The minimum requirements are
a 3.0 GPA, absolute fluency in spoken and written
English, and successful completion of course pre-requisites.
Students with a lower GPA may be considered in exceptional
cases. Non-native English-speaking
students must have taken the TOEFL exam within the
last two years and earned a composite score of 600+
or have passed the UHM ELI placement exam.
Admission
to the program is selective. All applicants for the
program will be judged on their academic performance,
reasons for wishing to attend the program, flexibility
and sensitivity to other cultures, and ability to
adjust to a new cultural setting.
Upon
acceptance, a non-refundable deposit of $500.00 is
due immediately to ensure a place in the program.
The deposit will be applied toward the cost of the
program.
Please
note that students accepted into the program are required
to attend three mandatory orientation sessions totaling
12 hours. Failure to attend these orientations will
result in students being withdrawn from the program.
APPLICATIONS
A completed Study Abroad Center Application, three
letters of recommendation, and official transcripts
from every college attended must be received by the
Study Abroad Center by the following dates to receive
consideration:
Fall
Semester: April 1
Spring
Semester: October 15
Year Program (Fall and Spring): April 1
