Eligibility
Clark University requires that prior to your departure for your study abroad program, you must:
- have been in residence at Clark for at least one year before attending a study abroad program.
- be in good academic standing; you may not be on academic probation at the time of application, or thereafter
- have a passport which is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended date of return
- have declared a major
- be in good standing in the Clark community; you may not be on disciplinary probation at the time of application and thereafter
- hand in the completed application by the appropriate deadline; late applications can not be accepted due to the extensive approval process that takes place immediately after the deadline
- have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of application
Final approval of all applications is made by the program overseas; Applications may be rejected for any number of reasons, including space availability.
Senior residency requirement and study abroad:
Clark University has a residency requirement for the senior year. First semester seniors may study abroad and still fulfill this requirement as long as the student attends a Clark program. It is not recommended that second semester seniors study abroad. Transcripts are generally not available from the host institution abroad in time for second semester senior students to graduate and walk with their class.
Important notes:
- Some Clark-affiliated study abroad programs require a higher GPA than 3.0. Check specific program pages for exact requirements.
- International students who plan to study in their home country are not considered to be studying abroad. Transfer credit must be applied for and approved by Academic Advising.
- Clark University does not support studying in a country which is listed on the U.S. Department of State's Travel Warning List at the time of or before your departure. Stay alert to any Public Announcements which are published by the U.S. State Department to warn U.S. Americans
traveling abroad.
We want you to be aware of this potential obstacle to studying abroad on your chosen program, but we understand that the final decision regarding participation is yours to make. Students who want to study on a program in a location which is listed on the U.S. State Department Travel Warning List, may do so by taking an approved Foreign Leave of Absence. Transfer credit must be pre-approved by the Study Abroad Office, and Clark financial aid can not be applied to these programs.