Can I?

Any student enrolled in the BBA/iBBA program may apply to study abroad for one term. To be eligible to participate in the Exchange Program, students must:

1. Be in year 3 or year 4 for the proposed exchange term
2. Have successfully completed:
   • all year 1 and year 2 requirements for those applying for 3rd year exchange
   • all year 1, 2 and 3 requirements for those applying for 4th year exchange
3. Attain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.50 prior to the desired exchange term
4. iBBAs must have successfully completed intermediate level language competency, or higher, with a minimum grade of C.

For more information about the exchange program requirements and policies please see the Undergraduate Academic Handbook.

Should I?

Every Fall, the International Relations Office invites students to attend an International Opportunities Fair and Information Session to start their planning and research for all exchange destinations and possibilities.  All students considering going on exchange should attend the fair and information session prior to researching and submitting their applications.

Global Opportunities Fair

The Fair is the event to learn about the schools with which have exchange partnerships.  Students will have the opportunity to view material about the school and their exchange program. However, what holds most value is being about to speak to Schulich students who have previously been on exchange, as well as students here on exchange.

In addition, students can learn about other opportunities to “internationalize” their degree or get involved in the exchange community.

Intro to Exchange & Exchange Application Success Strategies

To complement the fair, we will hold sessions where students can receive more details and ask us questions about the following:

• All International Opportunities
• Student Experience Panel
• New Partnerships
• Eligibility and academics
• Finances
• Application requirements and selection process
• Tips and tricks to be the best exchange applicant you can be

Global Opportunities Week Information and Presentations

GO WEEK 2025 INFORMATION

Let’s GO! Intro to Exchange Session:

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Presentation Recording

Exchange Application Success Strategies:

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Presentation Recording

Exchange Application Q&A and Drop-in Advising

As mentioned during the info session I will be offering Q&A and Drop-in advising for the exchange application leading up to the deadline.

What’s the difference between a Q&A and Drop-in Advising sessions?

Q&A Session: An open meeting with all interested students to ask generic questions about the application that other students could benefit from listening to.

Drop-in Advising: One-on-one short meetings to discuss personal/confidential questions/situations about exchange.

Please attend the session that applies to the questions you have. The calendar is below (then click on the date to access the Zoom meeting):

**Only attend Q&A drop-in below if you attended both sessions link above or watched the recordings. I will not be answering questions that are answered on the website or in the info session recordings. **

Exchange Reports

Pre Winter 2020 – Log in with your Passport York

Winter 2020 & 2022 to Winter 2025 – you MUST log in with your York U email through Outlook.

2026-2027 Application Process

CLICK HERE FOR UPDATED APPLICATION INFORMATION!

Matching Procedure

Students are evaluated by the Exchange Selection Committee on their overall application, including interview and optional creative submission, then given an overall score. The Committee is looking at:

• Rationale of exchange choices
• Attitude towards a global experience
• Professionalism and ambassadorial skills
• Evaluation ranking and available spaces

Students will be invited to a ceremony at the end of the selection process where they will learn the school they have been matched. They will be given one week to confirm their acceptance of the offer.

Partner School Nominations

Once confirmed, the Undergraduate International Program Coordinator will nominate the student(s) to the partner school at which time the exchange school will contact the student to begin setting up the exchange. The student will be required to submit the requested documentation to the exchange school.

Student Responsibilities

To be updated

Student Responsibilities

Academic

Students will required to submit the following items:

• Exchange Report
• Social Media Submission
• Volunteer at International Opportunities Fair
• Join the Open Arms Committee
• Update your Resume

Please follow the format outlined in the Exchange Report & Social Media Requirements.

For any additional questions or concerns, feel free to contact a member of the International Relations Team