Program-Specific Information
Increased Flexibility for Spring
We look forward to welcoming students abroad in just a few months for the spring term. At the same time, we recognize the uncertainty created by the 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 spring 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 spring term. CET has every hope to operate spring programs, 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 Spring Questions Answered
Applications for all spring programs have been extended to November 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 Spring 2021 for details.
All final program fee balances are due December 15. Like the program deposit, CET will refund full program fees if you withdraw prior to the program start date.
Please see our revised Conditions and Terms for Spring 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 spring 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 spring 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.
See our revised Conditions and Terms for Spring 2021 for more information.
Unfortunately, CET will not be able to host local roommates in spring 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.
No. If you are studying with CET on an International Student Program in Beijing, Florence, São Paulo, or Shanghai, you will have a different payment and cancellation schedule. Contact your home institution for more information on your financial policies and deadlines.
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
CET programs in Brazil have been suspended for the Spring 2021 semester. All applicants and home institutions have been notified of this decision, and students have been given the option to defer their application to Fall 2021 or to another CET program operating in the Spring.
Updated December 3
MAINLAND CHINA
CET programs in Greater China have been suspended for the Spring 2021 semester. All applicants and home institutions have been notified of this decision, and students have been given the option to defer their application to Fall 2021 or to another CET program operating in the Spring.
Updated December 3
COLOMBIA
CET Colombia has been suspended for the Spring 2021 semester. All applicants and home institutions have been notified of this decision, and students have been given the option to defer their application to Fall 2021 or to another CET program operating in the Spring.
Updated November 18
Czech republic
CET Prague
CET Prague has been suspended for the Spring 2021 semester. All applicants and home institutions have been notified of this decision, and students have been given the option to defer their application to Fall 2021 or to another CET program operating in the Spring.
CET Film Production at FAMU: Narrative (16 mm & 35 mm)
The program dates for CET Film Production at FAMU have been modified and reflected below. Students will begin the semester with a 10-day online module facilitated by FAMU faculty prior to departure. Program fees have been modified to reflect a shortened on-site experience.
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 Spring 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.
| Modified Dates: | Original Dates: | |
| Application Deadline: | November 1 | October 1 |
| Online Module: | January 13 – January 22 | N/A |
| Arrival Date: | January 27 | January 13 |
| Departure Date: | April 29 | May 13 |
Programmatic changes:
Students studying with CET at FAMU will take a full course load without any changes to contact hours or recommended credits for individual courses. The film project will proceed as planned. However, the following program elements have been modified to better accommodate the shortened calendar:
- Czech Language, typically a required course, will be offered as an optional elective.
- The online module prior to departure will be led by Pavel Marek, FAMU faculty mentor. Sessions are required and are designed to introduce students to the program and prepare them for success in their film projects once on-site.
- The Berlin excursion will not be offered in spring 2021. Instead, students will participate in film-related activities in and around Prague. These may include a tour of Barrandov Studios or the National Film Archive, film screenings, and visits to the film museum.
- Courses will meet on most Fridays during the term. Students should not plan to have Fridays free for independent travel. There will not be a spring break during the term.
- CET film students will not be able to enroll in electives offered by the CET Prague program.
- FAMU is adding a new elective for spring 2021 focusing on storyboard software FrameForge. This elective will be available to CET students.
CET Photography at FAMU
CET Photography at FAMU has been suspended for the Spring 2021 semester. All applicants and home institutions have been notified of this decision, and students have been given the option to defer their application to Fall 2021 or to another CET program operating in the Spring.
CET New Media & Audiovisual Studies at FAMU
CET New Media & Audiovisual Studies at FAMU has been suspended for the Spring 2021 semester. All applicants and home institutions have been notified of this decision, and students have been given the option to defer their application to Fall 2021 or to another CET program operating in the Spring.
Updated November 3
italy
CET Florence and Gap at CET Florence:
CET Florence and Gap at CET Florence have been suspended for the Spring 2021 semester. All applicants and home institutions have been notified of this decision, and students have been given the option to defer their application to Summer or Fall 2021.
CET Siena and Gap at CET Siena:
CET Siena and Gap at CET Siena have been suspended for the Spring 2021 semester. All applicants and home institutions have been notified of this decision, and students have been given the option to defer their application to Fall 2021 or to another CET program operating in the Spring.
Updated December 3
JAPAN
CET Japan and Gap at CET Japan:
CET Japan and Gap at CET Japan have been suspended for the Spring 2021 semester. All applicants and home institutions have been notified of this decision, and students have been given the option to defer their application to Summer 2021, Fall 2021, or to another CET program operating in the Spring.
AICAD in Japan:
AICAD in Japan has been suspended for the Spring 2021 semester. All applicants and home institutions have been notified of this decision, and students have been given the option to defer their application to Fall 2021 or to another CET program operating in the Spring.
Updated November 16
JORDAN
CET Jordan and Gap at CET Jordan:
CET Jordan and Gap at CET Jordan have been suspended for the Spring 2021 semester. All applicants and home institutions have been notified of this decision, and students have been given the option to defer their application to Fall 2021, Summer 2021, or to another CET program operating in the Spring.
Updated November 18
Taiwan
CET Taiwan:
CET programs in Greater China have been suspended for the Spring 2021 semester. All applicants and home institutions have been notified of this decision, and students have been given the option to defer their application to Fall 2021 or to another CET program operating in the Spring.
Updated December 3
Vietnam
CET Vietnam has been suspended for the Spring 2021 semester. All applicants and home institutions have been notified of this decision, and students have been given the option to defer their application to Fall 2021 or to another CET program operating in the Spring.
Updated December 3