Certificate for International Students

Students from other countries who are enrolled in nondegree programs may select courses that will enable them to qualify for the Certificate for International Students. The program requires a minimum of one year in residence and a cumulative average of 2.0 for 20 credits of work.

Certificate programs can be designed to meet the needs of individual students. Students may earn a certificate in general studies or in a particular field, such as American studies, international relations, or English. Students may choose a field from any of the departmental or regular interdisciplinary majors offered at the College and may want to consult with the department concerned, their academic advisor, or with the dean of international students about their course selections.

Students choosing to earn a certificate in a specific field must complete at least 12 of 20 credits in courses primarily concerned with that field with satisfactory academic standing. Students who complete their program of study with a cumulative average of 3.5 or better receive the certificate with distinction. For more information about the Certificate for International Students, contact the McCulloch Center for Global Initiatives at global@mtholyoke.edu.