FAQS FOR HOST INSTITUTIONS
Global UGRAD students must be enrolled in a full-time courseload of at least 12 credit hours. At least half of their courses must be related to their major(s) and at least one course must count as a U.S. Studies course. Typically, this translates to two major-related courses (3 credit hours each), one U.S. Studies course, and one elective. Additionally, students are not permitted to participate in classes that involve a clinical component or patient contact. The Global UGRAD Program requires students to maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 during their semester of study.
Cost share refers to the portion of student costs that the host institution covers. For example, host institutions may offer partial or full discounts on published rates for application fees, tuition, housing and meals, and/or any international student fees. During the application stage, host institutions are able to indicate the type and projected amount of cost share that it anticipates being able to offer Global UGRAD students. Once a host institution is accepted to participate, World Learning and the host will finalize a letter of agreement signed by both parties outlining cost-share contributions. Currently, no minimum amount of cost share is required to participate as each institution is unique in what it can provide. However, please note that cost share is a critical component for the success of the Global UGRAD Program.
Following any cost-share contributions from the host institution, the Global UGRAD Program will cover the remaining cost of attendance, including tuition and fees, book allowance, and on-campus housing and meal plan, as well as provide each student with a monthly stipend for incidentals and local transportation.
Yes, Global UGRAD host institutions are required to provide on-campus housing (with an American roommate) and have available a comprehensive meal plan (at least 19 meals/week).
No. As a pre-condition for participation in the Global UGRAD Program, students are required to achieve a minimum score of 61 on the TOEFL iBT or 100 on the Duolingo exam. Should your institution have a higher minimum TOEFL iBT/Duolingo exam score, we will only place students who meet your minimum requirements at your institution.
For selected students who do not meet the program’s minimum English exam requirements, the Global UGRAD Program provides those students with an intensive virtual English Language Training course during the fall semester. Following completion of the course, students retake their English exam. Should they meet the program minimum, they will be placed at a participating host institution during the spring term of that academic year.
Each year we have more eligible host institutions apply than available slots to host students. As a result, not all eligible host institutions that apply will be selected to participate. We consider a number of factors, including availability of cost share and diversity of institution type, location, etc., to ensure that the program reflects the diversity of higher education institutions across the United States.
Yes, prospective host institutions can indicate which semester they prefer to host students on the application. If the host is willing and able to host students during both the fall and spring terms, that can also be indicated in the application.
Every institution hosts a minimum of three students and a maximum of five students during any given academic term. If host institutions are selected to host students during both semesters, they would host three to five students during the fall term and then three to five new students during the spring term.
Yes, prospective host institutions can indicate on the program application the countries from which it would prefer to receive students in alignment with campus diversity goals. World Learning will make all attempts to accommodate these requests.
Yes, current host institutions need to complete the host application annually for the next upcoming academic year. Please visit our Apply page for more information.
World Learning works in close partnership with host institutions to monitor and ensure the well-being of all Global UGRAD students. While students are on your campus, you should plan to provide them with the same resources that you would any other non-degree international student, including offering them a comprehensive international student orientation. World Learning will also host a Virtual Arrival Orientation for all students to welcome and remind them of their Global UGRAD Program requirements and obligations. We respectfully request that our host institution’s primary point of contact attend this virtual orientation alongside the students to ensure a seamless partnership between the host institution, World Learning, and the students.
Throughout the course of the semester, World Learning staff will regularly check in and communicate with students to monitor their progress and remind them of programmatic requirements including a mid-term academic progress report that must be signed by their professors and academic advisor.
All Global UGRAD students are required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service, ideally off-campus, and we request support from host institutions in helping students identify and connect with such opportunities, as feasible.