{"id":77,"date":"2020-01-31T20:03:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-31T20:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/international.missouri.edu.master-7rqtwti-ytf57z7frat4e.us-2.platformsh.site\/studyabroad\/?page_id=77"},"modified":"2025-12-03T16:06:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T22:06:10","slug":"eligibility-requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/international.missouri.edu\/studyabroad\/get-started\/eligibility-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Eligibility requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You must be at least 18 years old, in good academic standing and have been fully enrolled for at least one semester at MU to study abroad. A 2.75 GPA is the general requirement for most programs, and a 3.0 is required for exchange programs, though this may vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disciplinary probation or sanctions will be considered when making acceptance decisions. Students who have been dismissed from University of Missouri housing are not eligible to participate on any University of Missouri study abroad program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Language proficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many programs offer <a href=\"https:\/\/mystudyabroad.missouri.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.SearchResults&amp;Program_Name=&amp;Program_Type_ID=1&amp;pi=%7F&amp;pc=%7F&amp;pr=%7F&amp;pt=%7F&amp;Partner_ID=ANY&amp;p_10002=English%7F&amp;p_10002_t=MULTI&amp;p_10017=%7F&amp;p_10017_t=MULTI&amp;p_10021=%7F&amp;p_10021_t=SELCT&amp;p_10024=%7F&amp;p_10024_t=MULTI&amp;Sort=Program_Name&amp;Order=asc&amp;pp=10002%2C10017%2C10021%2C10024\">courses taught in English<\/a>, even in non-English speaking countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the primary language of instruction for a program is not English, you must have reached the required level of proficiency necessary to participate. Check the individual program requirements for any language prerequisites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to keep in mind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-mizzou-accordion miz-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"miz-button miz-accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-miz-expand=\"0e731471-c7b0-4cbe-99b3-7b8118bb2881\"><span>Timing and degree requirements<\/span><\/button><div class=\"miz-accordion__content\" id=\"0e731471-c7b0-4cbe-99b3-7b8118bb2881\">\n<p>MU students study abroad in their freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior years. The ideal timing will depend on your degree program, so talk to your academic adviser as soon as you know you\u2019re interested in study abroad. You\u2019ll want to begin researching programs at least one semester before the deadline \u2014 or even earlier if you have a highly sequenced major. With advanced planning, study abroad can actually accelerate your degree program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-mizzou-accordion miz-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"miz-button miz-accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-miz-expand=\"38c2cb95-abf3-4916-b4b4-79b5af0b93d5\"><span>Courses and credit options<\/span><\/button><div class=\"miz-accordion__content\" id=\"38c2cb95-abf3-4916-b4b4-79b5af0b93d5\">\n<p>Programs are available for students in any major. You should work with your academic and study abroad advisers to find a program that best meets your needs. If you aren\u2019t enrolling directly in MU courses while abroad, you will complete a course proposal as part of your application that helps you determine how courses you take abroad will transfer back to MU and fit into your degree program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-mizzou-accordion miz-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"miz-button miz-accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-miz-expand=\"bf1f0673-08d2-468d-8dd3-aed8f0ebe1c0\"><span>Geographic and cultural interests<\/span><\/button><div class=\"miz-accordion__content\" id=\"bf1f0673-08d2-468d-8dd3-aed8f0ebe1c0\">\n<p>MU offers programs in more than 50 countries. Interested in studying Spanish? Spain is one possible destination, but don\u2019t forget about countries in Central and South America. 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