Program requirements:
  • 18 Years of Age
  • In good standing at your home school
  • 3.0 GPA or Better on a 4.0 Scale
  • Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing when program begins
  • No previous Chinese language study required
Required application materials:
  • IES Abroad Application for Admission
  • Authorization and Evaluation.  Your on-campus study abroad advisor will instruct you on approval for this program
  • Official Transcript.  Submit one official transcript for each college/university you have attended since high school
  • Foreign Language Assessment Form. Download the Foreign Language Assessment Form, print it out, and send it to IES Abroad, per the instructions on the form.
  • If cumulative GPA is below 3.0, the following additional components are required:
    • Professor Recommendation Form or Letter.
    • Personal Academic Essay.  Although there is no length requirement the essay must address GPA, any particular academic challenges faced, and goals for studying abroad in your selected location.