San Gemini Preservation Studies Summer 2010
Application Instructions
SGPS Programs are open to any of the following applicants: college and university students interested in the field of preservation, continuing education students, people with working experience in the fields of restoration, preservation and other related fields. All applicants must be over 18 years old and consenting adults.
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Determine the session and program you are interested in : Session 1: May 23 – June19 Field Trip June 22 – June 30 Session 2: None in summer 2010 |
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| 2 | Determine if you are taking the course for a certificate issued by SGPS or for credit by your university. | Syllabi | |
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If you require course credit or field experience credit from your university, please check with your school to determine if they will accept work done at SGPS and make your own arrangements with them. SGPS will provide your school with the syllabi of your courses, record of your attendance and a grade if you so request. |
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| 4 | Fill out the San Gemini Preservation Studies Application Form and follow all instructions indicated on that form. | Application Form |
March 15, 2010 both Summer 1 & Summer 2 |
| 5 | Shortly after we receive your application form, you will be contacted by San Gemini Preservation Studies. You will be required to pay the application fee of $50 as well as a $450 deposit to activate your application (see refund policy below) . | March 15, 2010
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| 6 | Submit the following documentation: a) If you are currently a student: a transcript from your college or university to document that you are enrolled in an institution of higher learning. b) If you are a graduate: proof of your college or university degree. c) If you have no degrees: proof of work experience in the field of conservation or related fields. d) All applicants: one letter of recommendation from a professor or employer. e) All applicants must submit proof you are 18 years or older: (Notarized copy of drivers license, passport or birth certificate) |
March 15, 2010 | |
| 7 | If you have any questions about the application procedure contact: Polly Withers, US Tel: (718) 768-3508, pwithers@sgsmail.org | pwithers@sgsmail.org | |
| 8 | If you have any questions about the program contact Polly Withers or Max Cardillo: US Tel: (718) 768-3508 | mcardillo@sgsmail.org |
Note: The San Gemini Preservation Program may be cancelled if the minimum enrollments are not met. You will be informed of such a cancellation after
March 15, 2010. Please do not make travel arrangements until you have been accepted and received confirmation that the program will take place.
SGSP reserve the right to review the applicants and determine who will be accepted into the programs.
Refund Policy: On March 15th we will establish if we have the enrollment required for the program to go ahead. Should the program be cancelled due to
low enrollment, or any other SGSP decision, applicants will be fully refunded. If an applicant withdraws their application before the March 15th deadline,
they will be refunded the $450 deposit but not the $50 application fee. Those students that withdraw their application after March 15 will not receive a refund
of either the application fee or the deposit.
Credits for Ceramic Program B: Students have option of receiving credit from Valdosta State University Dpt. of Anthropology.
Students wishing to receive credit from VSU, in addition to their SGPS application fees and tuition, will have to do a separate application to VSU and pay
for VSU's tuition.
Costs should be $402 for a 3 credit course ($804 for 6 credits)
The course will be listed under Prof. Jane Whitehead
The course will be sited in the Anthropology Department
Course numbers
ANTH 4900A Archaeological Ceramics in Italy I
ANTH 4900B Archaeological Ceramics in
Italy II
Application to VSU Deadline April 1, 2010
Instructions
Students
from other institutions taking VSU summer courses abroad:
1. will need to apply for admission as "transient students." Application may be done online, but each student must have a letter sent from his/her home institution
to
the VSU Admissions Office indicating that he/she is in good standing. If you
have questions, you may call Arlene Gaumond in Admissions: 229-333-5791.
2.
will need to pay their tuition to VSU Bursary; this may be done by credit card
online. Bursary telephone number:
229-333-5725
3.
will be issued a VSU ID number (SSN)
4. will need to request a copy of their transcripts to be sent from the VSU Registrar's office to their home institutions, after the course is completed and the
grades
posted. Registrar telephone:
229-333-5729; fax: 229-333-5475