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Yale Eligibility Requirements for a Non-Yale Summer Abroad

If you are interested in studying abroad through a Non-Yale summer program, you must meet these minimum requirements to be approved to study abroad. If you don't meet a particular requirement, see below for additional information.

  • Have completed your first year at Yale
  • Students can apply to study abroad for summer after their first, sophomore, or junior year
  • Not be on disciplinary probation at the time of enrollment abroad
  • Have not already transferred in the maximum of two transfer credits from outside of Yale for courses taken during the summer or on a leave of absence

Pin: In addition to Yale's eligibility requirements, you must meet the eligibility requirements and academic prerequisites of your intended study abroad program, including any language prerequisite, if applicable.

What if I don't meet the eligibility requirements listed above?

FAQ: Already Transferred in 2 Outside Credits

You may look into a Yale program as an option for a summer study abroad experience such as a Yale Summer Session Programs Abroad or Yale in London.

FAQ: Disciplinary probation

If your probation ends at the end of the spring term, then you are eligible to apply. If your probation carries through the following fall term, you are not eligible.

Additional Considerations based on your Student Enrollment Status

FAQ: Transfer Students

  • It is important to discuss your study abroad plans with your Residential College Dean and Dean Risa Sodi to review your specific academic plan and credits needed for graduation.
  • For Non-Yale Summer Abroad programs, you may receive up to 2 transfer credits for work completed outside Yale after matriculation.

FAQ: Eli Whitney Students

It is important to discuss your study abroad plans with your Residential College Dean and Dean Risa Sodi to review your specific academic plan and credits needed for graduation. You are eligible to study abroad as long as you enroll in Yale College for at least 4 terms, earning by attendance at Yale a minimum of 18 course credits, and meet the following conditions:

  • Before enrolling abroad: have accumulated at least 12 course credits but no more than 22 course credits toward the 36-course-credit requirement
  • While abroad: enroll in full-time work at the university level
  • Upon return: enroll for at least 2 terms in Yale College

FAQ: Students on a Leave of Absence

If you are currently taking a leave of absence and wish to participate in a Non-Yale Summer Abroad following the leave, you are eligible to apply. All regular study abroad deadlines apply. Two credits is the maximum amount of transfer credit you can earn for courses taken during a Non-Yale Summer Abroad and during a leave of absence. If you are planning to transfer two credits from your leave of absence, you cannot bring in an additional two credits from a Non-Yale Summer Abroad. However, you could apply to attend a Yale summer program instead such as Yale Summer Session Progams Abroad or Yale in London.

FAQ: Withdrawn Students

If you have withdrawn from Yale College for any reason, you are ineligible to participate in any programs abroad for credit. If you are reinstated, the first semester back must be done on the Yale campus.