Students

Academic FAQs

What are the admissions requirements for BCA?

Because BCA students attend academically excellent institutions around the world, they must meet a number of requirements. Among them: you must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study, you must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing at a U.S. or Canadian college or university and you must have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.60 (the GPA requirement is higher for some programs).

What are the language requirements for BCA?

BCA offers dozens of study abroad options - and many are taught in English. Some are offered in a foreign language, and several even offer instruction in both English and a foreign language. More about language pre-requisites.

How many credits will I get for studying with BCA?

Like most U.S. colleges and universities, BCA requires that students take a full course load of at least 12 credit hours per semester, but most take 15-16. Check with your U.S. college or university about policies regarding transfer of credits from study abroad.

Will my credits transfer?

As part of BCA's application for study abroad, students must obtain academic approval from their college or university. You should discuss course selections with your academic advisor. For courses available at each study center, check the study abroad program pages...

What about my transcript?

BCA makes transcripts available to each student's U.S. college or university at the end of every semester. Students may also request additional BCA transcripts for future employees or graduate schools. More about transcripts.

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