University of South Florida

School of Theatre & Dance

College of the Arts

Application Process and Program Fees, Paris Summer Program

How to Apply

Please note that the application process is two-fold:

1. Students must first fill out the inquiry application, providing details on their academic, technical and choreographic experience, as well as their motivation for attending the program. A letter of recommendation is typically required from students outside of USF and schools affiliated with the Dance in Paris Programs, although it does not have to be submitted with the inquiry application. Priority will be given to students in their junior year of college, along with a demonstration of high academic/creative/technical strength. The application deadline is January 13th. Students will be notified of their acceptance to the USF Paris Summer Program.

2. Once students are accepted into the program, they will be allowed to move on to the second part of the application process through USF Education Abroad. The USF Education Abroad application allows students to begin the formal registration process for the Semester Program, as well as providing non-USF students with a USF e-mail account and payment schedule.

Summer Program Fees

Program Costs for 2023:

The cost for the program is currently being calculated and will be released in early 2023 but will likely not deviate too severely from the Summer 2022 costs which were $3,230 + tuition (minimum 3-credit enrollment: $520, or 6-credit enrollment for $1040*).
*The 6-credit option is for students applying for financial aid or who need maximum credits. There is no difference in the amount of instruction/opportunities in Paris based on the number of credits you register for.  (View Education Abroad website for up-to-date details.)

Program fee includes:

  • Pre-departure orientations
  • Academic Instruction
  • All technique classes while in Paris (minimum of 60 hours of classes/workshops)
  • Accommodations (students have their own room with in-room shower and toilet)
  • Admission for cultural and performance events (Students see over 10 performances!)
  • Month-long metro pass (access to all transportation within the Paris Metro area)
  • Airport transfers from Paris/Charles de Gaulle airport to residence
  • First-evening group dinner + mid-program picnic
  • Emergency medical and evacuation insurance**

Program fee does not include:

  • Tuition (minimum 3 credit hours = $520.00, optional 6 credit hours = $1040)
  • International airfare
  • Most meals and all personal expenses (suggested budget of approximately $800/$1000 for the month)
  • Passport documentation (or visa documentation if not a U.S. citizen)
  • Any COVID 19 related expenses

**USF provides students and faculty study abroad program participants with insurance coverage for sickness, accident, hospitalization, and emergency medical evacuation. This coverage is extended to program participants for the dates of the program.  Those who plan to travel independently, in advance of or after the program, must arrange their own insurance coverage.