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Eligibility for Exchanges
You are able to go on exchange in your third, fourth or fifth year. Business students are restricted to studying abroad in their fourth year and it is recommended that Communication Studies students and Economics students go abroad in their third year.
To be eligible for exchange, you must:
- Complete a minimum of 10 credits before participating.
- Have a minimum GPA of 7.0, based on your cumulative GPA (meaning we will take into account all grades earned during your time at Laurier).
- If your GPA is between 6.0 and 6.9, you must have a GPA Waiver Form signed by your academic advisor and submitted with your application. See the section on Supplemental Forms and Information for more information.
Other Eligibility Requirements
Eligible to study abroad but will pay international student fees to Laurier.
You must investigate the implications to your study permit and visa requirements to travel to the host country. Contact an International Student Advisor for more information and guidance.
You can choose one study abroad term unless you choose to do a co-op work placement abroad for a second term.
There are more opportunities to go abroad in the fall because there are more partner institutions with corresponding term dates.
See your co-op coordinator to determine the best time to go on exchange.
Consult with academic advisors at both institutions regarding your exchange.
Academic advisors from both institutions must sign your departmental approval form.
Tuition for your exchange term is paid to your home institution.
You are eligible to go on exchange but you are required to enrol in full-time studies at the host institution.