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Program Eligibility, Application & Deadlines

We hope you're excited to embark on your study abroad journey with us. Please review the program eligibility requirements, application information and deadlines for studying abroad.

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Eligibility

Program Eligibility

LA&PS Summer Study Abroad Courses are intensive, 3-to-6-week courses that consist of a mix of class time at York’s Keele Campus and learning abroad. A full semester of coursework is generally condensed into a shorter timeframe, and as such, participants’ free time will be limited while on the program. Students are selected based on their maturity, willingness to learn and engage, and motivation to participate fully in all aspects of the course, both in classes in Toronto and in their destination country.

Every undergraduate LA&PS student (domestic or international) in good academic standing is eligible to apply to Summer Study Abroad courses so long as the individual course requirements are met. Students from other faculties may also be eligible to apply for LA&PS Summer Study Abroad courses if they meet course requirements and pre-requisites.

Non-York University students are eligible to participate in the LA&PS Summer Study Abroad Program at the discretion of the Course Director if they meet the qualifications of a non-degree visiting student.

General Program Eligibility Requirements

  • Students must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least one year of university by the time they undertake a study abroad course.
  • Students that are currently on academic probation will not be accepted into the study abroad program.
  • Students must meet the academic pre-requisites outlined on the individual course pages.
  • Students must have a valid passport at least 2 weeks before program start date.
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Application & Deadlines

November 13, 2023: Study Abroad applications open for all courses.

January 19, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST: Study Abroad application deadline for all courses.

Applications for all Summer 2024 study abroad course have now closed.

Application & Admission FAQs

Students can apply to LA&PS Summer Study Abroad courses via the application link provided on this page and on the individual course pages. When completing the application students must be mindful that they meet all the course requirements and pre-requisites. Also remember to keep a close eye on the application deadline! Due to the high volume of interest, applications submissions are not possible after the deadline. 

Applicants will be informed whether they have been offered a spot in the study abroad course of their choice within 2 weeks of the application deadline. Depending on how quickly Course Directors and departments can make admission decisions, applicants will know if they have been accepted anywhere from 1 day to 2 weeks after the deadline. 

  • January 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EST: Application deadline. The application portal will close at 11:59 pm EST on this day. No late applications will be accepted.  
  • TBA: Applications are reviewed, and offers are sent to accepted students. Students not offered a spot in the course of their choice will be placed on a waitlist.  
  • Students must ensure that they meet all the program eligibility requirements as well as the course pre-requisites for the course(s) they are interested in applying to.  
  • Take note of the study abroad application deadline—late applications will not be accepted. 
  • Students are responsible for making sure that their passports are valid for at least 3-6 months after their intended return date, depending on their program country. Apply for a passport renewal now if passport is currently expired.
  • Non-Canadian passport holders may need a tourist Visa to enter the destination country. While LA&PS can assist with Visa applications by providing letters of support, it is the student’s responsibility to consult with the local embassy or consulate of their destination country and apply for a Visa. Consult Travel and tourism Canada for the most up-to-date information on entry, health, and safety guidelines for the destination country.  
  • Attend a mandatory study abroad info session to learn more about the various programs offered by LAS&PS in Summer 2024! 
  • Reach out to the LA&PS Study Abroad Team at studyabr@yorku.ca for more information if needed! 

The Course Director has the ultimate say on which students are offered places in their study abroad course. Input from the Study Abroad Coordinator, Department Chair, and Department Undergraduate Program Director is often sought, but the ultimate choice is up to the Course Director.  

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