First-Year

The first step is to decide which of the four Canadian University Study Abroad Program (CUSAP) partner institutions you would like to attend following your first-year at the Castle (note: it is possible to apply through more than one CUSAP partner institution).

Applying Through Queen's

If you are applying to the First-Year Program through Queen's University, you will submit your application via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC - http://www.ouac.on.ca/). This Centre processes all applications to any Ontario university and sends them on to the universities electronically.

The OUAC code for the First-Year Program at the BISC is QIA. Candidates for admission to the First-Year Program will be considered for September entry only. There is no other full-time entry point.

For detailed information on how to submit and complete your application to the First-Year Program through Queen's, please visit the Queen's University Undergraduate Admission website.

Applying Through Other CUSAP Partners

If you are applying to the BISC through another CUSAP partner institution, you must contact that institution directly for more information on the application procedure.

Upper-Year

Current Queen's University Students

Course selection form for Queen’s Upper Year students

Non-Queen's University Students

Each institution has its own approval procedures for study abroad.  You should consult an academic advisor in the study abroad office at your home institution to determine what these procedures are.

If you attend a CUSAP partner institution or another BISC partner institution, you should submit your application through the study abroad office at your home institution.  You should consult an academic advisor in the study abroad office for more information before you begin the application process.

If you do NOT attend a CUSAP partner institution or another BISC partner institution, you should send your application and all supporting documents directly to Queen's University Undergraduate Admssion (see #6 below).

If you do not attend a CUSAP partner institution or another BISC partner institution, you will be required to send an official copy of your transcript, along with a Letter of Permission issued by your home institution, in support of your application.  These are both required documents and must be received by Queen's Undergraduate Admission before your application can be processed.  As such, we strongly recommend that you request these early!

The following are some hints to assist in the process:

1. Review the course descriptions in the BISC Academic Calendar and select several courses you would like to take at the BISC. Keep in mind your degree program and what requirements you will need to graduate. If unsure, you should seek the help of academic advisors within your Department or Faculty to review the course descriptions and make suggestions.
2. Having chosen your courses, you should submit an application to your home institution indicating your interest in attending the BISC through Queen's University. Your Faculty Office will be able to provide information on this process.
3. Typically, you will be asked to complete a form or make a formal written request for a LOP. Likely, you will have to indicate which courses you want to take and provide the course descriptions outlined on this website.  If additional information is required, please let us know (ISCinfo@queensu.ca).
4. When your university is satisfied that the program is acceptable, you will be granted a LOP for those courses which your university will recognize for credit. The LOP may be submitted directly to Queen's University by the Department, Faculty, or student.
5. While waiting for the LOP, you may wish to avoid further delay by requesting an official transcript from the Registrar's Office at your institution.
6. Once you have both the LOP and transcript (or notification that it has been sent to Queen's), you should forward the application and appropriate supporting documents to: