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International Education
Glendening Hall, Suite 230
240 895-4202
ie@smcm.edu
Semester in PARIS
A Grand École in the Latin Quarter of Paris that's prestigious in the social sciences, Sciences Po offers semester and academic year courses in both French and English. Academic-year students earn an International Program Diploma.
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How To Apply
Phase 1: Apply to the Program
Prerequisites: Students applying for admission to this program must complete at least one year of Beginning Chinese and at least one course in Chinese Culture, History, Philosophy, Literature, or Politics prior to the semester of exchange. Either a second year of Chinese or an intensive course in Chinese taken during the summer before departure is highly recommended but is not a prerequisite. Students applying for admission to this program must also have a GPA of at least 2.75 at the time of application.
The following forms are due to the Office of International Education by:
October 15 for spring semester study abroad
March 1 for fall semester study abroad
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SMCM IE Office Required Forms |
Fudan Required Forms |
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Request nomination from the IE Office prior to starting application Complete on-line application form, print when completed and bring to IE Office Instructions for completing on-line application |
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Signed Confirmation Email - (The Online Profile will send you an email that needs to be signed and returned to the Office of International Education) |
Official Transcript--IE Office will request for you |
| Scholarship Application -- optional (Application is available as option in online forms once you've created your IE profile) |
Physical Examination Record for Foreigners Form (required for full-year study only) |
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List of courses and course codes |
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Copy of personal information page |
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Chinese Mandarin Test (HSK) for courses taught in Chinese. (Not required for courses taught in English or language courses.) |
Mandatory Pre-departure Meeting
Study-abroad students are required to attend two mandatory pre-departure meetings in the semester prior to study abroad.
For Summer 2012, Fall 2012, and Academic Year 2012-13 the pre-departure meetings are as follows:
Part I - Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 4:30-6:00pm
Part II - Program specific session - April 16, 2012 at 4:30-6:00pm - Glendening 180
Phase 2: Pre-Departure
The following forms are due to the Office of International Education by:
November 7 for spring semester study abroad
April 15 for fall semester study abroad
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SMCM IE Office Required Forms |
Fudan Required Forms |
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Flight information sent to Fudan |
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| Other forms as required by Fudan | |
| Proof of Online Registration with the State Department - Please bring a copy of your completed registration to the IE Office. |
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Preapproval of Transfer Credit Form
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Visa application--check the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in the U.S. website for current information as the Chinese visa application form changed in late April 2011 and is now more extensive. An admissions packet is sent to students in early December which includes the Visa application form. Students could apply for visa after they get visa application forms. |
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Online Profile (review, update as needed) |
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Students who wish to use their study abroad program to satisfy the ELAW requirement need to register for CORE 350 |
