Attendance and Workload

Students attend classes Monday through Friday for six hours per day. Classes run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. Attendance is mandatory for all participants. Students who miss more than two classes will fail the course, subject to faculty and administrative review. Students who do not meet course expectations may be asked to leave the program. Out of class work is assigned on a daily basis and is a substantial component of the program.

Paris Program Calendar
July 5-July 30, 2010

NOTE: The calendar below is for the four-week program. Several courses for college/adult students run on a two-week schedule. Please see the course descriptions for details.

Saturday, July 3
Group flight from New York (four-week program only)**

Sunday, July 4
Group flight arrival, residence hall check-in and orientation

Monday, July 5
Program orientation, followed by first class

Sunday, July 11
Excursion to Chartres*

Wednesday, July 14
Bastille Day Picnic*

Sunday, July 18
Excursion to the Palace of Versailles*

Sunday, July 25
Weekend in Paris*

Friday, July 30
Last day of classes
Final exhibition of student work

Saturday, July 31
Residence hall check-out
Group flight to New York**

* All excursion destinations are subject to change because of weather conditions or problems with transportation.
** Time/date of group flight is subject to change. Please confirm with The Parsons Administration office, 212.229.8990 x3681