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Eligibility

Applicants to Union College international programs must:

  • Be a matriculated student in residence at Union College with an overall Union cumulative average of 2.5 (2.8 for NY6 in China, NY6 in Kenya and France (Lille); 3.0 for Cambodia, England (York), Independent Study Abroad, Ireland, Japan, and Taiwan; and 3.2 for the Klemm Fellow International Internship) at the time of application
  • Be considered in “good conduct standing” as verified by the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
    • “Good Conduct Standing” as defined here indicates that a student has not been deemed ineligible to participate in a term abroad program specifically or as a part of a probationary term; or separated from the College as a result of suspension or expulsion. This does not include voluntary leave.
    • Students applying to participate in a Union College international program must disclose any and all disciplinary history as per application procedure.
  • Have a clear account balance, as verified by the Financial Services Office
  • Be in good academic standing, as verified by the Dean of Studies
  • Meet the minimum language requirement (if any), as specified in the program description
  • Complete the application process, which includes an essay.

Maintenance of Eligibility after Acceptance to Program:

  • Maintain an overall Union cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 (2.8 for NY6 in China, NY6 in Kenya and France (Lille); 3.0 for Cambodia, England (York), Independent Study Abroad, Ireland, Japan, and Taiwan; and 3.2 for the Klemm Fellow International Internship) until the program start date
  • Successfully complete at least two courses in residence as a matriculated student at Union College the term prior to the study abroad program
  • Shortly prior to departure, all participant names will be reviewed again to determine that students:
    • Have a clear account balance, as verified by the Financial Services Office
    • Be considered in “good conduct standing” as verified by the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
    • Are in good academic standing, as verified by the Dean of Studies
  • For the duration of the program, participants must be registered for the course load required for full-time status in their program