FAQS FOR RECEIVING INSTITUTIONS
Global UGRAD students must be enrolled in a full-time course load of at least 12 credit hours. At least half of their courses must be related to their major(s), and at least one course must count as a U.S. Studies course. Typically, this translates to two major-related courses (3 credit hours each), one U.S. Studies course, and one elective. Additionally, students are not permitted to participate in classes that involve a clinical component or patient contact. The Global UGRAD Program requires students to maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 during their semester of study.
Cost share refers to the portion of student costs that the receiving institution covers. For example, institutions may offer partial or full discounts on published rates for application fees, tuition, housing and meals, and/or any international student fees. During the application stage, receiving institutions can indicate the type and projected amount of cost share they anticipate offering Global UGRAD students. Once a receiving institution is accepted to participate, World Learning and the institution will finalize a letter of agreement signed by both parties that outlines cost-sharing contributions. Currently, no minimum cost-share is required to participate, as each institution is unique in what it can provide. However, please note that cost share is a critical component for the success of the Global UGRAD Program.
Following any cost-share contributions from the receiving institution, the Global UGRAD Program will cover the remaining cost of attendance, including tuition and fees, book allowance, and on-campus housing and meal plan, as well as provide each student with a monthly stipend for incidentals and local transportation.
Yes, institutions that partner with Global UGRAD are required to provide on-campus housing (with an American roommate) and have a comprehensive meal plan (at least 19 meals/week) available.
No. As a pre-condition for participation in the Global UGRAD Program, students are required to achieve a minimum score of 61 on the TOEFL iBT or 100 on the Duolingo exam. Should your institution have a higher minimum TOEFL iBT/Duolingo exam score, we will only place students who meet your minimum requirements at your institution.
For selected students who do not meet the program’s minimum English exam requirements, the Global UGRAD Program provides an intensive virtual English Language Training course during the fall semester. Following completion of the course, students retake their English exam. Should they meet the program minimum, they will be placed at a participating institution during the spring term of that academic year.
Each year, we receive more applications from eligible institutions than there are available slots to admit students. As a result, not all eligible institutions that apply will be selected to participate.
Yes, prospective receiving institutions can indicate which semester they prefer to receive students on the application. If the institution is willing and able to admit students during both the fall and spring terms, that can also be indicated in the application.
Every institution hosts a minimum of three students and a maximum of five students during any given academic term. If institutions are selected to enroll students during both semesters, they would receive three to five students in the fall term and then three to five new students in the spring term.
Yes, prospective institutions can indicate on the program application the countries from which they would prefer to receive students.
Yes, current partner institutions need to complete the application annually for the upcoming academic year. Please visit our Apply page for more information.
World Learning works in close partnership with U.S. institutions to monitor and ensure the well-being of all Global UGRAD students. While students are on your campus, you should plan to provide them with the same resources you would for any other non-degree international student, including a comprehensive international student orientation. World Learning will also host a Virtual Arrival Orientation for all students to welcome and remind them of their Global UGRAD Program requirements and obligations. We respectfully request that our receiving institution’s primary point of contact attend this virtual orientation alongside the students to ensure a seamless partnership between the receiving institution, World Learning, and the students.
Throughout the semester, World Learning staff will regularly check in and communicate with students to monitor their progress and remind them of programmatic requirements, including a mid-term academic progress report that must be signed by their professors and academic advisor.
All Global UGRAD students are required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service, ideally off-campus, and we request that receiving institutions support students in identifying and connecting with such opportunities, as feasible.