How To Apply

Minimum requirements

To study with Central College Abroad you must:

  • be 18 years of age or older,
  • have completed your freshman year of college, and
  • have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).


Application Dossier

To apply for a Central College Abroad program a student must submit a complete application dossier that includes:

  • Online Application Form
  • Application Essay
  • Two Faculty Evaluation Forms
  • Study Abroad Approval Form
  • Endorsement by Dean of Student Life Form
  • Foreign Language Assessment Form (if applicable)
  • Transcript(s)
  • Internship application materials (if applicable)

Please see About the Application Forms and Documents for explanations about these forms and how to submit them. Contact Central College Abroad if you have additional questions or require further details.


Application deadlines

  • Fall semester - March 15
  • Spring semester - October 15
  • Summer programs - March 1

Completed application dossiers will be reviewed on a rolling admission basis. London program applications are reviewed only after the application deadline.

Central College Abroad may review and accept late applications. Contact Central College Abroad to inquire about program availability after the above deadlines.


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