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1. International Exchange Programs
2. Eligibility for Undergraduate Exchanges
3. Field Schools
4. Funding for Study Abroad
5. Independent Study Abroad
   

International Exchange Programs

Undergraduate students at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV may apply for a student exchange. With planning, courses may be used toward a ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV degree, and need not extend a student’s period of study. ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV has over 140 exchange relationships in more than 40 countries around the world and in Canada.

Participants must meet certain academic and residency requirements. Exchange participants may apply for a maximum equivalent of 30 exchange units toward their ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV degree. In some cases, a maximum of 15 exchange units may apply to the residency requirements for completing a credential at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV.

Formal exchange program students may receive exchange credit for approved courses completed at the host university with a passing grade.

See International Program section on Special Fees for information about international exchange program fees.

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Eligibility for Undergraduate Exchanges

Canadian citizens, permanent residents and visa students enrolled in undergraduate degree programs at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV may apply to participate in the exchange program. At the time of application, all undergraduate exchange applicants must

• have completed a minimum total of 36 units* with a minimum of 12 units completed at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV
• have been approved in a program specialization (for example, a major or minor)
• have achieved a minimum 2.67 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) or higher as required by partner institutions
• be enrolled as a ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV undergraduate degree student†

*undergraduate students undertaking second/subsequent undergraduate degrees must have completed a minimum total of 12 units at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV at the time of application
†undergraduate visiting, non-degree, diploma and certificate students are not normally eligible for the exchange program

Acceptance into the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Exchange Program is based on the general eligibility requirements. However, selection for an exchange to a specific partner institution(s) is competitive. Selection is based on the general eligibility requirements for exchange as well as academic performance, motivation, academic references, and any additional requirements of the specific partner institution(s).

Participants must meet certain academic and residency requirements. Exchange participants may apply for a maximum equivalent of 30 exchange units toward their ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV degree. In some cases, a maximum of 15 exchange units may apply to the residency requirements for completing a credential at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV.

For a list of exchange destinations, application details and deadlines, please visit the International Services for Students website at .

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Field Schools

A field school is a term program led by a ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV faculty member for seven to 12 weeks in the field with some ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV course work prior to departure. Field school participants can earn nine to 12 ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV units toward their degree and grade point average. All applicants should

• be 19 years of age or older on the day of departure
• have completed 30 units prior to application
• have a minimum 2.5 grade point average

Additional requirements may apply.

For a complete list of exchange destinations, field school details, information sessions, deadlines and application information, visit

All field schools are subject to cancellation due to insufficient enrolment, departmental funding and availability of instructors, or safety issues in the destination country.

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Funding for Study Abroad

Financial aid, awards, bursaries and scholarships are available to help with the cost of international study through ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV. See Financial Aid for Undergraduate Students for more information.

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Independent Study Abroad

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV students may study and receive transfer credit at institutions which do not have a formal exchange agreement. Students arrange this individually, and must also organize transfer credit using a letter of permission. Finance, tuition, academic and language requirements of the host institution must be met. Contact the host university regarding application and admission requirements. Information regarding the process for a ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV letter of permission (LOP) is available from Student Services (see Courses at Other Institutions/Letters of Permission).

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