{"id":1827,"date":"2026-01-07T14:20:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T14:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/?page_id=1827"},"modified":"2026-04-23T16:30:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:30:15","slug":"smcm-amideast-ifrane-or-rabat-morocco","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/office-of-international-education-new\/smcm-amideast-ifrane-or-rabat-morocco\/","title":{"rendered":"SMCM-AMIDEAST Ifrane or Rabat, Morocco"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1827\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1827-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1827-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1827-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Program<\/strong> Overview<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1827-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1827-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1827-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-1827\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/IMG_6604-scaled-1.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/IMG_6604-scaled-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/IMG_6604-scaled-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/IMG_6604-scaled-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/IMG_6604-scaled-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/IMG_6604-scaled-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" alt=\"Three children play on a narrow stone street with blue-painted walls and colorful rugs hanging in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1827-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1827-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Pre-Requisites<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>Minimum GPA: 3.0<\/li>\n<li>Judicial Check<\/li>\n<li>5 semesters of College-level French with a B- average for the Regional French Program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1827-1-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">About the program<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>Organized excursions around Morocco<\/li>\n<li>Learn some Arabic!<\/li>\n<li>Ability to live and learn alongside Moroccans<\/li>\n<li>No student visa needed for US Citizens; will need to renew entry after 90 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1827-1-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1827-1-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Dates<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>OPEN NOW! Spring 2027 Program Dates Depends on Program: Mid-January to Mid-May<\/li>\n<li>SMCM <a href=\"http:\/\/smcm.via-trm.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Approval Application<\/a> Deadline: October 1st for Scholarship Consideration, October 15th Final Deadline<\/li>\n<li>AMIDEAST Application Deadline: By October 1st on <a href=\"https:\/\/edabroad.amideast.org\/_portal\/tds-program-brochure?programid=13048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amideast\u2019s website<\/a> for admission to program<\/li>\n<li>Estimated Fall Deadlines: March 1, March 15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1827-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1827-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1827-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-1827\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-program\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>About The Program<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#locations\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-map-location\"><\/i>Locations<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#academics\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book\"><\/i>Academics<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#housing-and-meals\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-house-chimney\"><\/i>Housing and Meals<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#student-life\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-person\"><\/i>Student Life<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#important-links\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-exclamation\"><\/i>Important Links<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1827-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"about-the-program\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1827-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-1827-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1827-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>About the Programs<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1827-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Morocco is a gateway to Africa and the Arab world. A meeting point for civilizations and continents situated on the northwest tip of Africa, contemporary Morocco with its nearly 35 million people is a fusion of Arab, European, and African cultural influences. In Morocco, visitors have the opportunity to experience life in a Muslim country while exploring the distinct society and traditions of the Maghreb.<\/p>\n<p>AMIDEAST offers two programs in Morocco. The AMIDEAST Education Abroad Regional Studies in French Program in Rabat offers a diverse set of courses taught in French on Morocco in its Muslim, Arab, African and Mediterranean contexts. In addition, students learn Moroccan Arabic and have the opportunity to study Modern Standard Arabic if they so desire.<\/p>\n<p>The AMIDEAST direct enroll program with Al-Akhawayn University (AUI) in Ifrane offers an opportunity to take English-taught courses directly at a local university.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1827-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1827-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-1827\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/ie-fall-deadline.jpg\" width=\"840\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/ie-fall-deadline.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/ie-fall-deadline-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/ie-fall-deadline-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" alt=\"A camel with a saddle on its back.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1827-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"locations\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1827-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-1827-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1827-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Locations<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1827-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong> Rabat<\/strong><br \/>\nRabat is one of Morocco\u2019s \u201cimperial cities,\u201d as well as its political capital. It is home to the leading educational institutions in the country and offers students opportunities to move from the shops and cafes of the \u201cEuropean\u201d city to the winding alleys and exciting markets of the old Medina in a few minutes\u2019 walk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ifrane<\/strong><br \/>\nIfrane is a resort town nestled in the Middle Atlas Mountains, about 60 kilometers from the beautifully preserved cities of Meknes or Fes. The area provides many opportunities to explore the mountains, forests, waterfalls, and lakes and is accessible by car. AUI has a 98-acres campus in Ifrane.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1827-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1827-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1827-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/ways-to-study-abroad\/course-equivalencies\/\">Course Equivalencies<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1827-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1827-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/12uIbVWUDXLLTnwcsEFlFUDKD74vjglE8\/edit?usp=drive_web&amp;ouid=111798787772029324148&amp;rtpof=true\"target=\"_blank\">Study Abroad Budget<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1827-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"academics\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1827-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-1827-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1827-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-1827\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2024\/10\/10286858_10152497798519170_507803020420550896_o-e1767724084698.jpg\" width=\"1075\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2024\/10\/10286858_10152497798519170_507803020420550896_o-e1767724084698.jpg 1075w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2024\/10\/10286858_10152497798519170_507803020420550896_o-e1767724084698-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2024\/10\/10286858_10152497798519170_507803020420550896_o-e1767724084698-806x1024.jpg 806w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2024\/10\/10286858_10152497798519170_507803020420550896_o-e1767724084698-768x975.