International Experience FAQ

• Are CHHS FLPs open to everyone? Who is eligible to apply?

  • FLPs are opent to all degree-seeking SJSU students who are 18 or older and have completed their freshmen year before the program start date. Graduate students are also welcome to apply and some FLPs are targeted for graduate students. Some programs may have other eligibility requirements such as GPA requirements, course pre-requisites or language proficiency.

• Can I apply if I am currently a freshman?
  • We recommend sending an email to spartansabroad@sjsu.edu and let us know which program you are interested in submitting an application. While there may be programs open to all academic levels, some programs do require applicants to be in upper division standing in order to apply.
• Can Open University students participate in CHHS FLPs?

  • Non-SJSU students may also participate in FLPs. This includes SJSU alumni, students from other universities, as well as general community members. If you are in any of these categories, you can apply through SJSU Open University to enroll in an FLP.

• Do I Have to be Upper Division Standing?

  • Not all programs require students to be upper division standing (60 units completed). Some may require successful completion of the Writing Skills Test (WST) prior to applying for the program. Please see individual program information for more details.

• How do I register?

  • Submit the Faculty-Led Program (FLP) application and the deposit. Once the course has final approval, the FLP Office emails the students that the course is then available for registration and payment of the rest of the course fees. Visit the Study Abroad FLP application process page for additional details.

• How can I register for the class that falls outside of my program of study?

  • In some cases you will need a special permission number from the Faculty member if the course falls outside your area of study. Most FLP’s are offered to all SJSU students and many fulfill GE requirements. Be sure to check with your academic advisor about where the FLP program you are interested in fits and check to see if there are any academic requirements /pre-requisites such as the WST before applying.

• Can I get financial aid?

  • For graduate students enrollment in at least 4 units of coursework over the summer will make one eligible for financial aid. For undergraduates, student enrollment in at least 6 units of coursework over the summer will make one eligible for financial aid. The Financial Aid that is being disbursed is part of your financial aid package for the year so if you know you would like to participate in an FLP, be sure to save some of your financial aid for the summer.  Also be sure to check with your college to see if there are any scholarships available for students studying on FLPs.

• Does program costs cover my stay, food, etc.?

  • The Program costs do not cover personal expenses but cover SJSU tuition, lodging, tours and lessons. Students are responsible for plane tickets and personal expenses.

• Do we have to go to class when we’re abroad? What do we do in class?

  • Yes. Each program is designed as an individual summer intensive course in its specialized area. Students attend global lectures and experience the cultural aspects of their program country. Students will learn about culture, language, history and diversity in some of the most dynamic cities in the world.

• Do we have free time?
  • Yes. Students are highly encouraged to explore and enrich their global experience.

The Study Abroad Program FAQ can help if you have additional questions.