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Basic Requirements for the Study Abroad Programs at Heartland Community College

There are minimum requirements and basic decisions a student must make before studying abroad. This is the place to begin.

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General Requirements

  • 2.75 GPA
  • An A or B in English 101
  • 12-15 hours of earned credit
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Application with deposit

Application Information

Different programs have different applications, deadlines and requirements. Contact Heartland's Study Abroad Office at (309) 268-8664 for applications and deadlines. Applications should be completed only when a student has made a final destination decision.

After applying, students must schedule an interview with International Programs staff. If accepted, a student must attend orientation.

Course Information

Some programs involve a language requirement.

  • Canterbury, England - Students take a Modern Britain class, either British History or Literature, and two electives.
  • Salzburg, Austria - In semester study, students take Austrian Civilization, Art History or Music Appreciation, two electives and a German class, but no prior German language experience is required. Summer study students take two electives.
  • San José, Costa Rica - Students are tested on their fluency in Spanish and placed in an appropriate course. They also take a culture course.
  • Seville, Spain - Students take two Spanish courses. Students are tested on their fluency in Spanish and then placed in the appropriate courses. In addition, they take a Spanish Culture Course, a Service Learning Course and one Elective.
  • Sydney, Australia - Students take a history course and a special topics course.

Housing Information

For all destinations, except Australia, students live with host families either in the host city or surrounding area.

Things to Keep in Mind

There will be many details to arrange before your trip. To study abroad a student must possess:

  • A valid passport (Participants with a current passport must be sure that it expires 6+ months after their program end date. If the passport was acquired before age 18, it is highly likely that a new passport will be required.)
  • Travel insurance
  • Some countries may require a visa, immunizations or other considerations to enter the country.

Students will receive further information once accepted into the program.