Both elective and business courses may be selected. While careful attention is required in scheduling of the on-campus program, the cultural values of the overseas experience make participation highly desirable. Advisement is available in both the Offices of International Programs and the School's Office of Student Services. A maximum of sixteen credits per semester may be elected. For further information about the Study Abroad Programs see the Office of International Programs website.
Tutorials supplement lectures in many courses.
Duration Full year or semester Academic Structure Students take intensive language course as well as four university courses each semester. Grading is done on a scale of 1 - 7, and 4 is a passing. Spring semester Academic Structure Students take a minimum of four courses or 20 Spanish credits per semester. Full year or semester Academic Structure Students are to enroll in five to six regular university courses. Prior knowledge of Chinese is not necessary, but language study at Georgetown is strongly advised.