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" alt=\"A group of international adults stands at the front of a classroom, observing while young students in uniform sit at desks and work on assignments.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1827-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1827-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Academics<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1827-6-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>Rabat<\/strong><br \/>\nStudents in the AMIDEAST Education Abroad Regional Studies in French Program in Rabat carry a 15 credit hour load each semester. All students enroll in Moroccan Arabic and select four other courses from offerings taught in French covering such diverse topics as Islam, Women in the Muslim World, North African cinema, the history and politics of Morocco and Morocco\u2019s relationships with its European, Mediterranean and African neighbors. Please check out potentially <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amideast.org\/ed_abroad_files\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">available course syllabi<\/a> here.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, if students would like to enroll in Modern Standard Arabic (5 credits) they could then choose to take two or three Regional Studies courses (depending on their preference). If students choose to take two Regional Studies courses they will enroll in a total of 14 credits, whereas if they take three Regional Studies courses you will enroll in a total of 17 credits.<\/p>\n<p>Students must have at least intermediate-high proficiency in French to enroll in the program. Students who wish may also enroll in Modern Standard Arabic, which is offered at seven different levels. All courses, other than Moroccan and Modern Standard Arabic, are taught in French exclusively for the AMIDEAST program, and students take classes only with other program participants.<\/p>\n<p>Please note: All lectures, readings and written work in this program are in French. (In fact, an application requirement for admission to the program is a sample of writing in French.) Library resources of the AMIDEAST Education Abroad Program and the National Library of Morocco are available to students on the program. In addition, a Moroccan graduate student will be assigned to each course to assist students.<\/p>\n<p><strong> Ifrane<\/strong><br \/>\nStudents take courses mostly taught in English, from Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, International Studies, and more at the local university, Al-Akhawayn University (AUI). About half of the faculty is international, adding to the global perspective at the institution.\u00a0 To peruse the AUI course catalog directly, navigate to this link.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1827-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"housing-and-meals\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1827-7\" ><div id=\"pgc-1827-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1827-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Housing<\/strong> and Meals <\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1827-7-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>Rabat<\/strong><br \/>\nAll AMIDEAST Education Abroad students live with a Moroccan Family. Moroccan families have been carefully screened by AMIDEAST\/Morocco from a database of qualified applicants. Students usually are placed with a roommate from the AMIDEAST program into families who have previous experience hosting American students through AMIDEAST. Most host family members speak Arabic as a first language and also speak French; a small number of family members also speak Spanish or Amazigh (Berber) as well. AMIDEAST matches students in the French Regional Studies Program with strong French speaking families in order to improve language acquisition. While all placement preferences may not be met in every case, AMIDEAST will strive to make the best match to ensure a rewarding and pleasant living experience. In the event of a problem, AMIDEAST Education Abroad Program staff members will be available either to mediate or to arrange a new host family placement. Students living with host families will be given a stipend for lunch, as often class schedules prohibit students from return to their host families for lunch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ifrane<\/strong><br \/>\nStudents studying as part of the Ifrane program at AUI will live in dormitories on campus. Costs for this program include this housing and an on campus meal plan, which provides an average of three meals per day at the campus dining facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1827-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"student-life\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1827-8\" ><div id=\"pgc-1827-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1827-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Student <strong>Life<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1827-8-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>In addition to the academic programs, AMIDEAST offers a variety of additional learning opportunities to enhance participants\u2019 study abroad experience.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Civil Society: Students will encounter a variety of Moroccan civil society organizations ranging from political and human rights groups to women\u2019s organizations to sports clubs. AMIDEAST will organize special activities to facilitate student connections to these organizations.<\/li>\n<li>Service-learning: AMIDEAST coordinates organized service-learning projects either for individual students or for larger groups. With many connections to a wide range of organizations in Morocco, AMIDEAST can adapt projects individual student interests to ensure a unique and satisfying service-learning experience.<\/li>\n<li>Cross-cultural learning: AMIDEAST organizes a variety of cross-cultural learning opportunities. Ranging from meet-and-greets to formal presentations, these events give participants the chance to interact with Moroccan students, to learn more about Morocco, and to introduce others to American culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1827-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1827-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1827-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Grading System<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><table class=\"three-column-table\" style=\"height: 538px;\" width=\"284\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Grade<\/th>\n<th>Score<\/th>\n<th>SMCM Grade<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A+<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>A+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A<\/td>\n<td>95-99<\/td>\n<td>A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A-<\/td>\n<td>90-94<\/td>\n<td>A-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>B+<\/td>\n<td>87-89<\/td>\n<td>B+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>B<\/td>\n<td>83-86<\/td>\n<td>B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>B-<\/td>\n<td>80-82<\/td>\n<td>B-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>C+<\/td>\n<td>77-79<\/td>\n<td>C+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>C<\/td>\n<td>73-76<\/td>\n<td>C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>C-<\/td>\n<td>70-72<\/td>\n<td>C-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>D+<\/td>\n<td>66-69<\/td>\n<td>D+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>D<\/td>\n<td>60-65<\/td>\n<td>D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>F<\/td>\n<td>59 or lower<\/td>\n<td>F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Credit Conversion<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Amideast credits equate to SMCM credits and so does their grading system.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1827-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"important-links\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1827-10\" ><div id=\"pgc-1827-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1827-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Important<\/strong> Links<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1827-10-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amideast.org\/our-work\/education-abroad-in-the-mena\/abroad-programs\/semester-programs\/regional-studies-in-french\"target=\"_blank\">Rabat Regional Studies in French Program<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1827-10-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/edabroad.amideast.org\/_portal\/tds-program-brochure?programid=12969\"target=\"_blank\">Direct Enroll at AUI Ifrane Program<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1827-10-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; 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