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FALL SEMESTER DATES: <\/b>Early September\u2013 early February<\/p>\n
SPRING SEMESTER DATES: <\/b>Late March – late July<\/p>\n
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-Open to all CUNY students<\/strong><\/p>\n -Business\/Business-related Majors\/Minors preferred<\/p>\n -Minimum 2.5 GPA<\/p>\n -Must have completed at least one semester at CUNY<\/p>\n -Must be enrolled full-time at CUNY<\/p>\n -Must be in good academic standing<\/p>\n -Must have successfully completed 2 full-time semesters prior to applying<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ header_6_font=”Ubuntu|700|||||||” header_6_text_color=”#ffffff” header_6_font_size=”35px” background_color=”#e71939″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|20px|10px|20px|true|true” border_radii=”off|20px|20px||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#E71939″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_text_color=”#E71939″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#E71939″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#E71939″ body_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”CLASSES & CREDITS” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Business & similar fields\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \n Course-load: <\/b>12 credits\u2014MANDATORY!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Students are guaranteed elective credits.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 —> You may receive major electives upon consulting with your department.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n \n \n There are a wide variety of non-business courses but overall programs, events, and buddies will be business oriented.<\/strong> If your have zero interest in business, it can be challenging.\u00a0 <\/b>So, exchange students participating in this program should ideally have an interest in business.<\/p>\n \n \n \n Students are welcome to take any courses on the course list, <\/a><\/b>including Japanese language courses, non-Business courses such as Literature or Law\/Politics, as long as the department opens the course to exchange students.<\/p>\n -Course Lists here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n (See their instructions on how to check course lists- make sure to download the list and filter column N to “English” for language of instruction)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n -Business<\/p>\n -Economics<\/p>\n -Finance<\/p>\n -Management<\/p>\n -Japanese language (9 levels offered)<\/p>\n See course list<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n (Some are limited & could have 1-2 classes- see course list<\/a><\/b>\u00a0for more details)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n -Humanities & Arts<\/p>\n -Law & Legal Studies<\/p>\n -Japanese Studies & Area Studies<\/p>\n -Intercultural, Media, Communication & Culture Studies<\/p>\n -English & Linguistics<\/p>\n -Sociology & Social Sciences<\/p>\n -Anthropology<\/p>\n -History<\/p>\n -Psychology & Education<\/p>\n -Gender & Social Justice<\/p>\n -Tourism & Hospitality<\/p>\n -International Relations & Global Studies<\/p>\n -FNES- Sports & Wellness<\/p>\n Course Lists here<\/a><\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”COURSE REGISTRATION PROCESS” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Course Registration takes place during the orientation week upon students’ arrival in Japan. There is no pre-procedure.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Students fill out the courses they want to take on the online spreadsheet. Some courses have a limited number of seats and it will be a lottery when we receive more applicants than the number of seats available in the course.<\/p>\n According to Rikkyo, it is not necessarily competitive. Dorms\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n –><\/strong> Rikkyo Housing page HERE<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n –> Rikkyo Dorm Application Guide with more info. on dorm options HERE<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n **Students are responsible for researching housing options, prices and housing application deadlines<\/span> on their own**<\/strong> <\/p>\n Email bzahran@qc.cuny.edu<\/a><\/span>\u00a0for a breakdown of these costs. <\/p>\n APRIL 1st for <\/strong>the CUNY-Paris Exchange, CUNY-Italy Exchange, Sorrento Sant’Anna Institute<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n -After researching your program of interest, do the following.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n -You can only apply to one program (you can list your 2nd and 3rd choices).<\/strong><\/p>\n NOTE:<\/strong>\u00a0Program availability depends on exchange balances.\u00a0 Programs are first-come, first-served, and some programs have a limited number of spots.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1.\u00a0Primary Interest Google Form<\/a><\/p>\n 2. Confirmation of Interest Google Form<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0Queens College Commitment Paperwork<\/p>\n 4. Interview<\/p>\n 5. Nomination to Host University<\/p>\n 6. Host Campus Application<\/p>\n 7. Visa Process<\/p>\n (Other CUNY students: ePermit Process)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To express an interest in one of our Queens College Semester Programs, fill out Primary Interest Form by deadline above.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This form is first-come, first-served, and confirms that you would definitely like to study abroad.<\/p>\n (Will be sent to those who complete the Primary Interest Google Form 1-2 weeks after the Primary Interest Form Deadline)<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n -Sent to those who complete the Confirmation of Interest Google Form<\/p>\n -You will be emailed a PDF with Commitment Paperwork; it is basically an application with basic information.<\/span><\/p>\n -Gather the necessary documents and then email your completed paperwork back to us by the deadline.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Every student participating in a Queens College Semester Program will be interviewed by Blanche.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We will nominate your to your program of interest.\u00a0 Once our partner university confirms your nomination, you will receive an email with \u201cNext Steps.\u201d<\/p>\n -Each of our partner universities have their own application processes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>You will be emailed information about this.<\/p>\n -Submit this application by our Queens College deadline (which is earlier than our partner\u2019s deadline)<\/p>\n -After you are officially accepted to your semester program, you will be emailed information regarding the visa process for that country<\/p>\n -Follow all of the steps carefully and apply for a visa ASAP<\/p>\n <\/p>\n -If you are a student at another CUNY campus who is participating in one of our Queens College Exchange Programs, you will have to apply for an ePermit so that your study abroad classes and credits will be transferred back to your home college.<\/p>\n -You must inform your home campus that you will be participating in a Queens College Program ASAP, as they have paperwork that you must fill out with them.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2013Physician\u2019s Statement:<\/b><\/p>\n Make sure that there is a Doctor\u2019s Stamp on it.<\/p>\n Your doctor can fax this to us: 718-997-5055 (FAX)<\/p>\n \u2013Health Care Proxy:\u00a0<\/b>If something were to happen to you, who would you want to make medical decisions on your behalf?<\/p>\n The witness on the bottom of the page should not be this person.<\/p>\n \u2013Passport:\u00a0<\/b>Should be valid until at least 6 months after the end date of your program.<\/p>\n Renew your passport right away if it is expired or will expire!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”FINANCIAL AID” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Yes, in general, tuition may be covered, depending on your package.\u00a0 Sometimes, TAP is not guaranteed.\u00a0 For exchange programs, students pay CUNY tuition, so it is as if you are still at Queens College.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You must submit a Course Approval Form<\/strong> to the Financial Aid Office.<\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0—> Information on Course Approval Forms can be found HERE<\/span>.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n See our “Financial Aid for Study Abroad” Page HERE<\/a><\/span><\/strong> for more details. -Waseda Scholarships HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n -Inquire about the JASSO Scholarship & MEXT Scholarship<\/p>\n -See our Scholarships Page<\/strong> HERE<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \n \n \n Look for:<\/b><\/p>\n -Queens College Internal Scholarships<\/p>\n -Gillman Scholarship<\/p>\n -Freeman Asia<\/p>\n -Bridging Scholarships from the American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”TRANSFERRING CREDITS” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]In order for your credits to be transferred, you must fill out a Course Approval Form.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n See our “How to Transfer Study Abroad Credits” Page <\/strong>HERE<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for more information. -Rikkyo Housing page HERE<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n -Rikkyo Dorm Application Guide with more info. on dorm options HERE<\/a><\/b> <\/p>\n 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. 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STEP 1:\u00a0Primary Interest Form (linked here)<\/span><\/a><\/b><\/h4>\n
STEP 2: Confirmation of Interest Form<\/strong><\/h4>\n
STEP 3:\u00a0<\/strong>Queens College Commitment Paperwork\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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