Policies and Procedures
Applicant Eligibility
Students must meet the requirements below to be eligible for study abroad as part of their degree program at The New School.
Requirement for all New School Students
All students must be in good academic standing and maintain academic progress in their program of study at The New School.*
All students must follow all requirements of the study abroad application process.
All students must apply for study abroad by the application deadline.
Any student in violation of The New School’s Student Code of Conduct may be considered ineligible for study abroad.
All students, regardless of college or major, must earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Please note that some study abroad programs may have a higher minimum GPA requirement to apply. Students whose GPA is under but near the minimum GPA requirement may request an appeal.
If applying for a study abroad program that awards external credit, the student must not exceed the maximum allowed transfer credits for their degree.
Before studying abroad, students must consult with their academic advisor and department about their eligibility and receive approval of their study abroad program and coursework for their degree.
Students must meet all requirements for the study abroad program to which they are applying.
Students who have financial or other registration holds on their New School accounts may be considered ineligible for study abroad.
*Students on a leave of absence are ineligible to apply for study abroad while on leave. To learn more about receiving academic credit for any coursework taken elsewhere during a leave of absence, students should consult with their academic advisors.
College-Specific Requirements
Additional policies and guidelines for studying abroad may vary by college and by major. Students should consult with their advisor or contact studyabroad@newschool.edu for more details.
Students in the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music at the College of Performing Arts (CoPA) should also be mindful of their lessons and ensemble requirements while participating in study abroad.