Study abroad is neither an entitlement nor a requirement of an Oxy degree.
Each semester Oxy allocates approximately 80 places for students who demonstrate eligibility for a challenging academic and intercultural experience. Selection can be competitive.
- Ability to read and follow instructions, meet deadlines, respond in a timely and professional manner to communication from program and college officials.
- Full-time enrollment at Oxy the semester prior to participation.
- Junior or senior status while abroad.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time of application and B grades in major courses and program prerequisites.
- No incomplete grades the semester prior to participation.
- All published criteria of the specific program. Search here.
- Neither on academic or disciplinary probation nor under investigation for violations which may result in probation between application and departure.
- All holds cleared with campus departments and offices before leaving campus.