will be billed for any cost of the courses incurred by the College on their behalf, including Nichols international studies grants. Exceptions to this policy may be granted by the chief academic officer in the case of seniors who were unable to previously enroll in or complete a Nichols course. The policy on the reimbursement of College expenses also applies to students who are sent back to the U.S. by their instructors prior to the end of the courses due to violations of College policies. Credit hours for Nichols courses cannot be applied toward graduation requirements if the study abroad takes place after the student’s participation in commencement. Continuing Lyon students who are not eligible for Nichols international studies grants or who have previously received a Nichols grant may enroll and participate in Nichols courses entirely at their own expense (provided there is still room available in the course). At the time of enrollment, they must be in good academic and financial standing. All participants in Nichols courses must be enrolled in the courses. Participants are responsible for obtaining or renewing their passports and securing proper visas prior to departing the United States on Nichols courses. They are also required to show proof prior to departure of medical insurance for the duration of the courses. Information on future Nichols courses can be found on the College website.
Study Abroad Exchange Programs Lyon has established formal tuition exchange agreements with Akita International University (Japan), the University of Poitiers (France), and to Belfast Metropolitan college, Queens University, St. Mary’s University College, Stranmillis University College and University of Ulster, all in Northern Ireland, through the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities (www. presbyteriancolleges.org/irishamericanscholars.htm). Also, Lyon College is a member of the Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration (CONAHEC), which allows student exchange with schools located in Mexico, Spain, Chile, Argentina, Guatemala, Canada, Honduras, Colombia, Iceland, Brazil and South Korea. In most cases, the exchange is for a semester but some schools offer summer exchange as well. Students normally participate in semester and yearlong study abroad exchange programs during their junior year, or the following summer. Applicants are required to have attended Lyon full-time for the academic year preceding their study abroad, have a Lyon cumulative GPA of 3.0, be in good financial standing, and have appropriate foreign language skills to be eligible to participate in a semester or yearlong study abroad exchange program. In addition, each school may have additional requirements for admission. Students should get more information about their selected school’s requirements and application deadlines from the Nichols office. Approval to participate in one of the exchange programs must be
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