Wang CenterStudent Opportunities

Accepted Students -

Gateway Program in Telemark

Congratulations on your acceptance to the PLU Gateway Program in Telemark, Norway! As you prepare for study away, use the resources here to make sure you have submitted all the necessary forms and done your pre-departure research.

PLU Paperwork checklist

TUC Checklist

Slideshow
Telemark Signs
This slideshow will give you a preview of what to expect on your program in Telemark, Norway. Click Here

Wang Center Orientation & Telemark Orientation I

April 6, 10:00am - 3:30pm

AUC Regency, PLU

Although you have been accepted to the Telemark, Norway program by PLU, you must apply to Telemark University College (TUC). The acceptance letter from TUC is necessary for the Residency Permit application.

You MUST type and sign the TUC application; include an official transcript and a photo with this application. Please use the SAMPLE application for reference to application components that are not intuitive.

TUC Application

Supplemental Form (Sample)

Sample application (items in yellow should be duplicated in your application)

Submit the SIGNED TUC application to Tanya Ulsted immediately.

You must also submit an online application in order to make registration more seamless. Fill out this electronic application.

In order to live in Norway you must have a Residency Permit. The Wang Center will process this paperwork on your behalf. Submit the following application to Tanya at the Wang Center by the listed date:

Residency Application

Sample Residency Application (items in yellow should be duplicated in your application)

Once you have been accepted to TUC you will get an email outlining your next steps. Be sure to apply for housing RIGHT AWAY to secure a place to live!

View housing options (Breisås 3, Gullbring or Grivi)

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Meals are included in the program fee. In order to have funds deposited into your personal debit card, you must submit the Direct Deposit Form to the PLU Business Office. The Wang Center can not collect this form. Fill it out, print, sign and send to:

Pacific Lutheran University
Business Office
Tacoma, WA 98447-0003

Please be sure to notify your bank that you will use your card in Norway for the duration of your travels. Otherwise, your bank will freeze your card for fear of fraud.

Resources

Norway CultureGrams

Student Handbook - Telemark, Norway

Pre-Arrival Guide - TUC

Course Listing & Descriptions
(note S1 = Fall; S2 = Spring)

Scandinavian Studies

Ecotourism & Sustainability

Alpine Ecology