AVILA UNIVERSITY 58 8.  Other than a guest speaker(s), only facilitator(s) and students enrolled in the specific course are allowed in the classroom. Special Programs Student Exchange Programs The Sisters of St. Joseph College Consortium Student Exchange Program offers students the opportunity to enrich their educational experience at one or more of the 8 consortium institu- tions.  For  more  information  regarding  eligibility,  approval  and  deadline  dates,  contact  the Registration and Student Records Office. KCASE (Kansas City Area Student Exchange) The KCASE program allows students enrolled for at least 12 hours at Avila, with written permis- sion of the advisor and the Registrar, to take one course per semester at most colleges which belong to the Kansas City Area Student Exchange (KCASE). There is no payment of additional tuition. Only lab or special course fees must be paid at the college where the course is taken. Some of the colleges have restrictions on courses and programs offered. This exchange program does not apply to summer sessions. Students must complete both a KCASE request form and a Request to Enroll Off-Campus form.  For additional information, contact the Registration and Student Records Office.   The Washington Center Students interested in the operations of the government and the private sector are encouraged to participate in a special program that is sponsored by Avila University in conjunction with the Washington Center, a nonprofit educational organization located in Washington, D.C. Students can do semester-long internships giving them practical, hands-on experience at a variety of institutions and agencies including the Congress, the Justice Department, the State Department and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Students can also participate in one, two or three week symposia/seminars on timely issues and topics facing the country. Avila Study/Enrichment Tours National and international tours are led by Avila faculty throughout the academic year providing learning and travel experiences for students, alumni and friends of Avila. Persons may participate in these tours for academic credit. Tour schedules are available in the  Academic Affairs Office. Study Abroad Avila students interested in earning credit while studying abroad are encouraged to participate in  the  Study Abroad  program. Avila  University  has  affiliated  with  Webster  University  and BotlerUniversity to offer study abroad opportunities in Switzerland, the Netherlands, England, Austria,  Thailand, China, and Japan. Students interested in information on study abroad should contact the Academic Affairs Office located in Blasco Hall. Dual High School-College Credit College credits earned through a dual high school-college program will be accepted as transfer credit provided that the college/university granting the credit is an accredited, degree-granting institution. These credits will be evaluated to determine whether the courses meet general edu-