Academic Studies Abroad Program
Eligibility and Application Guidelines

ASA cannot accept applications from outside the United States or Canada.
All classes and programs are at the undergraduate level.

Note to pre-college applicants: Applications from high school graduates who have not yet attended college are considered on a case-by-case basis, for certain programs. The eligiblity rules below will tell you which programs pre-college students are eligible to apply for. All GPA requirements listed below are for current college students and college graduates. In addition to the regular application requirements and documents, for pre-college applicants we expect a higher GPA than the minimum and need 2 letters of recommendation plus a letter of intent, in an effort to ensure maturity and academic preparation for a college program. All pre-college applicants are encouraged to speak with an ASA representative about their options before applying!


Below are the eligibility rules and required documents specific to each program. In addition to any documents listed below, you will also need to send in the standard application documents listed here: How to Apply

London, England II - London South Bank University (Semester/Academic Year)
Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least one semester of study at a U.S. university, college, or community college. Students who have already graduated are not eligible for this program. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.7. Unofficial transcript is ok. Requires 4 passport photos. Letter of recommendation may be required, regardless of GPA. (Please contact ASA for details.)  

Oxford, England - Oxford Brookes University (Semester/Academic Year)
Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least one semester of study at a U.S. university, college, or community college. Students who have already graduated are eligible for this program. Minimum GPA requirement is 3.0. MUST SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT and 4 passport photos.

Aix-en-Provence, France - Le Centre d'Aix and The Marchutz School of Art (Summer/Semester/Academic Year)
Must be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high school. Open to students with any level of French. Students who have already graduated are eligible for this program. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5. MUST SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT and 8 passport photos. (Applications from high school graduates who have not yet attended college are considered on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit 2 letters of recommendation, official transcript, and a letter of intent along with the rest of their application materials. A GPA higher than the minimum requirement is expected of pre-college applicants.)

Avignon, France - Le Centre d'Avignon (Summer/Semester/Academic Year)
Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least one semester of study at a U.S. university, college or community college. Must have completed 4 semesters of college French (or equivalent) and have an advanced level of French. Students who have already graduated are eligible for this program. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 as well as a minimum 3.0 GPA in all French courses taken. MUST SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT. Requires 8 passport photos. Regardless of GPA, all applicants must also submit 1 letter of recommendation from a French professor, as well as a 500-word essay written in French. (Please contact ASA for details on what your essay should be about.)

Dublin, Ireland - Griffith College Dublin (Semester/Academic Year)
Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least one semester of study at a U.S. university, college, or community college. Students who have already graduated are eligible for this program. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5. MUST SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT and 4 passport photos.

Florence, Italy - Florence University of the Arts (Summer/Semester/Academic Year)
Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least one semester of study at a U.S. university, college, or community college. Open to students with any level of Italian. Students who have already graduated are not eligible for this program. GPA MUST BE 2.75 OR HIGHER (firm). MUST SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT and 2 passport photos.

Rome, Italy - John Cabot University (Summer/Semester/Academic Year)
Must be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high school. Open to students with any level of Italian. GPA MUST BE 2.69 OR HIGHER. MUST SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT and 2 passport photos. (Applications from high school graduates who have not yet attended college are considered on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit 2 letters of recommendation, official transcript, and a letter of intent along with the rest of their application materials. A GPA higher than the minimum requirement is expected of pre-college applicants.)

Barcelona, Spain I - Universitat de Barcelona (UB - Semester/Academic Year)
Must be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high school. Students who have already graduated are eligible for this program. Open to students with any level of Spanish. To take Level A (Beginner-Intermediate) classes, it is recommended that students have completed 1-3 semesters or 2-4 quarters of college level Spanish or equivalent. To take Level B (Advanced-Superior) classes, you must have completed at least 4 semesters or 6 quarters of college Spanish or equivalent. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5. Unofficial transcript is ok. Requires 2 passport photos.

Barcelona, Spain II - Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB - Summer/Semester/Academic Year) for all levels
Must be at least 17 years of age and have graduated from high school. (If you are 17, you must turn 18 while you are in Barcelona.) Open to students with any level of Spanish. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5. Unofficial transcript is ok. Requires 2 passport photos. (Applications from high school graduates who have not yet attended college are considered on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit 2 letters of recommendation, official transcript, and a letter of intent along with the rest of their application materials. A GPA higher than the minimum requirement is expected of pre-college applicants.)

Madrid, Spain I - Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (Semester/Academic Year)
Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least 1 semester of study at a U.S. university, college, or community college. Open to students with any level of Spanish. Students who have already graduated are eligible for this program. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.7. MUST SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT and 8 passport photos.

Madrid, Spain II - Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Summer)
Must be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high school. Open to students with any level of Spanish. Students who have already graduated are eligible for this program. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5. Unofficial transcript is ok. Requires 8 passport photos. (Applications from high school graduates who have not yet attended college are considered on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit 2 letters of recommendation, official transcript, and a letter of intent along with the rest of their application materials. A GPA higher than the minimum requirement is expected of pre-college applicants.)

Salamanca, Spain - Universidad de Salamanca (Summer/Trimester)
Must be at least 17 years of age and have graduated from high school. Open to students with any level of Spanish. Students who have already graduated are eligible for this program. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5. Unofficial transcript is ok. Requires 4 passport photos. (Applications from high school graduates who have not yet attended college are considered on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit 2 letters of recommendation, official transcript, and a letter of intent along with the rest of their application materials. A GPA higher than the minimum requirement is expected of pre-college applicants.)

Sevilla, Spain I - Universidad de Sevilla (Semester/Academic Year)
Must be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high school. Open to students with any level of Spanish. Students who have already graduated are eligible for this program. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5. Unofficial transcript is ok. Requires 4 passport photos. (Applications from high school graduates who have not yet attended college are considered on a case-by-case basis, and all pre-college applicants must submit 2 letters of recommendation, official transcript, and a letter of intent along with the rest of their application materials. A GPA higher than the minimum requirement is expected of pre-college applicants.)

Sevilla, Spain II - Universidad Pablo de Olavide (Semester/Academic Year)
Must be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high school. Open to students with any level of Spanish. Students who have already graduated are eligible for this program. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.9; students with a GPA of 2.8-2.89 will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Unofficial transcript is ok. Requires 2 passport photos. (Applications from high school graduates who have not yet attended college are considered on a case-by-case basis, and all pre-college applicants must submit 2 letters of recommendation, official transcript, and a letter of intent along with the rest of their application materials. A GPA higher than the minimum requirement is expected of pre-college applicants.)

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