Study Abroad in Nanjing: Academics

This program is open to students in good standing (2.5 minimum GPA).

Course load

Between 12 and 15 credits is recommended. All students take beginner or intermediate Mandarin (5 credits) and Chinese Cultural History (4 credits), plus one or both of the other two courses available.

Assessment/transcripts

Students take exams in all courses. Transcripts are issued by Nanjing University.

Classes

Classes meet for approximately 14 weeks each semester.

Student advising

The AIFS Resident Director and staff in the Institute for International Students are available for student academic advising.

Course Load

12 to 15 semester credits total:
Beginner or Intermediate Mandarin - 5 semester credits
Chinese Cultural History - 4 semester credits
One or both of the elective courses - 3 or 6 semester credits