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International Studies Program


Admission Requirements

Applicants seeking a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies are expected to meet SIUE’s general undergraduate admission requirements. High school students who plan to major in international studies at SIUE are highly recommended to complete three to four years of a foreign language.

To be admitted to the international studies program, students must:

  • Complete all academic development courses required by the University
  • Complete any required courses to address high school deficiencies
  • Attain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Complete the general education requirements for writing skills courses (i.e. ENG 101 and 102 or equivalent).

Admission into this program requires an application to declare a major. Students declaring a major in international studies must select, in consultation with the program director and the program adviser, one of the program’s three concentration areas and a minor.

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