Program Overview
ENGL 389 (3 credits) Stratford Shakespeare Experience offered during Summer Session II 2026 culminates with a trip to Stratford Ontario to see plays by William Shakespeare and other playwrights. In addition to plays, students will experience a backstage tour, speak with performers, and tour the largest costume and prop warehouse in North America. The class will depart from Pittsburgh International Airport on Thursday, July 23rd and return on Monday, July 27th. Students enrolled in this program would be responsible for the program cost noted below as well as 3 credits of summer tuition and fees. For more information, please contact the faculty program leader, Dr. Seth Lee (joshua.lee@sru.edu).
****Please note: While financial aid could be used to cover your costs, it may reduce your refund or you may need to borrow to cover these additional costs. Financial Aid eligibility cannot be guaranteed. A summer financial aid application will be required to apply for summer aid****
Applicants are responsible for meeting with Financial Aid Office to discuss financial aid options. They can be reached at 724-738-2044 or financial.aid@sru.edu. You can also book a phone appointment or zoom meeting at: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/SRUFinancialAidCounseling@sru.edu/bookings/
Faculty Leader Information
Dr. Seth Lee
Department of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Writing
316K Spotts World Culture Building
(724) 738-4736
joshua.lee@sru.edu
Dr. Julie Naviaux
Department of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Writing
316G Spotts World Culture Building
(724) 738-4297
julie.naviaux@sru.edu
Program Timeline
| Timeline |
Important Dates |
| Fall publicity for Spring Break-Faculty Led Programs begins |
January, February |
| Apply for your passport |
As soon as possible. Please do not delay! |
| Student applications & application fee due |
March 2, 2026 |
| Official acceptances announced |
March 9, 2026 |
| Mandatory-Pre-Departure meetings with participants |
mid-March 2026 |
| Students billed for program fees |
late April-early May following the summer billing timeline |
| Airline reservations confirmed |
late March |
| Pre-Departure meetings with Directors |
During Summer Session II meeting times |
| Group departs |
July 23, 2026 (tentative) |
| Group returns |
July 27, 2026 (tentative) |
Costs
A non-refundable application fee of $100.00 will be paid at the time of application. The application fee covers administrative costs for associated with this program.
****Please note: While financial aid could be used to cover your costs, it may reduce your refund or you may need to borrow to cover these additional costs. Financial Aid eligibility cannot be guaranteed. A summer financial aid application will be required to apply for summer aid****
Applicants are responsible for meeting with Financial Aid Office to discuss financial aid options. They can be reached at 724-738-2044 or
financial.aid@sru.edu. You can also book a phone appointment or zoom meeting at:
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/SRUFinancialAidCounseling@sru.edu/bookings/
Estimated Costs: $1000.00 + 3 summer tuition credits & fees (estimated costs-final costs to be confirmed closer to the program application deadline)
Cost includes:
- Coach transportation to and from Stratford, Canada
- Breakfasts
- Most program activities including plays and backstage tours
- Shared accommodations (queen room for one student and junior suites with a queen bed and a sofa bed for 2 students)
Not included in the program cost above:
- Basic international travel insurance-estimated at $16 per week of travel. Participants will purchase this insurance during the spring semester during orientation
- Personal spending money-we recommend an estimated $500-$600 in personal spending money to cover meals beyond breakfasts and incidentals including personal shopping. This estimate is determined by previous student reports of personal spending and may vary by participant.
- Vaccine/Health related expenses
Health and Safety
For general safety and security information for students abroad visit
U.S. Students Abroad.
For information regarding vaccines and medicines visit the
CDC. **Vaccines are the financial responsibility of the program participants and not covered in the above costs.
To learn more about international travel in this country,
click here.