Temple students seeking approval to study on an External Program must meet the eligibility requirements outlined below, as well as the eligibility criteria required by their External Program.
Eligibility Requirements
Temple programs are open to qualified students matriculated at any U.S. or Canadian college or university.
You are eligible to apply if you meet the following requirements.
Are enrolled fulltime and will have completed 2 semesters before studying abroad
- You are enrolled as a full-time matriculated student at the time of application as well as during the semester prior to studying abroad.
- You will have completed at least two (2) semesters of college-level study by the program start.
Are in good academic standing and meet minimum GPA requirement for the program
You meet minimum cumulative GPA requirement, on a 4.0 scale from all colleges/universities attended. The requirement varies by program:
- Temple Semester Programs: 2.75 (Internships: 3.0)
- Temple Summer Programs: 2.5
- Exchange Programs: 2.75
- External Programs: 2.5
You remain in good academic standing from the time of application until the start of your term abroad; students on academic warning are not eligible to participate.
Have a valid passport
You will need a passport, valid well beyond the length of your program, by the application deadline.
View deadlines and validity requirements for your host country.
Are in good disciplinary standing
You are in good disciplinary standing at the time of application and remain so through the start of your term abroad. Students who have been found responsible for a code of conduct violation and will not be in good disciplinary standing (including disciplinary probation) may submit a petition for review.
Meet the minimum age requirement
You are at least 18 years old at the time of application.
Application Requirements and Deadlines
- Complete the External Programs Approval Process by Temple's deadline.
- Academic advisor form, available within the online application. This form is completed by your academic advisor, who will be asked to confirm your course selection for this program is appropriate for your academic plan. Be sure to request your recommendation by the application deadline.
- Apply for acceptance to your External Program by their application deadline. Visit your program's website for application procedures and deadlines.