Eligibility for Off-Campus Study

  • Most students study off-campus during their junior year or the first semester of their senior year. Some programs—including our own Greece program—accept rising second-semester sophomores, but priority generally will be given to juniors and seniors. Internship programs require junior status.

    Eligibility to study off-campus includes the following:

    •      A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 by time of participation
    •      Advisor approval
    •      Dean of Students approval
    •      Agreement to observe all College procedures and regulations

    Although the length of study is usually for one semester, a student may petition to spend an entire year abroad by demonstrating compelling reason to support such a request. It is also possible to spend two non-sequential semesters on different programs, for example a Lake Forest program and one other program.

    Grade requirements for particular programs vary from a minimum 2.5 to 3.0 or higher. To avoid disappointment, confirm a program’s requirement before applying. Students on academic probation are normally ineligible to study off-campus. In addition, students are required to maintain all eligibility requirements, including GPA, for the semester(s) prior to departure for their off-campus program.

    Students must also be in good conduct standing, and those who have displayed a pattern of disregard for College policies may be ineligible. Students denied participation on academic or conduct grounds may petition the Academic Appeals Board to consider their case.