What is Conditional Admission?

Conditional Admission allows the Office of International Engagement (OIE) to grant you access to the host university/sponsor program application. Your final admission will be contingent on official acceptance from the host university/sponsoring program.

Direct Enroll Conditional Admission Policy

Which Programs: Not all programs qualify for conditional admission. Please consult the eligibility section of the program's snapshot tab to see if Conditional Admission is possible.

Who Qualifies: Students with a cumulative GPA at the time of application between 2.48 and 2.50 may be considered for Conditional Admission to enroll in a university abroad.

How do I apply for Conditional Admission?

You must submit the following items in addition to the standard application documents:

• One additional Faculty Recommendation, different from the recommendations already completed with your standard application (if applicable).
• A typed statement addressing the following topics (Should not exceed 500 words):
  • Please discuss the current state of your GPA. What are you doing this semester to improve your GPA?
  • How do you plan to approach your semester abroad and thrive given the potential differences in the academic system/rigor of the program?
  • For Department Sponsored programs: You will also need the Faculty Advisor to email your Study Abroad Advisor indicating their endorsement of your participation on the program.

Final Acceptance: After submitted your supplemental application documents, final admission is contingent on acceptance from your host university/sponsoring program. OIE cannot guarantee admission.

Faculty-Led Conditional Admission Policy

Which Programs: Not all faculty-led programs qualify for conditional admission. Please consult the program's Faculty Director to see if conditional admission is possible.

Who Qualifies: Students with a cumulative GPA below the program's requirement but above a 2.0 may be considered for Conditional Admission.

How do I apply for Conditional Admission?

You must submit the following items in addition to the standard application documents:

• One additional Faculty Recommendation, different from the recommendations already completed with your standard application (if applicable).
• A typed statement addressing the following topics (Should not exceed 500 words):
  • Please discuss the current state of your GPA. What are you doing this semester to improve your GPA?
  • How do you plan to approach your semester abroad and thrive given the potential differences in the academic system/rigor of the program?
  • You will also need the Faculty Director to email your Study Abroad Advisor indicating their approval of your participation on the program.

Final Acceptance: Once the deadline passes, your application and supplemental documents will be reviewed together to assess your qualifications. You will be notified of an admission decision within two weeks of the application deadline.