Questions + Answers (FAQ)

General Questions

When is the best time to register?
You should register as soon as possible (registration starts on December 5, 2005) since the number of participants is limited to 55.

Registration will end once the maximum number of participants has been reached.
 

Program of Study

How many seminars can I attend?
You can attend up to 2 seminars that are also included in the fee.

How many ECTS Points can I earn at the ISU?
You can earn up to 9 ECTS points. You will receive 3.0 points for the language course, and 3.0 points for each seminar. If you want to earn 2 additionl points for a workshop you have attended, you will have to pay an extra fee of 80 Euro and hand in an assignment.

If my home university is located outside of Europe, how would these ECTS credits transfer?
Please be aware that your home university likely reserves the right to determine the transferabilty of credit points. Therefore, ISU cannot provide you with final credit transfer information. However, we have found that many universities follow a similar process. Consult with your academic advisor, department head, or dean's office. Present them with the course information from our website. A decision can usually be made at this point. However, more information may be requested. As always, our professors are here to answer any questions and resolve any concerns. Please provide the appropriate authorities our email address isu@uni-kassel.de and we will forward all questions to the appropriate persons.

Note to American Students: 3 ECTS credits will likely transfer as 1 or 2 US credits.

How are the seminars and workshops assessed and/or graded?
If you click on the seminars you will see that the assessment is sometimes based on a written exam, sometimes on a multiple choice test, sometimes you have to hand in a paper, etc.
Also important is the attendance and the involvemet during class. Please contact us if you have a more specific grading question. There are no assessment, grading, or credits for the workshops.
 

Accommodation

Is there an address where I can have mail sent during the ISU?
Please give the ISU address and c/o your name. Example:

University of Kassel
Your Name
c/o International Summer University (ISU)
Moenchebergstr. 7
34109 Kassel
Germany

Where can I telephone during the ISU?
There are several public telephone booths on campus, where you can use an international telephone card. Furthermore, you can be reached through your host families telephones.

Can I access the Internet during the ISU?
During the ISU, you will have free access to the computer labs at the University of Kassel.