{"id":1881,"date":"2026-01-13T20:55:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T20:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/?page_id=1881"},"modified":"2026-04-23T16:53:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:53:34","slug":"james-cook-university-australia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/office-of-international-education-new\/james-cook-university-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"James Cook University, Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1881\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1881-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1881-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1881-0-0-0\" 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-1881-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1881-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1881-1-0-0\" 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-c67d20f9f743-1881\"\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\/australia-e1768337680534.jpg\" width=\"531\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/australia-e1768337680534.jpg 531w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/australia-e1768337680534-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/australia-e1768337680534-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\" alt=\"A scuba diver underwater gives two thumbs up, wearing a wetsuit, mask, and fins, with coral visible in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1881-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1881-1-1-0\" 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: 2.8<\/li>\n<li>Judicial Check<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1881-1-1-1\" 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>2 campuses, Townsville and Cairns<\/li>\n<li>Courses available for all SMCM disciplines including science majors<\/li>\n<li>Guaranteed Housing in JCU Residence Halls<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/14W-FvVCxFigejXKVjSh5Tiu1CmoKmPVl\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WATCH: Recorded JCU Info Session!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1881-1-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1881-1-2-0\" 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 \u201cJCU Trimester 1\u201d Program Dates:\u00a0 Late January \u2013 Late April<\/li>\n<li>SMCM and JCU Application Deadline: October 1st\u00a0 final deadline on<a href=\"https:\/\/smcm.via-trm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Via TRM.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Note: Both applications are submitted together.<\/li>\n<li>Estimated Fall\/Trimester 3 Deadline: March 1st<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1881-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1881-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1881-2-0-0\" 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-d75171398898-1881\"\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-1881-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"about-the-program\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1881-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-1881-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1881-3-0-0\" 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-1881-3-0-1\" 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>Established in 1970, James Cook University (JCU) is a leading Australian research university and is ranked in the top four percent of the world\u2019s higher education institutions. \u00a0The curriculum is dedicated to ensuring that it\u2019s teaching, learning and research is of high quality and designed to deliver practical benefits to the local region. \u00a0It is a highly diverse community with many nationalities, cultures, religions and languages. \u00a0The large international student population comes from over 100 countries.<\/p>\n<p>The University conducts nationally significant and internationally recognized research in areas such as marine sciences, biodiversity, tropical ecology and environments, global warming, tourism, and tropical medicine and public health care in under-served populations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1881-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1881-3-1-0\" 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-113ccd71f3e6-1881\"\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\/03\/6312617990_9e64f63cae_b.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/03\/6312617990_9e64f63cae_b.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/03\/6312617990_9e64f63cae_b-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" alt=\"A yellow and green ferry labeled &quot;Scarborough&quot; sails on the water with Sydney Harbour Bridge and city buildings visible in the background under a clear sky.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1881-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"locations\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1881-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-1881-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1881-4-0-0\" 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-1881-4-0-1\" 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>James Cook University is located in Queensland, the second-largest state in Australia, situated in the northeast of the country. It is surrounded by the spectacular ecosystems of the rainforests of the wet tropics, the dry savannahs, and the iconic Great Barrier Reef.<\/p>\n<p>There are two campus\u2019 available to SMCM students: <strong>Townsville and Cairns.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Townsville is Australia\u2019s largest tropical city with a population of around 185,000. \u00a0It is a thriving coastal city and port, and a stepping-off point for visiting the Great Barrier Reef. \u00a0The resort regions of the Whitsunday Islands and Mission Beach are within easy reach, as are historic outback towns such as Charters Towers.<\/p>\n<p>Cairns is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia. \u00a0Attractions include two World Heritage natural environments \u2013 the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the Wet Tropics ancient rainforests; nearby resort regions include Port Douglas and Mission Beach; the Atherton Tablelands and outback Queensland is within easy reach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1881-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1881-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1881-5-0-0\" 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-1881-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1881-5-1-0\" 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-1881-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"academics\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1881-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-1881-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1881-6-0-0\" 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-113ccd71f3e6-1881\"\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\/03\/BORST-Kristina-Diversity.jpg\" width=\"1360\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/03\/BORST-Kristina-Diversity.jpg 1360w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/03\/BORST-Kristina-Diversity-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/03\/BORST-Kristina-Diversity-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/03\/BORST-Kristina-Diversity-768x1157.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/03\/BORST-Kristina-Diversity-1020x1536.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1360px) 100vw, 1360px\" alt=\"Two ducks with brown and gray plumage and orange eyes stand side by side on a rock near the water&#039;s edge.