Off-campus study is an opportunity open to sophomore, junior and senior students with appropriate
academic preparation, motivation, and interest in the relevant area. Students
currently on disciplinary, social, or academic probation are not eligible to
apply for, or participate in, the Kenya Program or any other SLU program.
In addition, students with outstanding disciplinary fines, service hours and/or education program requirements are not eligible to participate in the program. Second-semester seniors
must petition to participate.
Students MUST have completed at least one course with significant Africa or diaspora content prior to participation.
Admission to this program is based on the quality of application. Candidates must present a coherent academic rationale for participation in the Kenya Semester Program and a record of academic performance that demonstrates ability to meet the challenges of study in Kenya. Normally, this means a GPA of at least 2.8, but the selection committee considers closely the candidate's rationale for participation and academic record as a whole. Candidates for the Kenya Program must also present evidence of maturity, responsibility and cultural sensitivity.
An interview is a required part of the application. If an on-campus is not possible, candidates will participate in a detailed telephone interview.
St. Lawrence University students can pick up an application packet at the Center for International and Intercultural Studies or they can download the application by clicking here: Word application packet for SLU students / or pdf application packet for SLU students
Students at other colleges can request an application packet from the Center for International and Intercultural Studies via email or they can download the application by clicking here: Word application packet for Non-SLU students / pdf application packet for Non-SLU students
Completed applications for the Kenya Semester Program must be submitted to the Center for International and Intercultural Studies by September 25 for the spring semester; February 20 for the fall semester. Normally, decision letters are sent out about four weeks after the application deadline.
Students not accepted for off-campus study have one week from notification of the decision to file an appeal through the Center for International and Intercultural Studies (CIIS). An appeal must be based on additional information that was not included in the original decision. Students who wish to appeal a negative decision must first discuss their case with the Director of Off-Campus Programs.