Program Details

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 in all major fields may participate in off-campus programs:  some programs have distinctive curricular strengths, but all are designed to enable students with a variety of interests to benefit from the experience of living and studying in a different cultural setting. 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.  Second-semester seniors must petition to participate.

The CIEE program in Shanghai provides beginning and intermediate language learners with a deeper understanding of China. All students are required to take Chinese language courses during the program and are introduced to Chinese culture, history, and politics.  Applicants must have taken a course in Asian studies, Chinese language, or a course in economics, global studies, government, or history, which provides relevant background for this program.

Admission to the program is based on the quality of the application.  Candidates must present a coherent academic rationale for participation in the China Program and a record of academic performance that demonstrates ability to meet the challenges of off-campus study.  Candidates must have at least a 2.75 GPA.  Applications below a 2.75 GPA will not be considered.  This is a requirement of CIEE.  Candidates for the China Program 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.  Second-semester seniors must petition to participate.