Purpose

The Rutgers Summer Program in Paris is an academic program designed to provide undergraduate students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the language and culture of France in the best possible social and intellectual environment.

Faculty & Staff

The faculty is composed of professors from prestigious French universities and faculty members from Rutgers University who accompany the group. 

Program of Study

Grades

Grades are based on examinations and class performance according to the Rutgers University system.  Upon completion of the program, students may request a transcript from the Rutgers transcript office.  Requests for special grading arrangements (e.g., Pass/Fail) must be made and approved before the program begins.

Cultural Activities

Our Summer in Paris program emphasizes the connection between the contemporary cultural life in France and the intellectual content of the courses.  And so, the program includes a significant number of visits to the beautiful museums, cathedrals, and other monuments of Paris and neighboring sites (such as Versailles), as well as participation in a variety of Parisian cultural events (plays, concerts, etc.).  In some cases, cultural activities - research in a library or in a museum, visiting a specific neighborhood - may fulfill part of the course requirements.  In addition, a five-day Bastille Day recess allows students to schedule independent activities.

Cultural Activity List

The following group activities Is a guideline of what may be available for any given summer.  A detailed list of scheduled activities will be provided to all participants closer to departure.

Enjoy Video (by permission of Samuel Vladimirsky): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3gbx2HJY-E

 

MUSEUMS & LANDMARKSMUSIC & THEATEREXHIBITS & FESTIVALSOTHER MISCELLANEOUS
Notre-Dame de Paris Fête de la Musique Fête du cinéma Croisière bateaux parisiens
Château de Versailles Opéra Garnier Festival Paris Plage Picnic in the Luxembourg Gardens
Cité de la Musique
- Parc de la Villette
Opéra Bastille (Ballet) Cimetière du Père Lachaise Promenade Littéraire
Visit to the Louvre Molière - 400e anniversaire
Comédie Française
Portes ouvertes des Ateliers d'Artistes du Père Lachaise   Parcours Saint-Germain
Maison de Victor Hugo Ionesco - La Cantatrice Chauve
(Theatre de la Huchette)
Portes ouvertes des Ateliers d'Artistes du Pré Saint-Gervais   Défilé de Mode - Galeries Lafayette
Les Catacombes      
Institut du Monde Arabe      

 

2022 Paris Group


Paris Journal

The 2016 group produced a journal about their experience.  We hope you enjoy it!


 

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, reserves the right to make any changes in this program that may become necessary.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated by law and by purpose to serving all people on an equal and nondiscriminatory basis.