This exchange is an opportunity open to sophomore and junior students with appropriate academic preparation, motivation, and interest in the relevant area. Students must have completed at least one course with significant African American content.
Admission to this program is based on the quality of application. Candidates must present
a coherent academic rationale for participation in the Fisk Exchange Program
and a record of academic performance that demonstrates ability to meet the challenges
of off-campus study. 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 Exchange must also present evidence
of maturity, responsibility and cultural sensitivity.
Students currently on disciplinary, social, or academic probation are not eligible to apply for, or participate in, off-campus study programs. In addition, students with outstanding disciplinary fines, service hours and/or education program requirements are not eligible to participate in the program.
Students follow the standard application procedure for SLU off-campus programs, using the regular application forms available in the Center for International and Intercultural Studies (CIIS). The applications of the students who are selected to participate will be forwarded to Fisk University for final approval.
Completed applications for the Fisk Exchange Program must be submitted to the Center for International and Intercultural Studies by September 25. Normally, decision letters are sent out before Thanksgiving.
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.
