Global Experience: Innovating for Access
London
Learning Beyond the Classroom
GLB299: Innovating for Access
You'll examine the impact of assistive technologies and Universal Design on accessibility in education, transportation, recreation, and cultural environments. You will design solutions for accessible urban spaces at the University of East London.
Students will travel to London, England, and visit the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Tottenham Spur Footbal Stadium, and the Google Accessibility Center.
Costs include tuition, flight, and accommodations.
June 14 - June 28, 2026
Details
- Examine the impact of assistive technologies and Universal Design on accessibility education, transportation, recreation, and culture environments
- Take guided excursions throughout London
- Visit Google headquarters
- Create meaningful impact with projects you can bring back to your community
- Stay in the dormitories of the East London University
- Most meals are included
- Excursion transportation will be provided by bus and public transit
- Must meet PCT policies and procedures
- 3-credit course
Successful completion of the course will satisfy the following electives: open elective, and cultural diversity perspective elective.
Billable Expenses
- Program Cost: $5,050 (includes insurance and cost of non-degree tuition at the University of Florida)
- Airfare: $1,000 (approximate)
Total: $6,050 (approximate)
Non-Billable Expenses
- Some meals & incidentals: $500 (approximate)
- International phone plan: $100 (approximate)
- Shuttle to and/from airport if needed: $200 (approximate)
Total: $600 (approximate)
Grand Total: $6,650 (approximate)
Billing
All billable expenses appear on a student’s semester bill as: Tuition/Fees (credit hours) and International Travel Fee (program and travel costs). Some costs and expenses are estimates. Payment overages will be refunded to students after all trip costs are reconciled on June 30.
Financial Aid
Most financial aid you would receive on campus can be applied toward the cost of this program. All financial aid eligibility is determined by Financial Aid.
Scholarships
PCT offers many study abroad scholarships with various eligibility criteria. The Spring-Summer 2026 application deadline is October 17, 2026. Apply by submitting your interest to Mindy Gunn meg45@pct.edu.
Eligibility
Good standing - A status indicating that a student is not under any disciplinary sanctions, has no unsatisfied financial obligation to the College, and is not on academic probation or suspension.
Committing to your Program
GLB299: Innovating for Access is a first-term summer course offered in partnership with the University of Florida and the University of East London. Course registration and payment will be made to the University of Florida with assistance from Pennsylvania College of Technology. Students will register as non-degree applicants to the University of Florida and transfer back credits to PCT when the course is complete. For details on this process, please contact Daniel Clasby at djc40@cpt.edu for more information.
Withdrawal Policy
Students will be subject to the Termination, Drops, and Withdrawals Policy (P4.31) and the Refunds Policy (P5.23) for the tuition/fees and International Travel Fees associated with the course. Travel-related costs may be refunded to the student to the extent those costs have not already been contractually committed by the College to outside parties. Note that contractually committed costs increase closer to the travel date. In cases where program costs are divided evenly among all participants, the student’s portion of costs will be considered contractually committed and non-recoverable. If at any point prior to travel, a student is no longer in good standing, they may be removed from the course and prohibited from traveling. Those students may receive refunds minus all non-recoverable costs.
Travel Highlights
Students will travel to London, where they will work to create a more accessible environment for those living with disabilities in urban environments.
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