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Eligibility and Application

NOTICE: We are revising the application for Summer 2022, Fall 2022, and Spring 2023. Notices will be posted on the Intercom, Park News, and The Ithacan when applications are open. Thank you!

Eligibility for current Ithaca College students

1. Major OR minor in the Park School of Communications, or by approval of ICLA Program Director.
2. Completed 60 credits by the start of your semester in Los Angeles.

  • 30 of those credits must have been earned at Ithaca College.
  • For communication majors, 15 of those credits must be Park credits.
  • For communication minors, 9 of those credits must be Park credits.

3. Be in good academic, judicial and *financial standing in the Park School and Ithaca College, with no unresolved issues at the start date of your semester in Los Angeles.
4. Final decisions for applications are made in consultation with the dean’s office.

*Your name will be submitted to the Bursar’s Office to confirm that you are in good financial standing with the college.

Eligibility for Non-Ithaca College students

1. Communications major OR minor OR related field.
2. Completed 60 credits by the start of your semester in Los Angeles.

  • For communication majors, 15 of those credits must be communications credits.
  • For communication minors, 12 of those credits must be communications credits.

3. Be in good academic, judicial and *financial standing in the Park School and Ithaca College, with no unresolved issues at the start date of your semester in Los Angeles.

Application for current Ithaca College students

  • UPDATE: Application deadline for Summer 2021, Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters is Friday, February 19, 2021.
  • Instructions
  • Application

Application for Communications majors or minors from another college or university

Parental / Guardian Consent Form

Acceptance and Semester Placement

  • Once a student is accepted into the program, the program staff will review their “Semester Preference” and assign the student to the Fall 2021 or Spring 2022 semester.
  • Priority will be given to students on the basis of their class standing as determined by the number of credits earned by the end of the Spring 2021 semester.
  • The student’s semester placement will be included in their acceptance letter.
  • Fill out what semester you prefer and why in your LA Program Application. Your explanation will be considered when assigning students to Fall 2021 or Spring 2022.
  • ALL DECISIONS CONCERNING SEMESTER PLACEMENT ARE FINAL. THERE ARE NO WAITING LISTS.
file-outline ICLA Application for Non-Ithaca College Students - Non_IC_App_2020_21.pdf (137.07 KB)
file-outline Consent Form - Consent_Form_2020_21.pdf (31.41 KB)