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Admissions

Application Deadlines:

Fall Semester: March 15
Spring Semester: Extended to October 31, 2009 (Originally October 15)

For Spring 2010, the application deadline has been extended to October 31, 2009.

Admissions Calendar:

Review of applications will begin according to the following timetable.

Requirements:

• • Minimum GPA: 3.0 or higher
• • Open to students who have completed a minimum of four semesters of college-level Chinese with grades of B or better.
• • All students must complete the full 16-credit program, enrolling in two academic courses and one internship

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Program Fee

2009/2010 Program Cost: $22,810.

The following are included in the program fee:

• • Tuition
• • Internship placement
• • Housing
• • Airfare from designated West Coast cities
• • Field trips
• • Emergency travel assistance coverage

Additional expenses to consider.

The cost for 2010/2011 has not yet been announced and will be subject to approval by the Board of Trustees at Boston University.

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Spring Semester:
January 11th to June 6th, 2010

Applicants will be notified of any changes to the program calendar. For specific program dates, please visit our dates page.

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Boston Staff

The Boston University Shanghai Programs are administered by staff at Boston University. A program manager manages the admissions and orientation procedures, and maintains contact with students prior to their arrival in Shanghai. The Boston Office also houses the resident director who is responsible for everyday operations.

Shanghai Program Manager
Kathleen Rodriguez Dietzel


Full BUIP Staff List

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