Global Residency Course Offerings, Costs, and Eligibility
Upcoming Global Perspective Residencies
Every year, GSPM faculty lead short-term study abroad courses that explore the political environment of a country outside the United States and engage with alumni in the country. Upcoming global perspective residencies include Mexico and Germany. Students recently traveled to Brussels and the United Kingdom.
Where are our faculty and students going next? Upcoming residencies include:
- Mexico: December 8-14, 2024
- Germany: March 9 – March 15, 2025
For more info about the residencies contact Jessilyn Larsen by email at [email protected] or call (202) 994-0684.
Germany
Join us for the Germany Residency Program in Spring 2025! This immersive course offers students the opportunity to explore Germany’s history, politics, and its role in global affairs, all while experiencing the rich culture of one of Europe's most influential nations. The program provides invaluable insights and a chance to enhance your academic journey in an international context.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Asynchronous Coursework: February 10 – March 8, 2025
Immersion Week in Berlin: March 9 – March 15, 2025
Mexico
Immerse yourself in the dynamic political landscape of Mexico City, our closest neighbor to the south, and gain invaluable insights into North American politics. This immersive experience offers unparalleled access engaging sessions and unique networking opportunities that will enrich your academic journey and broaden your understanding of regional dynamics.
Asynchronous Coursework: November 4 – December 7, 2024
Immersion Week in Mexico City: December 8 – 14, 2024
No longer accepting applications.
Our Global Residency Program courses are offered in a variety of locations around the globe. Due to the international nature of these courses, the costs associated with them vary by time and location.
- Registration Process
Registration to GSPM's Washington D.C. Residency is handled through GWeb, similar to other GW course registration.
Application to GSPM's international courses are handled through GW Passport. (Direct links to the application are provided below for their respective courses). After the application deadline passes, GSPM reviews each application and notifies the students individually about acceptance into the program and provides the information on how to register with the GW Registrar's office.
- Costs
We understand that financing your education can be stressful and challenging! With this in mind, we want to provide for you a clear picture of where your money paid to GSPM’s Global Residency Program is going – and why.
Think of the cost of a Global Residency Program as existing in two buckets: tuition and group expenses.
Tuition
Each course is billed tuition that corresponds to the number of credits in the course. The tuition is a figure set annually by GW and, depending on which GSPM program you’re in, will be similar to what you would pay for a D.C.-based course. Tuition does not go toward any travel expenses. This is the bare-bones cost to simply run a course, as decided by GW.
Group Expenses
This charge covers arrangements made by GSPM on behalf of the student. What is included varies based on the residency location, but this typically includes on-location (that is, in the residency country) group transportation, group meals, lodging, and some cultural events. GW-mandated (required for study abroad under GW) health, safety, and emergency evacuation insurance is always included at $1/day, minimum $17.50. GSPM keeps none of this money. It goes directly to student expenses and often saves students out-of-pocket money, since group and bulk purchases can often be achieved at a discount.
Individual Expenses
Separate from these two GSPM payment buckets are your own controllable travel expenses. This includes non-group meals, transportation to and from airports, airfare, souvenirs, and any necessary travel documents based on the location (passports, visas, etc.). You can choose to be as frugal or as extravagant as you wish. You can pursue additional federal student aid for airfare, visa fees, meals, transportation, and other out-of-pocket costs that aren’t charged by GSPM. Please contact GW’s Office of Student Financial Assistance to explore your options.
Total Cost
It is important to note that the total cost (including tuition and group expenses) fluctuates depending on a few things, both inside and outside of your control:
- The location: Some countries are cheaper to visit than others.
- The year/time: Costs fluctuate based on economies.
- Your personal travel preferences: Extra leg room? Filet mignon on your flight? Bringing extra bags (meaning extra bag fees)?
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$6,000-$7,000 total charged to your GSPM Student Account. And, then you can choose and pay for your own non-group meals, transportation to and from airports, airfare, and any necessary travel documents based on the location (passports, visas, etc.)
Generally speaking, for a three-credit Global Residency Program course:
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Group Expenses ($1,400-$2,000, location- and season-dependent)
Why so expensive? Keep in mind two aspects of any GW study abroad program:
- Per-credit tuition is charged. Three- or six-credit tuition applies to each Global Residency Program course.
- Traveling is expensive. GSPM aims to mitigate this by booking your in-country group transportation, several group meals, and lodging at discounts based on group rates and our relationships with vendors.
GSPM does not charge anything over what it costs to have you take a three- or six-credit course at GW and also to pay for your group expenses abroad.
- Scholarships
For questions on scholarships, please contact academic advisors Sydney Roig or Josh Adamek.
- Cancelation Process
If you need to cancel your Global Residency Program course, please contact Jessilyn Larsen by email at [email protected] or call (202) 994-0684.
Past Global Residencies
- European Union - Brussels: September 8-14, 2024
- United Kingdom: March 17-23, 2024
- Spain: December 10-16, 2023
- Brazil: September 10 -16, 2023
- The Republic of Georgia: June 11-17, 2023
