germany exchange program

In tandem with Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaft und Kunst (HAWK)—an applied arts and design school in Hildesheim, Germany—CVA offers a student exchange program. Mirroring our studio course curriculum with complementary studies in interior architecture, industrial design, calligraphy, advanced color studies, and restorative arts, you gain a global perspective from within the heart of Europe.

Participating students will continue to pay full-time tuition at CVA and will be enrolled here while taking a German student's position at Hildesheim. They will also trade living arrangements. Additional out of pocket expenses should be limited to airfare and the cost of any travel one might take advantage of while in Europe. In most cases this exchange should not extend a student's anticipated graduation date. German language skills are strongly encouraged, but not required.

To qualify, students are required to have successfully completed their first year foundation program. In addition, interested students must meet with the department chair within their chosen area of concentration. If approved, students need to prepare a one-page written document explaining why they want to participate in this exchange. 

Include the following information:

• Name, address, telephone number, and e-mail
• Major
• Last semester's grade transcripts
• Living arrangements you plan on providing your exchange partner
• Language skills

This application should be placed in John DuFresne's mailbox in early February. For more information contact John DuFresne at 651.757.4028 or dufresne@cva.edu.