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 may apply for. All GPA requirements listed below are for current college students and college graduates. For pre-college applicants, a higher GPA than the minimum is required.  In addition to the regular application requirements and documents as described on our How to Apply page, pre-college applicants must submit 2 letters of recommendation and a letter of intent, 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!

Note to students who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement: For most programs, applicants with a GPA that is below the minimum requirement for their program may still apply but must submit 2 letters of recommendation and an essay explaining why their GPA is below the requirement.  Please note, however, that for some programs, the GPA requirement is firm - this will be noted below.  Because the GPA requirement is more flexible for certain programs and less flexible for others, ALL students whose GPA is below the minimum for a program must speak to an ASA representative 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 on our How to Apply page.

Buenos Aires, Argentina - Universidad de Belgrano (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 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.)

Vina del Mar, Chile - Universidad de Vina del Mar (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 Spanish. Students who have already graduated are eligible for this program. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5. Unofficial transcript is ok. Passport photos are not required. (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.) 

San Jose, Costa Rica - International Center for Development Studies (ICDS) (Summer/Semester/Quarter)

Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least 1 semester of study at a U.S. or Canadian university, college, or community college. Open to students with any level of Spanish.  GPA MUST BE 2.75 OR HIGHER (firm). MUST SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT and 2 passport photos. ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION IS REQUIRED, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOUR GPA MEETS THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT. 

London, England I - Regent's College, Regent's American College London (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. or Canadian university, college, or community college. Students who have already graduated are not eligible for this program. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5. Unofficial transcript is ok. Requires 2 passport photos.

London, England II - London South Bank University (Semester/Academic Year)

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. or Canadian university, college, or community college. Students who have already graduated are not eligible for this program. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.75. MUST SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT and 2 passport photos. Letter of recommendation may be required, regardless of GPA, depending on what subjects you intend to study. (Please contact ASA for details.)

London, England III - University of the Arts London (Summer/Semester/Academic Year)

London, England III -University of the Arts London (Summer/Semester/Academic Year) Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least two semesters of study at a U.S. or Canadian university, college, or community college.  Minimum GPA requirement is 3.0. MUST SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT and 2 passport photos. One letter of recommendation from a college professor is required, regardless of GPA, as well as a personal statement describing: 1) What you would like to achieve both academically and personally during your time London? 2) Why have you chosen to study at University of the Arts London?  A portfolio of student's work is also required for most of the UAL colleges.  Please contact ASA to find out if a portfolio is required for your area of interest.  Click here for portfolio guidelines. 

London Internship Program (Summer/Semester) 

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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. or Canadian university, college, or community college. Students who have already graduated are eligible for this program. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.8 (firm). ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION & PERSONAL STATEMENT ARE REQUIRED REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOUR GPA MEETS THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT. MUST SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT and 2 passport photos. Personal Statement should be 1-2 pages and describe why you want to study abroad at Oxford Brookes University.

Aix-en-Provence, France - IAU School of Humanities and Social Sciences and The Marchutz School of Fine Arts (Summer/Semester/Academic Year)

Must be at least 17 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 2 passport photos. Students applying for the French Honors Program must also submit the following items, regardless of whether your GPA meets the minimum requirement: 1) letter of recommendation from a French professor, 2) 1-2 page Personal Statement written in French. (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.)

Paris, France - Universite de Paris-Sorbonne & Institut Catholique (Semester/Academic Year)

Must be at least 18 years or older. Must have graduated from high school. 3.0 minimum GPA. For advanced French speakers only.  4 semesters of college level French or equivalent. Applications from high school graduates who have not yet attended college are considered on a case-by-case basis.  A GPA higher than the minimum requirement is expected of pre-college applicants. Official transcript and 3 passport photos are required. Language evaluation and letter of recommendation required (do not have to be submitted by the same professor). A 1-2 page Personal Statement written in French is required of all applicants. 

Paris, France - Cours de Langue et Civilisation Françaises de la Sorbonne (Semester/Academic Year)

Must be at least 18 years or older. Must have graduated from high school. 3.0 minimum GPA.  Open to students with any level of French. Applications from high school graduates who have not yet attended college are considered on a case-by-case basis.  A GPA higher than the minimum requirement is expected of pre-college applicants. Official transcript and 3 passport photos are required. Language evaluation and letter of recommendation required (do not have to be submitted by the same professor). A 1-2 page Personal Statement is required of all applicants; if French courses have already been taken, personal statement must be written in French. 

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. or Canadian 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 2 passport photos.

Dublin, Ireland - National University of Ireland, Maynooth (Semester/Academic Year)

Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least one semester of study at a U.S. or Canadian university, college or community college. Students who have already graduated are eligible for this program. Minimum GPA requirement is 3.0. ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION IS REQUIRED REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOUR GPA MEETS THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT.  MUST SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT and 2 passport photos.

Dublin, Ireland - Marino Institute of Education (Summer)

Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least one semester of study at a U.S. or Canadian 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 2 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. or Canadian 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. Passport photos are not required.

Siena, Italy - Siena School for Liberal Arts (Semester/Academic Year)

Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least one year of study at a U.S. or Canadian university, college, or community college. Open to students with any level of Italian. GPA requirement is 3.0. MUST SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT.  ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION IS REQUIRED REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOUR GPA MEETS THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT.  Passport photos are not required.

Sorrento, Italy - Sant'Anna Institute Sorrento Lingue (Summer/Semester/Academic Year)

Sorrento, Italy Internship Program (Summer/Semester)

Cuzco, Peru (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 Spanish. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5. MUST SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT.  (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.) Requires 2 passport photos.

Lima, Peru (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. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5. MUST SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT. (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.) Requires 2 passport photos.

Barcelona, Spain I - Universitat de Barcelona (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, but not recommended for complete beginners. 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 (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 Carlos III (Semester/Academic Year)

Must be at least 18 years or older and have graduated from high school. Minimum GPA requirement is 3.0. Four semesters of college level Spanish or equivalent. Applications from high school graduates who have not yet attended college are considered on a case-by-case basis.  A GPA higher than the minimum requirement is expected of pre-college applicants. MUST SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT and 3 passport photos. Language evaluation and letter of recommendation required (do not have to be submitted by the same professor). A 1-2 page personal statement written in Spanish is required of all applicants. 

Madrid, Spain II - Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Semester/Academic Year)

Must be at least 18 years or older and have graduated from high school. Minimum GPA requirement is 3.0. Four semesters of college level Spanish or equivalent. Applications from high school graduates who have not yet attended college are considered on a case-by-case basis.  A GPA higher than the minimum requirement is expected of pre-college applicants. MUST SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT and 3 passport photos. Language evaluation and letter of recommendation required (do not have to be submitted by the same professor). A 1-2 page personal statement written in Spanish is required of all applicants.

Madrid, Spain - 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 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.)

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 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.)

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 (2.8 is FIRM). 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.)

Edinburgh, Scotland - University of Edinburgh classes + Theatre Internship (Summer)

Must be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high school. GPA MUST BE 3.0 OR HIGHER. MUST SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT, 2 passport photos, a Personal Statement of 500-800 words  detailing your interest in the program and your career aspirations in the creative arts industry, ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION IS REQUIRED, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOUR GPA MEETS THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT, and your Resume.  (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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