Reed College
Reed College

International Programs Office

Center for University Programs Abroad Paris (CUPA-ACCENT)

Paris, France

CUPA-ACCENT acts primarily as a liaison between students visiting Paris and the French educational system, facilitating registration and grade transfer with a wide range of universities.

LANGUAGE IMMERSION TRACK (CUPA-ACCENT)
Students are allowed to take courses at multiple French universities simultaneously, allowing for a diverse and demanding academic experience. CUPA is a primarily hands-off program, allowing students to determine how involved they wish to be in the group community, and how independent they will be during their stay in Paris. Courses are also offered at the CUPA offices in Montparnasse, as well as linguistic tutoring and academic support. Students visiting Paris through CUPA will undergo an intense 3 week orientation program prepping language skills, familiarizing students with the French pedagogical methodology, and providing guidelines for independent life in the city. Courses are also offered at the CUPA offices in Montparnasse, as well as linguistic tutoring and academic support. Students visiting Paris through CUPA will undergo an intense 3 week orientation program prepping language skills, familiarizing students with the French pedagogical methodology, and providing guidelines for independent life in the city.

ART AND DESIGN TRACK (PCA-ACCENT)
For the students of Paris College of Art (PCA), the city around them is their campus, library, research center, and laboratory. Every art and design discipline finds expression in the streets, shops, and cultural centers of Paris, and moving through the city each day is an opportunity to observe new trends and find inspiration. Paris College of Art is rooted in a city of primary art and design production. Experiencing the uniqueness of the Parisian metropolis provides a rich source of visual inspiration. Sharing this experience with individuals from over 40 different countries gives our students a unique perspective on the variety of expression existing throughout the world.

Program Information

Terms Available: year, semester

Type of Program: Study Abroad

Languages of Instruction: French, English

Language Prerequisite: Students applying to the Immersion program;(CUPA-ACCENT) must have a good command of both written and oral French; they will have either successfully completed at least one advanced college-level French course with a grade of B+ or above or can demonstrate equivalent mastery of the language. Students are strongly encouraged to study French during the semester prior to the anticipated semester or year abroad. Students choosing CUPA should already be proficient in French, as all CUPA business is conducted with a 'French only' policy, and the program is focused on total immersion. Courses at the Paris College of Art program (PCA-ACCENT) are taught in English;PCA offers four levels of French language courses. Students participating in this program must take a French language course.

  • Credit Transfer System
    • Typical course load: four classes
    • Units recorded in: classes
    • Conversion to Reed units: 1 class = 1 Reed unit (unless otherwise indicated)
    • Grading system: A-F
  • GPA Requirement: 3.5
  • Credits: 4 per course

Application

Application Deadline: Fall: April 15 | Spring: Oct 1
CUPA-ACCENT Application
PCA-ACCENT Application

Housing: Residence Dorm, Shared Apartment, Host Family, Independent Housing
Students are offered the opportunity to live with a host family assigned by the program, or on their own. Students who wish to live independently must make their own arrangements.

Financial, Immigration

Visa Deadlines and Requirements:

A visa is required to study abroad in France, and must be obtained in the students home country before going to France. The France Visa Wizard is a helpful tool in finding out more about the visa process for each specific student.