Undergraduate Study Abroad

Academic Standing

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Academic Standing

Brown's College Curriculum Council requires that students be in good academic standing to study abroad.

In addition, many study abroad programs have specific grade point average (GPA) requirements or may require that our office confirm a student is in good academic standing.

Brown students in good academic standing may study abroad for a semester or a year during their sophomore (after declaring concentration), junior, or senior year. Most students study abroad during their junior year. Students may also study abroad during the summer.

Rationale

Educational systems vary widely around the world. To study abroad, students must demonstrate that they are firmly grounded at Brown, both personally and academically. Students studying abroad must be flexible and mature enough to adjust to different—even difficult—circumstances in their daily life and classes abroad.

Exceptions

Students on Academic Warning may be allowed to submit an application to study abroad, but must meet with a study abroad advisor and academic advising dean to discuss their circumstances before they apply. All students must be off Academic Warning at the time that they go abroad. Students currently on Probation with Restrictions or Suspension from Brown or who are on Serious Academic Warning will not be allowed to submit an application to study abroad.

Additional Topics

Language Learning Expectations for Study Abroad

At Brown, we believe that cultural immersion and language learning are key parts of meaningful study abroad experiences. By developing language skills and effectively engaging with and navigating a new cultural landscape, students can build skills and connections they can put to use throughout the rest of their time at Brown and beyond.

Academic Planning

Information about integrating your study abroad semester into your curricular program at Brown.