Champlain Abroad Montreal Frequently Asked Questions

You must be a full-time student in good academic standing. A 2.75 GPA is encouraged when applying to Champlain Abroad Montreal.

If you are going to Montreal you don't have to be a gaming student. Every major has the ability to study abroad at Champlain. However, depending on your major, spring or fall semester will align better with your curriculum.

Champlain operates two centers in Montreal and Dublin. These schools share similar course standards at the same cost as Burlington tuition. Champlain has a direct partnership with exchange schools in New Zealand, Netherlands, and Scotland. Third party is not affiliated with Champlain; thus, courses must be approved by the Champlain Abroad office to substitute semester requirements.

Visit champlain.terradotta.com and set up an account using your Champlain mymail. Select your desired semester and complete all required steps on the dashboard. This will include requirements such as two faculty references, unofficial transcript, and learning content.

Within the Champlain Abroad Montreal program students will receive institutional financial aid. In addition, Champlain offers both internal and outside scholarship opportunities.

Yes, if you plan to study abroad in Montreal you have the opportunity to refer a friend from another college. If you have a friend who wants to reach out about Champlain abroad, contact the Champlain Abroad office at champlainabroad@champlain.edu.

A disciplinary review is conducted on every study abroad applicant before you are accepted. This review assesses all documented incidents and sanctions on your Champlain conduct file. Each review is conducted automatically without any needed action on your part during the application process

Once all application components have been submitted, you should receive an email regarding approval status approximately one week after the application deadline.

The application cycle for the 2022-2023 academic year is closed, but if you're interesting in studying abroad during the spring 2023, reach out to us at champlainabroad@champlain.edu ASAP.

To study abroad during the fall or spring semesters of the 2023-2024 academic year, you must submit your application(s) on TerraDotta by March 1, 2023.

While in Montreal, it is a good idea to invest in a monthly metro pass which gives you access to both the bus and subway with unlimited fare for that month. The metro travels right from the student housing at Evo to the academic center. Use the Montreal buses for day trips and exploring the city during down time. You can download the Transit app to keep track of the best bus routes for your daily activities.

The Champlain Montreal program offers apartment-style housing including modern kitchens for meal preparation. There is no meal plan available so take advantage of local food markets. Some student favorites include Atwater Market and the Jean-Talon Market.

The networking and connections made Montreal, the multi-media hub of the world, are incomparable. The Montreal Faculty and Staff will share with you industry events and facilitate company visits. Attend as many as you can to better your professional scope. 

No, however, if you apply from the main campus you can earn income as a Residential Assistant in Montreal and there might be other options available when registering.

No, all classes are in English and navigating the city is very easy for non-French speakers.

Champlain-operated centers and exchange programs work through local agencies to provide you with apartment-style housing. Current residents are housed at Evo Residential Living.

When you study abroad, your daily routine, culture, and the attitudes of people around you are no longer familiar. The process of recognizing, understanding, and adapting to these changes is called culture shock.