Carlow, Ireland

• Housing is provided at Lennon House, a renovated residence hall on the college campus. Residing at Lennon House is a requirement of the program. Students are assigned a single room, however, students may share a room with one other student depending on the number of students living in the residency hall each term. A small lounge and kitchen, and bathroom with two or three other students. A common area on the ground floor with a television is shared among all residents. Wi-Fi is available in the residence hall. Laundry facilities are located on the premises. Bed and bath linens are provided.
• Meals are not included in the program fee. Students are expected to cook for themselves. Kitchen and cooking facilities are available in Lennon House, and many students will share meals with their housemates. A nice selection of grocery stores and eating establishments are located within walking distance.

Visit County Carlow, including Killeshin Romanesque Church and Killeshin Hill, Old Leighlin Cathedral, and St. Mullins; County Wexford, including the Irish National Heritage Park, Mount Leinster, Curracloe Beach and New Ross; Dublin City; County Wicklow, including Glendalough, the Meeting of the Waters, and Avoca Headquarters; a three-day excursion (Friday-Sunday) to County Kerry (Killarney/Dingle); Kilkenny City, Dunmore Caves, and County Kildare, including Rathgall and St Brigid’s Cathedral. The cost of transportation and entry fees for all cultural excursions are included in the program cost.

• 18 years or older
• 2.5 cumulative GPA (on 4.0 scale)
• Completion of at least 12 college credits by the time of departure
• Completion of one college writing course (commonly known as English Composition I and/or II, or its equivalent) with a grade of B or better, by the time of departure.
• A personal interview with the program coordinator may be held to determine the participant’s maturity and adaptability to a foreign environment. Successful completion of the application process is required for admission to the program. If a participant has special needs, the program will attempt to make reasonable accommodations within the capacity available at Carlow College. Disability accommodations will vary according to need and what can reasonably be provided by a foreign institution. It may be difficult for those with severe physical disabilities to travel to and within Ireland.

• May 15 (for fall study abroad.) Late applicants are not accepted.
• October 15 (for spring study abroad.) Late applicants are not accepted.

• A student visa is required for all students studying in Ireland for a semester. All study abroad students at Carlow College, St. Patrick’s (hereafter Carlow College) will need to obtain a Stamp 2A study visa. Students from the United States do not need to apply for this visa prior to arrival to Ireland and the application will be submitted during Induction/Orientation Week in Ireland.
• To apply for a visa in Ireland, students will need to prepare documentation ahead of time, including a valid, unexpired passport, official transcripts, proof of financial support (around 833 euro/month), proof of acceptance to the program, proof of medical insurance.
• Students are responsible for booking their own individual flights to and from Ireland. Information regarding flights is sent to students upon acceptance into the program.
• Students who take prescription medications should plan ahead to ensure they have enough for their entire stay abroad. Medication cannot be mailed to Ireland, and some prescriptions may not be available there. If necessary, students can visit a doctor in Ireland to obtain a comparable prescription, if deemed appropriate by the physician.