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VT-UCC Research Experience for Undergraduates at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Applications for Summer 2013 are currently being reviewed. All applicants will promptly be notified of decisions.

Any questions or concerns may be directed to: 

Teresa Wright
Office of the Vice President and Dean for Undergraduate Education
Burruss Hall Room 330, Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: (540) 231-4167    Fax: (540) 231-7211    Email: ucc-reu@vt.edu

Tentative Calendar for the 2013 Program:

DATEACTIVITY
November 2012Applications available online
February 14, 2013Deadline for submitting applications
March 1, 2013Applications under review. All applicants will be notified promptly of any decisions.
ASAP after admissionInitiate visa application and travel arrangements
May 24, 2013Orientation
May 26, 2013Depart from Roanoke Regional Airport, connecting in Washington Dulles International Airport to Accra, Ghana
May 27, 2013Arrive in Accra, Ghana
May 28, 2013Program starts at Cape Coast, Ghana
July 12, 2013Program ends at Cape Coast, Ghana
July 14, 2013Depart from Accra, Ghana
July 15, 2013Arrive in the U.S.

Summer 2013 Application Form

2013 REU Application (PDF | 62KB)

Contact information:

Division of Undergraduate Education
330 Burruss Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
E-mail:ucc-reu@vt.edu
Work: (540) 231-4167