Requirements

Major Declared
All applicants must have declared their major, as the involvement of the student's faculty advisor and major department chair is vital to the application process.

GPA
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 is required. This GPA is a requirement but not a guarantee for OCS approval. For instance, a student with a 2.75 and a strong application may receive approval before a student with a 3.0 and a merely adequate application.

Foreign Language Requirement
A minimum of one semester of the host country's language is required if the language is offered at Kenyon. Please note that a number of programs have specific language requirements beyond this level, and that your application to those programs may require proof of linguistic ability.

Junior class standing*
Most students who study off campus do so during their junior year. Under some circumstances, students are granted permission to participate in OCS during their sophomore year.