CURRICULUM

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
Odyssey in Athens offers accredited  courses with an international or cross-cultural focus in anthropology, business administration, journalism, history, literature, political science and economics. Courses surveying Greek civilization from ancient times to the present cover art and architecture, ethnography and culture, history, literature, politics, and language. There are no specific program requirements, but students are encouraged to take advantage of the Greek culture and language courses to the fullest extent possible

The undergraduate academic program consists of 12 to 17 credits  per semester, 3 to 7 credits per winter or summer session. Although the junior year is the preferred one for most students who study abroad, sophomores and seniors can apply to Odyssey in Athens with the approval of their home colleges. Students in transition to graduate school or employment in the international arena are also welcome to apply. Enrollment is for a summer session, single semester or a full academic year.

GRADUATE PROGRAM 
Students in graduate school can also participate in Odyssey in Athens. The graduate academic program consists of up to 10 credits per semester and up to 4 credits per winter or summer session. Enrollment is for a single semester, winter or summer intersession or full academic year. Cost of the graduate program can be found on the Program Costs page and is equivalent to the undergraduate cost. The following graduate studies are available at University of Indianapolis Athens: Executive MBA, MA Clinical Psychology, MA Mental Health Counseling, MA Applied Sociology, MA in Media and Communication, MA Applied Sociology -  Human Resource Management, MA English, MSc Computer Science , MA International Relations, MA Music.

For a listing of the courses offered, please check out the following link: http://www.uindy.gr/current_students/schedules/index.html

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HOUSING Students are housed in shared apartments in the area of the University, all with common space and kitchens. The narrow, picturesque streets of the Plaka are teeming with cafes, restaurants, galleries, and artisan workshops. Students will find themselves spending many an evening discussing European Union politics, international trade, Kazantzakis's Zorba, or the hottest Greek pop singer, as they linger in Plaka over late-night meals of olives, feta, tzatziki, crusty bread, and a carafe of wine, or as they walk the magical, moon-lit paths below the Acropolis.

ORIENTATION Odyssey Orientation takes place a week before each semester begins (for the summer session, orientation takes place the Friday before classes begin). Orientation features walking tours of Athens and information about how best to adapt to the ways of life in Greece, including particulars about where to buy groceries, how to take a bus, how to use the telephone, and where to do laundry. Orientation leaders discuss cultural differences and social expectations, and activities are scheduled to allow students to get to know the faculty, staff, Greek and international students, and each other.

EXCURSIONS

Excursions are an integral part of Odyssey in Athens. Destinations include sites in Attica (Eleusis, Rhamnous, Sounion), the Peloponnese (Corinth, Mycenae, Argos, Epidaurus, Olympia), and central Greece (Delphi, Thebes). The cost of group travel and shared lodging is fully covered by the program fee.

Students may use their free weekends to travel on their own, and will quickly discover that Greece abounds with island and mainland attractions easily accessed from Athens at a relatively low cost. The exquisite natural beauty of the country -- idyllic islands washed by dazzling light and surrounded by pristine waters, snow-capped mountain ranges torn by gorges and ravines, and lush valleys blanketed by olive, fig, orange, and lemon trees -- makes an indelible impression on visitors to its shores.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES/CONDUCT Once their academic obligations are met, students are free to live their own lives, and are encouraged to take full advantage of the plethora of cultural and recreational activities available to them in Athens. At the same time, they are expected to conduct themselves with decorum and respect for the customs, values, and laws of their host country under all circumstances.

MEDICAL CARE

Program fees do not include medical insurance. Students should check to see that their insurance adequately covers them while living abroad. Medical care is generally provided on a reimbursement basis; students will need to pay for services rendered and submit the bill to their personal insurance carrier. Although staff will assist in securing the services of a qualified physician, Odyssey in Athens assumes no legal responsibility in the event of accident or illness.

ADMISSIONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Odyssey in Athens welcomes applications from students in good standing at their home colleges who are resourceful, flexible, and eager to learn about the landscape, culture, and people of Greece. It accepts qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin. Deadlines for admission are August 16th for the full year and Semester I; December 16th for Semester II; April 16th for Summer session. After these dates, applicants are considered on a space available basis. A rolling admissions policy provides for notification approximately 30 days after receipt of a completed application.

ACCREDITATION AND TRANSCRIPTS

The University of Indianapolis is a private, non-profit co-educational University founded in 1902 in the mid-western city of Indianapolis, Indiana, and accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Academic credit is transferred to a student's home institution on the basis of a transcript issued by the University of Indianapolis. Each student is responsible for arranging academic credit with his/her own college or university before applying to Odyssey in Athens. Letter grades are based on fulfillment of all course requirements, including written and oral assignments, exams, and class attendance. An official copy of a student's transcript is mailed to the home college, and an unofficial copy is sent to the home address. Transcripts are released only after all financial obligations have been met.

EXPENSES

The Odyssey in Athens program fee includes tuition, housing, orientation, group excursion costs, and transcript. It does not include airfare to and from Athens (which must be arranged by the student), meals, laundry, personal spending money, medical/accident/property insurance, text books, or independent travel. (Students can expect to spend $150--200 per week on meals, laundry, entertainment, and miscellaneous needs.) Total costs are considerably less than those at private colleges and universities in the U.S.