2012 USD Fact Book

International Studies Two-thirds ofUSD's undergraduate students participate in a study abroad program, which ranks the university first in the nation among peer institutions, according to the Institute oflnternational Education's 2011 Open Doors Report. This is the first time that the university has ranked No. 1 for the percentage of undergraduates participating in a study abroad program. During the 2010-2011 academic year, USD sent more than 1,000 students abroad. The university runs study abroad programs during fall and spring semesters, January Intersession and summer. The most popular student destinations are Florence, Italy, and Madrid, Spain, during the semester; Barcelona, Spain, and Hong Kong during the Intersession; and London and Paris during the summer. Increasingly, USD students are exploring less traditional locations, such as

Requirements A grade po int average of 2.5 or higher, depend ing on the program, is required for participation in all USO study abroad programs. Students who study abroad for a semester must enroll in 12- 18 units abroad and must have completed a minimum of 45 un its pr ior to departure. For updates about inter- nationa l opportunities abroad or to obtain an applicat ion, visit the International Center in Serra Hall, Room 315, or go to http://gointernational. sandiego.edu.

Chile, Costa Rica and New Zealand. The Second Year Experience Abroad program is a special opportunity for

sophomore students to study abroad for three weeks during the Intersession of their second year at USD. Students take core curriculum courses taught by USD faculty in one of three locations: Florence, Italy; Hong Kong or Seville, Spain.

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