Center for International Programs
The Center for International Programs has several functions: (1) to recruit international students to programs of study at The College of Saint Rose, (2) to support international students with services and activities, (3) to promote and facilitate study abroad at The College of Saint Rose and (4) to manage the English as a Second Language offerings of the College.
I. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RECRUITMENT
Please see the Admissions section of this catalog for full details on admission standards and application processes for international students.
II. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
The Center for International Programs also facilitates the acculturation of international students to life at The College of Saint Rose by helping students navigate cultural, educational, and personal adjustments. More specifically, the Office assists students with maintaining good governmental status, coordinates activities and programs for students, oversees orientation, and assists students with various student services.
III. STUDY ABROAD
Students who are interested in studying abroad can choose from two types of experiences: Faculty Led Programs or Semester Study Abroad. Please refer to the webpages for the Center for International Programs on the Saint Rose website for a list of all study abroad opportunities offered in upcoming semesters.
Faculty Led Programs
The primary objectives of a Faculty Led Program are (1) to provide The College of Saint Rose students with a short-term global or domestic academic experience, and (2) to encourage Saint Rose faculty to expand their global or domestic travel interests, skills, experiences and contacts. A Faculty Led Program (FLP) is a combination of a Saint Rose course and a short-term global or US travel experience, with the travel portion playing a key role in achieving the academic objectives of the course. Participants are enrolled in the course for the duration of the academic term and/or for the semester the FLP will be offered. Participants pay Saint Rose tuition, a short-term Faculty Led Program fee, and an additional fee to cover the travel component of the course.
Student eligibility for faculty led programs:
1. Students must be matriculated students
2. Students must have a 2.5 GPA
3. Students must have completed 30 credit hours at The College of Saint Rose prior to studying abroad. Transfer students must have completed one complete semester. First year students may begin the application process at the completion of the first semester of study if they have the necessary GPA.
4. Students must be in good academic and judicial standing
Semester Study Abroad
The College of Saint Rose is affiliated with a number of overseas universities and study abroad providers, offering study abroad experiences to students in over 30 countries. The Office of Global and Field Studies provides guidance in choosing an appropriate program and planning for the experience of living and learning in a foreign country. Please review the timeline for study abroad to view all the necessary steps.
Students will be charged The College of Saint Rose tuition and an off-campus program fee rather than the cost indicated in the program’s materials, as this gives students the opportunity to receive St. Rose grants/scholarships and maintain eligibility for federal and state funds. If the host study abroad tuition is higher than The College of Saint Rose tuition, the student will pay the difference. College of Saint Rose students studying abroad are responsible for the room and board fees of the affiliated program.
Student eligibility for semester study abroad:
1. Students must be matriculated students
2. Students must have a 2.5 or 3.0 GPA (depends on the host institution)
3. Students must have completed 30 credit hours at The College of Saint Rose prior to studying abroad. Transfer students must have completed one complete semester. First year students may begin the application process at the completion of the first semester of study if they have the necessary GPA.
4. Students must be in good academic and judicial standing
IV. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) PROGRAM
The Center for International Programs also manages the College’s English as a Second Language program. This program is designed primarily for admitted applicants who have not yet met the English proficiency requirements for enrolling in degree programs.
Courses in the ESL Program can be found with the undergraduate course listings online. Typically, ESL courses are offered in Fall and Spring semesters. An intensive Summer program is also offered in the Summer II term.