Program Site
Greenock, close to the breathtaking Lowlands, Highlands and Islands of Scotland, is only thirty miles from Glasgow and fifty-five miles from Edinburgh. Accessible by train from Greenock, Glasgow and Edinburgh are rich in historical, cultural and social offerings. Scotland's ancient ruins, antiquities, and medieval castles, as well as it close proximity to Ireland, Wales and England make it a wonderful study abroad destination.

Greenock, a former shipbuilding town on the River Clyde, is the fastest growing center of education and training in Scotland today. It has a newly developed waterfront site offering shopping, a cinema, a sports complex and other amenities. James Watt College is one of Scotland's oldest colleges, opened in 1908 by the industrialist Andrew Carnegie. James Watt College is recognized for its commitment to meeting the needs of employers both nationally and internationally by providing students from around the world with the mix of educational skills and training required for today's industry and commerce. James Watt College offers state-of-the-art academic and living facilities, well-equipped computer laboratories, and video, music recording and photographic equipment.

Academic Program Highlights
James Watt College helps students satisfy general/liberal education requirements by offering over 200 courses in the following divisions: Business and Management, Communication, Media and Design, Computing and Information Science, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Hospitality Studies, Science, Social Sciences, and European Studies. Students earn up to 15 undergraduate credits for a semester of study. Internships are available.

Program Duration
Block I: August 22 - November 18
Block II: November 21 - March 3
Block III: March 6 - June 9

*Note: Participants can make arrangements to begin Block II in January.

Application Deadlines**
Block I: June 15
Block II: August 1
Block III: December 15

Recommended Credits:
15 credits per semester.

**Note: Contact Rio Salado College for exact dates.

Transcripts
For all courses taken at the James Watt College where there are equivalent courses in the MCCCD, the official record for those credits will be posted on the MCCCD, Rio Salado College, transcript.

Eligibility
The program is open to students who have completed at least 15 undergraduate credits and have a 2.5 GPA; transcripts; 3 letters of recommendation.

Student Life
Students have the option of staying in on-campus modern residence facilities, or with a host family. There are a variety of meal plans available to students as well. In the dormitories there are communal kitchens equipped with a refrigerator and stove. Student support services include a Students' Association which assists students with all facets of their study abroad experience.

Costs
The cost of a semester may vary as changes occur in the economies and currencies of the U.S. and Scotland. The factors listed below are used to calculate program costs.

  • Tuition at Rio Salado College (assessed according to the student's residency status).
  • Program costs in Scotland, including instruction, housing, application and orientation fees, insurance, books and field trips.
  • Transportation to Scotland.
Financial Aid
Any financial aid for which students are eligible during the course of their study at Rio Salado College, including Pell Grants, can be used toward the cost of the program in Scotland.

For More Information
Office of International Education
Rio Salado College
2323 W. 14th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 517-8416
(480) 517-8849 Fax
Contact: Erma Abeyta, Director of International Programs
OIE@riomail.maricopa.edu