Site Locations

Below is a listing of site locations for summer 2012. You can also view a list of course offerings at each site.

Baltimore, Maryland (Johns Hopkins University)
Carlisle, Pennsylvania (Dickinson College)
Lancaster, Pennsylvania (Franklin & Marshall College)
Los Angeles, California (Loyola Marymount University)
Saratoga Springs, New York (Skidmore College)
Seattle, Washington (Seattle University)

Baltimore, Maryland
Johns Hopkins University

Founded in 1876, Johns Hopkins University was the first US university to be dedicated to both teaching and research. It remains a world leader in medicine, science, and engineering. The 140-acre Homewood campus of Johns Hopkins University is situated in the Charles Village neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. Students enjoy the atmosphere of a small, private university with air-conditioned residence halls and classrooms, modern science facilities, access to a two-million-volume library, and a newly renovated dining hall. Approximately 380 students and 95 staff are expected to attend each session.

Transportation: A student shuttle service is available only from Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI) and Baltimore’s Penn Station (for students traveling by train). You will receive maps, directions, and shuttle service details with your course notification.

Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Dickinson College

Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, a pre-revolutionary town of 20,000 people located in the beautiful Cumberland Valley of Central Pennsylvania. Founded in 1773 as one of the 15 colonial colleges, Dickinson was named for John Dickinson, governor of Pennsylvania, who drafted the Articles of Confederation. The college’s first building, Old West (below), was completed in 1804. This picturesque, 55-acre campus is distinguished by beautiful air-conditioned classroom buildings and residence halls fashioned of native limestone. Approximately 380 students and 95 staff are expected to attend each session.

Transportation: A student shuttle service is available only from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and the Harrisburg train station. You will receive maps, directions, and shuttle service details with your course notification.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Franklin & Marshall College

The 70-acre campus of Franklin & Marshall College, a small, private liberal arts institution over 200 years old, is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a community which boasts a rich cultural and historic tradition, including the country’s oldest continuously operating farmer’s market.

The campus offers air-conditioned facilities and features excellent science laboratories, athletic facilities, and library resources. Approximately 550 students and 135 staff are expected to attend each session.

Note: This is a nut-sensitive site and may be an appropriate choice for students with severe nut allergies.

Transportation: A student shuttle service is available only from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), Lancaster Airport (LNS), and the Lancaster train station. You will receive maps, directions, and shuttle service details with your course notification.

Los Angeles, California
Loyola Marymount University

Situated on a 150-acre bluff above Marina del Rey, the Loyola Marymount campus overlooks the city and the Pacific Ocean, enjoys a coastal climate, and was recently named one of The Princeton Review’s Top 20 Most Beautiful Campuses. The campus is located in a quiet residential area just ten minutes from Los Angeles International Airport. Loyola Marymount offers excellent academic and recreational facilities. Approximately 350 students and 88 staff are expected to attend each session.

Transportation: A student shuttle service is available only from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). You will receive maps, directions, and shuttle service details with your course notification.

Saratoga Springs, New York
Skidmore College

Skidmore College is located on more than 650 acres of wooded land at the edge of Saratoga Springs, a well-known cultural and entertainment center in upper New York state. The campus was planned to preserve the natural beauty of the setting and offers state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, athletic facilities, and dining hall. Approximately 270 students and 70 staff are expected to attend each session.

Transportation: A student shuttle service is available only from Albany International Airport (ALB) and the Saratoga Springs train and bus stations. You will receive maps, directions, and shuttle service details with your course notification.

Seattle, Washington
Seattle University

Seattle University sits at the heart of the Northwest’s largest and most dynamic city. Founded in 1891, Seattle University today is consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the West by U.S. News & World Report. Its elegantly landscaped 50-acre campus has been designated a Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary. It offers excellent academic facilities and recreational spaces, and its food service specializes in serving fresh, seasonal, and regional products. Residence halls are clean and comfortable, and each room has a sink and vanity. Approximately 225 students and 60 staff are expected to attend each session.

Transportation: A student shuttle service is available only from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Seattle’s King Street Station (for students traveling by train). You will receive maps, directions, and shuttle service details with your course notification.

Please note: We are also offering Academic Explorations courses at this site.

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