GPA and Pre-Requisites

Program

 Minimum GPA Requirement 

Academic Pre-Requisites

Australia

3.0

Applicants should have prior coursework in the subjects they intend to study on the program, and must articulate clear reasons for advanced study of these subjects in Australia. Applicants should also describe their interest in studying the peoples and cultures of Australia.

Austria

3.0

One semester of college German OR a European Studies course.

Canada

3.0

Applications should refer to the student’s interest, prior coursework, or other work related to the cultures of the host country and the academic work the student will do there.

China

3.0

An Asian studies course OR a Chinese language course OR a course with significant Asian related content.

Costa Rica

Overall 3.0,

3.0 in Spanish

Spanish 201

Czech Republic

3.0

One European Studies course OR a course with significant European content (preferably with a  focus on Central Europe)

Denmark

3.0

One European Studies course or a course with significant European content (preferably with a focus on Western Europe); 

France

2.8

A French language course OR European Studies course OR course with significant European content (preferably with a focus on Western Europe) OR college level French course.

India

3.0

One Asian Studies course OR another course that specifically prepares for study on this academic program.

ISEP

3.25

Requirements differ by location. Please consult your destination institution for more information.

Italy (Cortona)

3.0

Only open to Juniors and Seniors who have declared a major or minor in Arts and Art History. Must have taken FA131, FA116 or 117, and one upper-level studio course. Strongly recommended that students have taken at least one semester of Italian prior to participation.

Italy (Sorrento)

3.0

At least one semester of college level Italian.

Japan

3.0

One Asian Studies course OR a course with significant Asian content.

Jordan

3.0

A course with significant Middle East content (which would include an Arabic language course). A semester of Arabic is strongly recommended.

Kenya

2.8

One African Studies course.

London

2.8

European Studies course OR a course with significant European content (preferably with a  focus on Western Europe).

New York City

3.0

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors may apply.

Finance track students must have completed Econ 251 and Econ 252.

New Zealand

3.25

Applicants should have prior coursework in the subjects they intend to study on the program, and must articulate clear reasons for advanced study of these subjects in New Zealand. Applicants should also describe their interest in studying the peoples and cultures of New Zealand

Spain

2.8

One semester of Spanish.

Thailand (Chiang Mai)

3.0

One Asian Studies course OR another course that specifically prepares them for study on this academic program.

Trinidad

3.0

At least one course in Caribbean, Latin American & Latino Studies, India, or the African Diaspora.

Washington DC (Washington Center)

3.0

One college level course that prepares the student for their academic track in Washington.