Québec is Canada's largest and oldest province. Located in the eastern part of the country, it is bordered on the south by Maine and New York. The long-standing cooperation between Canada and the United States was enhanced by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which brought together these two trading partners with México to form what is potentially the largest single trading bloc in the world. A broader understanding of Canada would be a particularly valuable tool for the thoughtful American university student.
Eight out of ten Québecois are descendants of French colonists who founded New France in the 1600s. Québec's community maintained its culture, religion, and native tongue even after France lost its empire to the British. Today, the Anglophone (English-speaking) and Francophone (French-speaking) cultures continue to coexist in Québec. All IP students participate in a six-week intensive French language program at Université Laval, prior to the beginning of fall semester.
Participating institutions include three
anglophone universities (Concordia and McGill in Montreal, and Bishop's in
Lennoxville) and four francophone universities
(Laval in Quebec City, University of Montreal, Sherbrooke,
and the University of Quebec, a multi-campus system).
At Francophone universities, all courses are taught in French. Students
attending Anglophone institutions take at least one French language course
each term in addition to courses
in their major field.
Language Requirement
None for Anglophone universities; two years of college-level French for Francophone universities. See Canada brochure available from you IP Campus Coordinator.IP Benefits
- Students earn regular academic
credit
for all coursework abroad. - All campus financial aid is applicable (except work study).
- IP is supported financially by the State of California. Students pay participation fees which cover a fraction of the cost.
- IP assists in international arrangements including academic planning, transportation, visas, housing, and other matters.
- Once abroad, students receive assistance from CSU resident staff and/or host institution staff.
Financial Aid
All campus financial aid is applicable (except work study).
Host Institutions
Anglophone:
Bishop's University, Concordia University, McGill University
Francophone:
Université Laval, Université de Montréal, Université de Sherbrooke, école
des Hautes études Commerciales de Montréal (HEC), école Polytechnique,
Université du Québec (UQ), UQ à Chicoutimi, UQ à Hull, UQ à Montréal,
UQ à Rimouski, UQ à Trois-Rivières UQ en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, and école
de Technologie Supérieure.
Calendar
Start Date (tentative): July 6
End Date (tentative): April 29
Eligibility
- Enrollment at a CSU campus
or eligibility to enter from a California Community College.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75. (For all
subjects at McGill University, 3.00. For business studies at
Concordia, 3.0.)
- Upper division or graduate standing.
- For additional eligibility
information,
see your campus contact.
Housing
During the PLP, students live in the university residences. After the PLP,
and prior to the beginning of fall semester, students have time to locate
housing for the academic year. Most choose to live off campus in shared
apartments.
For more information, contact:
International Student Center:
Assistant DIRECTOR:
Robert Carolin
(619) 594-1982
studyabroad@sdsu.edu
College of Arts and Letters
International Programs Coordinator
Prof. Edith Benkov
(619) 594-5127
ebenkov@mail.sdsu.edu
