The program and supervision by Rutgers staff end in Constance after final examinations. Students then become responsible for their own travel and living arrangements. The program is limited to thirty participants selected from the various colleges of Rutgers University and from colleges throughout the United States and Canada.
Admission is open to all majors and disciplines.
A good knowledge of German is essential since all courses are conducted in German. At a minimum, students should have completed course work through first-year literature and, preferably, advanced grammar courses as well. To ensure that candidates meet graduation requirements and make the best choice of courses available, they should plan their academic program carefully with the help of department advisers and academic deans. The program is designed for 30 credits, which includes the preliminary course and the academic year in Constance. Examinations, written work, hours of contact, and the level of instruction meet, in full, the standards maintained at Rutgers University.