By the time you return, the confidence you have gained, your independence, global awareness, and knowledge of a multicultural world will enhance everything you do in the future, personally, academically, and professionally. In addition, CSU students may participate in programs sponsored by other American universities or by private nonprofit study abroad organizations. OIP maintains reference materials for a wide variety of study abroad programs throughout the world. Study abroad advisers are available to help students verify that a program of interest will meet University requirements for credit transfer. Program specifics vary greatly with respect to GPA requirements, cost and what is included in the price listed, foreign language requirements, etc.
Some programs require more independence than others.
For example, there are group programs which require students to travel, live, and study with other American students and there are programs that allow students to study abroad on an individual basis. Be sure to attend an information session where the methods of researching the diverse opportunities are explained. Keep in mind that only you can determine the program and location which is best for you. Italy, CSU Art Dept. These programs are open to all CSU students who meet the GPA requirement of 2.5 for Czech Republic, New Zealand, Wales, Australia, and Spain and who have completed specific Art prerequisites for the Italy program.