Am I Eligible to Study Abroad?

Eligibility Requirements:

-Minimum 2.5 – 3.0 GPA (depends on program)

-Must have completed at least one semester at Queens College

-No financial holds on your record

-Must be in good academic standing

-Some programs have language requirements (CUNY-Paris Exchange, CUNY-Italy Exchange, Spain: Universitat Pompeu Fabra Exchange) 

-Other CUNY students may be eligible for our exchange programs depending on the program and the number of spots available.  Some exchange programs are only open to Queens College Students.  

-Our Florence University of the Arts Semester Program is only open to Queens College students, but CUNY students can apply on their own through FUA’s website.

**IMPORTANT:  If your semester abroad is your last semester of college, you will not be able to graduate until one semester later.  For example, if you study abroad in the Fall, you will not be able to graduate until the Spring because it takes us a while to receive your transcript.  

Freshmen & Transfer Students: If this is your first semester at Queens College/a four-year CUNY, you are not eligible to study abroad yet since you need a GPA (this rule applies even if you transfer from a CUNY Community College).  

When will I be eligible?

-Fall Freshmen/Transfer Students: Beginning Summer of that Academic Year (Eligible for Summer & Fall Programs)

-Spring Freshmen/Transfer Students: Beginning winter on next Academic Year (Eligible for next year’s Winter & Spring Programs)  

*No Exceptions*

See Semester Page here.

See CUNY-Paris Exchange Page here.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Completion of at least one semester at CUNY 

2. Minimum 2.65 GPA

3. Completion of at least THREE college-level French classes (Beginner I, Beginner II, Intermediate I) or have the equivalent level**

   •Students who are currently enrolled in Intermediate French I are eligible to apply

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HUNTER STUDENTS: 

All of the above + completion of FOUR college-level French classes** 

• Students who are currently enrolled in Intermediate French II or the combination class (Intermediate French I & II) are eligible to apply.

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**There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this requirement.

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CONTACT YOUR CUNY STUDY ABROAD OFFICE FIRST

Before applying, you must reach out to your CUNY Campus’s Study Abroad Office to see if there is paperwork that you have to fill out with them.

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All majors are encouraged to apply given that the Eligibility Requirements are met.

**IMPORTANT:  If your semester abroad is your last semester of college, you will not be able to graduate until one semester later.  For example, if you study abroad in the Fall, you will not be able to graduate until the Spring because it takes us a while to receive your transcript.  

Freshmen & Transfer Students: If this is your first semester at a four-year CUNY, you are not eligible to study abroad yet since you need a GPA (this rule applies even if you transfer from a CUNY Community College).  

When will I be eligible?

-Fall Freshmen/Transfer Students: Beginning Summer of that Academic Year (Eligible for Summer & Fall Programs)

-Spring Freshmen/Transfer Students: Beginning winter on next Academic Year (Eligible for next year’s Winter & Spring Programs)  

*No Exceptions*

See this page for more info.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Completion of at least one semester at CUNY
2. Minimum 2.85 GPA at your home campus.
3. Completion of at least four college-level Italian classes or the equivalent level.

• Exception: Students enrolling in the Intensive Italian Language & Culture Program at the Università Per Stranieri.

**IMPORTANT:  If your semester abroad is your last semester of college, you will not be able to graduate until one semester later.  For example, if you study abroad in the Fall, you will not be able to graduate until the Spring because it takes us a while to receive your transcript.  

Freshmen & Transfer Students: If this is your first semester at Queens College/a four-year CUNY, you are not eligible to study abroad yet since you need a GPA (this rule applies even if you transfer from a CUNY Community College).  

When will I be eligible?

-Fall Freshmen/Transfer Students: Beginning Summer of that Academic Year (Eligible for Summer & Fall Programs)

-Spring Freshmen/Transfer Students: Beginning winter on next Academic Year (Eligible for next year’s Winter & Spring Programs)  

*No Exceptions*

Eligibility Requirements:

• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Must be enrolled full-time at Queens College
• Be in good standing (academic, financial, social/behavioral)
• No incomplete grades
• Meet any additional requirements of your home campus
• Meet any additional GPA or academic requirements of your host campus
• Must not be on probation, parole or have any pending legal judgements
• First-semester transfer students are eligible.

See NSE Page here.

 Eligibility Requirements:

-Queens College Minimum 2.5 GPA (your program may have a higher minimum GPA requirement)

-Must have completed at least one semester at Queens College

-No financial holds on your record -Must be in good academic standing  

**IMPORTANT:  If your semester abroad is your last semester of college, you will not be able to graduate until one semester later.  For example, if you study abroad in the Fall, you will not be able to graduate until the Spring because it takes us a while to receive your transcript.  

Freshmen & Transfer Students: If this is your first semester at Queens College/CUNY, you are not eligible to study abroad yet since you need a GPA (this rule applies even if you transfer from a CUNY Community College).  

When will I be eligible?

-Fall Freshmen/Transfer Students: Beginning Summer of that Academic Year (Eligible for Summer & Fall Programs)

-Spring Freshmen/Transfer Students: Beginning winter on next Academic Year (Eligible for next year’s Winter & Spring Programs)