International Programs Office
Klump Academic Center, Rm. 7B · (570) 326-3761, ext. 5257
Australia
Through a partnership with Central Queensland University (CQU) in Rockhampton, Australia, Penn College students can take classes in the fields of Business, Health & Sciences, Communications, Construction and Engineering, or take general elective credits. Programs are for a semester duration. Students must have a 3.0 GPA and must have completed 12 months of study at Penn College.
Students may live on campus, off campus, or in a home-stay with an Australian family. Students usually take four classes and are responsible for making sure the classes can be credited toward their degrees.
CQU has a total enrollment of 16,000; 8,000 are enrolled full time, and 8,000 are enrolled through distance learning. Of those enrolled full time, more than 2,000 are international students.
Rockhampton is located on the east coast of Australia, about 650 kilometers north of Brisbane. It enjoys mild winters and hot summers with December and January being the hottest months. Situated between the reef and the outback, Rockhampton offers a variety of outdoor activities. The most popular activities are sailing, scuba diving, wind surfing, horse riding, swimming, baseball, football, and golf.
For more information, or to obtain application materials, contact the International Programs Office.