Applying - Colorado College

Study abroad is a serious academic experience, intended for those students with sufficient preparation and the maturity and flexibility to adapt to a new culture. Study abroad is normally open to:

• Second-semester sophomores, juniors and seniors.
• Students in good academic, disciplinary and financial standing with Colorado College.
• Students with a 2.75 grade point average or above.
• Students who meet the eligibility requirements of their proposed program.

Please note that a student's conduct record will be considered as part of the study abroad approval process. Students who are on disciplinary probation at the time of application will normally not be approved to study abroad.

Studying abroad in your senior year:

Students who wish to spend the fall semester of their senior year on a non-affiliated program must petition the Associate Dean of the College for a waiver of the "8-unit rule," which requires students to complete their last 8 units on campus, or on Colorado College or affiliated programs. It is not recommended that students study away during the spring semester of their senior year.

Studying abroad more than once:

Students who enter Colorado College as first-semester, first-year students must complete 24 units at Colorado College or through Colorado College and affiliated programs abroad. Transfer students are required to complete a minimum of 16 units at Colorado College or through Colorado College or affiliated programs. This means that most students will be able to complete no more than two semesters or one academic year abroad on non-affiliated programs.