Eligibility and Application

Novice Track

• Courses: CHIN 1001-2004
• When: Freshman - Sophomore years
• Proficiency goal: Intermediate Mid / 1+

• Overall GPA of 3.25 or higher
• Accepted into a UNG bachelor's degree program
• Enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, first year Chinese language courses (1001 & 1002)

Novice Track Application

Advanced Track

• Courses: Typically CHIN 3001 and up
• When: Sophomore - Junior years
• Proficiency goal: Intermediate High or Advanced Low or 1+ to 2

• Maintain an overall GPA of 3.25, and a Chinese GPA of 3.75 or higher
• Completion of Chinese courses up to the intermediate level (CHIN 2004)
• Achieve an intermediate-mid level in the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
• Commit to enroll in the appropriate Chinese language and culture courses to prepare for the overseas capstone experience.
• Demonstrate a strong desire to become fluent in Chinese and use Chinese in your future career.

Advanced Track Application (login required)

Capstone Applicant

• Courses: Specialized capstone prep in Chinese
• When: Senior year
• Proficiency goal: Advanced Low to High or 2 to 2+

• Advanced-level proficiency in Chinese equivalent to Level 2 on the ILR scale
• Completed capstone requirements (available on the application)
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required
• Registered at one of the 12 domestic Chinese Flagship granted universities

Capstone Application released annually