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1881-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1881-6-1-0\" 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-1881-6-1-1\" 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>Students can take classes during JCU\u2019s Trimester 1 (Spring) or Trimester 3 (Fall) at either campus. They are recommended to take 4 courses for a full trimester load, but no more than 2-3 STEM courses at a time. There is also a special option to add a block course; reach out to the OIE for more details about this.<\/p>\n<p>SMCM students are eligible to enroll in most subjects in any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jcu.edu.au\/students\/how-to-use-subject-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study area<\/a> at JCU, provided that pre-requisites and other requirements are met, allowing you to take courses within your major as well as opportunities to take courses on topics that are uniquely Australian. \u00a0JCU\u2019s 3-credit courses are deemed to be equivalent to SMCM\u2019s 4-credit courses, so most students elect to take 4 courses while they are abroad. Take a look at the JCU course catalog or \u201cSubject Search\u201d to make sure they\u2019ll have academic offerings that are relevant for your path to graduation. It\u2019s a bit confusing, so please watch this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hBRRufykjkU&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">video<\/a> to get started. In September 2024, JCU launched their new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jcu.edu.au\/global-experience\/inbound-programs\/select-your-subjects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Experience course tool.<\/a> Use that link to browse courses that will be available in 2025 and refer to the subject search to pull course descriptions!<\/p>\n<p>Class structure may be very different from what SMCM students are used to. \u00a0Many classes will require students to attend two parts: a lecture and a tutorial. \u00a0Lectures may be very large with hundreds of students and involve very little interaction between students and the faculty. \u00a0Tutorials are generally much smaller and are reserved for discussion, projects, and group work. \u00a0Science classes may also offer a practical (lab) which can be several hours long, once per week. \u00a0Depending on the class, you may also find that there are very few assessments throughout the semester, meaning that 60-80% of your grade could be entirely dependent on your final exam. \u00a0Excellent time management is required to be successful in your courses at JCU.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that the grading and credit system is very different at JCU.\u00a0 JCU credits will transfer as 1.25 SMCM credits. SMCM will round up or down based on the conversion. Example: A 3 credit JCU course will transfer as a 4 credit SMCM course. Credits will transfer in accordance with the SMCM transfer credit policy. Please see the following chart to understand the JCU grading scale and how it converts back to SMCM:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1881-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"housing-and-meals\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1881-7\" ><div id=\"pgc-1881-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1881-7-0-0\" 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-1881-7-0-1\" 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>On the Townsville campus, students are guaranteed on-campus accommodations. Students have the option of living for the estimated program cost at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unilodge.com.au\/student-accommodation-townsville\/george-roberts-hall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Roberts Hall, or another subject to cost adjustment.<\/a> All rooms are private but students share bathrooms and other living spaces. \u00a0Students will also be provided with meal plans but there is an on-campus grocery store where students may purchase other snacks and food if they so choose. All students will be required to register for their on-campus housing by the JCU stated deadline. Important: Housing can be competitive at JCU, and usually opens on April 1st for S2. Students are encourage to register as soon as possible and follow JCU and Unilodge communications carefully.<\/p>\n<p>On the Cairns campus, students have the option of living on-campus in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unilodge.com.au\/student-accommodation-cairns\/john-grey-hall\/rooms-apartments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John Grey Hall<\/a>, or off-campus in accommodations such as the Cairns Student Lodge. Meal plans are available in on-campus accommodations, and vary in off-campus accommodations. All students who live on-campus will be required to register for their housing by the JCU stated deadline.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1881-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"student-life\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1881-8\" ><div id=\"pgc-1881-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1881-8-0-0\" 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-1881-8-0-1\" 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>Life as a JCU student is much more than attending lectures and tutorials. It\u2019s also about meeting new people, having fun and developing lifelong skills. \u00a0The International Student Centre is a hub for information for study abroad students. \u00a0They offer welcome services and orientation programming as well as support throughout the semester and will advise you about opportunities to get involved on campus.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jcusa.edu.au\/cns-clubs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JCU Student Association<\/a> has a number of recognized clubs and societies that include sporting, recreational, and faculty groups. Clubs and societies play an active role in the University community by providing students the opportunity to meet people with common interests and to pursue those interests.<\/p>\n<p>Australia is also one of the few countries in the world where students are permitted to work while studying. \u00a0Keep in mind, however, that part-time work may not always be readily available and that there are restrictions on where and how much you are able to work as a facet of your student visa. \u00a0Therefore you should not rely solely on part-time work to pay for housing or living expenses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1881-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1881-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1881-9-0-0\" 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>JCU Grade<\/th>\n<th>JCH Description<\/th>\n<th>SMCM Grade<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HD<\/td>\n<td>High Distinction<\/td>\n<td>A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>D<\/td>\n<td>Distinction<\/td>\n<td>A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>C<\/td>\n<td>Credit<\/td>\n<td>B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>P<\/td>\n<td>Pass<\/td>\n<td>C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>P-<\/td>\n<td>Pass Minus<\/td>\n<td>D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PC<\/td>\n<td>Pass Conceded<\/td>\n<td>D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>F<\/td>\n<td>Fail<\/td>\n<td>F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Note: grade equivalencies between U.S. and international institutions are subject to change without notice. the equivalencies provided here are understand to be accurate and up to date as of September 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1881-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"important-links\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1881-10\" ><div id=\"pgc-1881-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1881-10-0-0\" 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-1881-10-0-1\" 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%; 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