Admission to the program is based on the quality of application. Candidates must present a coherent academic rationale for participation in the Washington Semester 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 Washington Semester Program must also present evidence of maturity, responsibility and good communication skills.
Students currently on disciplinary, social, or academic probation are not eligible to apply for, or participate in, this 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.
Application and Acceptance
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). Students must indicate on their applications
the specific program for which they are applying. St. Lawrence University selects
and nominates students to the requested programs.
Completed applications must be submitted to the Center for International and Intercultural Studies (CIIS) by September 25 for the Spring Semester; February 20 for the Fall Semester. Normally, decision letters are sent out about a month after the application deadlines.
Students not accepted for off-campus study have one week from notification of the decision to file an appeal through the CIIS. A student must provide additional information that was not included in the original decision. Students who wish to appeal a negative decision must first meet with the Director of Off-Campus Programs.