Frequently Asked Questions about the Eco League Experience

What programs of study are best supported by an Eco League exchange?

The Eco League exchange supports all programs of study: students get the benefit a tremendously rich array of educational resources while still enjoying a small school environment, tiny classes and hands on learning. Don’t limit your exchange to environmental studies! The Eco League offers great opportunities for students in the arts, psychology, education, business, and more.

Check each school’s catalogs and schedules by following the directions on the sheet “Navigating to Catalogs and Listings.” Cross league advising documents are being developed for various program areas.

Here is a page with advising documents for Visual and Performing Arts.

Contact me (Eco League Coordinator Edie Dillon edillon@prescott.edu) for more information.

How does tuition work?

Students will continue to pay full-time tuition to their home institutions.  Tuition must be paid in full at the home school in order for students to attend classes at the host school.

What about course/lab fees?

All lab fees for courses taken at another school are paid by the student directly to The Eco League school they are visiting.  If a student pays a lab fee and then drops the course.  The lab fee can only be returned if the slot is filled.  Some of the schools charge other fees for activities or schoolwide sustainability programs.  Check with Eco League Coordinator, Edie Dillon (edillon@prescott.edu) about the fees at the school you want to exchange to.

Who pays room and board?

Students will pay all room and board charges directly to the institution they are visiting. If their financial aid covers a portion of their room and board, the financial aid office may send a check to students for the requisite portion of room and board.  You can get a list of room and board charges at each school from the Eco League coordinator (edillon@prescott.edu).  Prescott College has very limited dorm space and students will need to arrange their own housing.  Contact Edie Dillon (edillon@prescott.edu) for ideas on how to connect with roomates.

How long can I attend another school?

Students may attend another institution for up to two non-sequential full semesters. Some students build their programs through exchanges to two different schools. Research the courses and be creative!

When can I attend another school?

Students usually go for exchanges to other institution during their sophomore and/or junior year.

Will my credits transfer back to my home institution?

Yes. Check with your advisor to make sure that the courses you want to take at another school will support your interests and program of study at your home school.

Are travel expenses covered?

No. Students are responsible for making the proper arrangements and paying for their transportation to the institution they will be attending.

What about work study jobs?

You can’t get paid for a work study job at the school you are visiting. But students can often find jobs in the communities around the school they visit.

Are internships and research opportunities available for Eco League exchange students?

Yes! Faculty at all the Eco league colleges offer internships or research projects to students from time to time. These usually become available to Eco League exchange students through relationships between professors and will require a personal recommendation from a faculty member who knows your abilities.  Pay attentioni to opportunities that may arise when a faculty member visits your school during a Scholar in Residence pogram. Ask the Eco League Coordinator, Edie Dillon (edillon@prescott.edu) or your advisor if they know of any opportunities.

What is the application process?

All the processes for setting up an Eco League exchange are outlined in the checklist that you can download from the “Setting Up Your Eco League Exchange” page. All the paperwork and contact lists are available to download there also. The first step on the checklist is to get approval from your home school.  The second step is to fill out the “Intent to Participate/Registration” form. 

Where do I go for more information?

View the current slide show on the Eco league website in the “about the Eco League” section. Contact me! Eco League Coordinator, Edie Dillon. edillon@prescott.edu.  I can either help you right off or put you in touch with the steering committee member at your school who can answer specific course questions.