Overview

Location(s)	New York, New York
Term	Spring 2025
Credit	ARTH 379/MST 679, 3 sh
Class Sessions	TBA, starting after Spring Break 2025
Travel Dates	May 12-212025
Housing	Hotel
Passport	Not required
Visa (for US citizens)	Not required

 

Eligibility

GPA	2.5
Hours completed	12
Student Conduct	Good status
Grad credit	Yes
Non-WIU	Yes
Pre-requisite	None
Student Year	Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate

 

Travel Requirements

Current, valid REAL ID or passport.   For more information on REAL ID or how to obtain one, see the Department of Homeland Security's REAL ID web page .     

 

Health Insurance

You must have health insurance while you are on your program.  Only two options are approved to meet this requirement:

• WIU Student Health insurance
• Personal medical coverage
  

 

Health Precautions

COVID-19 - You are REQUIRED to follow the policies of your host location, the CDC and TSA.  It is your responsibility to know and understand these policies.  If policies change before or during your Course, it is your responsbility to comply with the new policies.  Failure to do so can result in removal from your Course and/or the host location, financial consequences and academic consequences.

Walking/mobility - Expect to walk 5-8 miles per day, mostly in urban environments.  It is not consecutive but scheduled throughout the day.  Walking will sometimes be over uneven terrain and up/down flights of stairs.  You will also be responsible for moving your own luggage.

Environmental - Average daytime temperatures are in the mid-70s to 90 for this time period.  Parts of the Course are held outside, rain or shine.  Sun protection is strongly recommended.

Dietary - Some meals are included in the program cost. Contact Kim McDaniel  if you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions. 

Accommodation can be arranged with advance notice.  Please contact the Disability Resource Center for questions on the availability of accommodations for your specific situation.

PLEASE NOTE   It is your responsibility to request accommodation from the DRC; faculty and staff are not legally permitted to inquire about such needs.  Requests should be made as early as possible so there's sufficient time to arrange accommodations in your location.

 

Costs & Important Dates

Estimated Cost*	$2,400-$2,8 00
Included in the program	Round trip airfare from Chicago, transportation, lodging (multi-person occupancy), entry fees to scheduled sites, some meals
Application Deadline	EXTENDED -- November 11, 2024
Payments
Non-refundable deposit	$875 due December 6, 2024
Second payment	$800 due January 31, 2025
Final payment*	Balance due February 28, 2025

 * Costs are subject to change based on student enrollment

WIU reserves the right to adjust the cost or arrangements of this program due to insufficient enrollment or circumstances beyond the University's control.  For details about this or individual withdrawals, see Cancellations and Withdrawals .

 

Important Dates

MANDATORY Pre-departure meeting: TBA during Spring 2025

 

Academics

Credit offered

ARTH 379 - Counts as an upper-division Art History elective for Art majors (both BA and BFA) and Art minors

MST 679 - Can be used to supplement required coursework of a MA in Museum Studies  

Please check with your academic advisor for more information on how this Course fits your specific academic needs.

 

Objectives

• Bridge the studio and museum/gallery/professional art making experience
• Engage in art firsthand in a variety of settings
• Explore the history and culture of New York City

Class sessions

Active class participation, including contribution to discussions and attendance, is expected in all phases of the Course.  Students are responsible for completing pre-departure assignments including readings and discussion participation, attendance and active participation during on-site visits, guest lectures and activities, and post-return assignments.  Questions about course content should be directed to  Susan Czechowski .