Level of Support: USAC, Lyon, France

On-Site Staff:

Université Lumière Lyon 2-Berges du Rhône campus has both an International Office and a USAC Resident Director that provides student support services for American students while abroad. USAC assigns you to live in either residence halls near campus or home stays in the Lyon area. USAC provides an airport pickup service for students who choose to participate in the group flight option. The Resident Director also coordinates an orientation upon arrival, as well as a few excursions and costs for those are included in the program fees. 

USAC does organize a field study and/or tour option each semester for an additional fee. 

Health & Disability Resources:

Université Lumière Lyon 2 does not have an on-campus clinic, however there are several in the area, including a hospital right next to the university. The Resident Director can provide recommendations for English-speaking doctors in the area, and can also accompany you if necessary. The CIEF (Centre International d'Études Francais) requires that all international students have student insurance from one of two French agencies near campus, that can be used in addition to the your CISI insurance from UWEC. 

For detailed information about on-campus health services click here.

USAC will do their best to accommodate any disabilities, but services cannot be guaranteed or may be different than what you are used to in the United States. Please contact the Study Abroad Coordinator to begin exploring what services might be available to you. 

More Information:

If you still have questions on level of support, you can contact the Study Abroad Coordinator listed on the main program page. 

After acceptance into the program, you will obtain more information about services, at your program location, in your program guide and in orientation materials. 

To see more information on disability accommodations, please see our website called Students with Disabilities.