in and around Prague.
Updated March 19
italy
CET Florence:
The CET Florence dates have been modified for fall 2021 to total less than 90 days. This allows students from the U.S. to participate in the program without applying for a student visa.
| Modified Dates/Fees: | Original Dates/Fees: | |
| Application Deadline: | May 1 | May 1 |
| Arrival Date: | September 23 | September 1 |
| Departure Date: | December 18 | December 18 |
| Program Fees: | $21,170 | $21,990 |
VISAS:
Students from visa-exempt countries do not need to apply for a visa, as the law permits them to stay in Schengen countries for up to 90 days without one. Students not from visa-exempt countries can still apply, please contact CET for more information.
Programmatic changes:
Students can expect the following program element modifications:
- The excursion to Rome will be shortened from four days to three days. Students can expect the same itinerary, but less free time.
Updated March 19
JAPAN
No updates at this time.
Updated February 19
AICAD in Japan:
No updates at this time.
Updated February 19