FAQ - Domestic
- How long is a typical Domestic Program?
- How can I find out my current level of Russian?
- As an undergraduate, do I need to be enrolled in a Flagship affiliated institution in order to participate in the Russian Flagship Program?
- When is the application deadline and how can I apply?
- Do I have to be a U.S. citizen to apply?
- Do I have to be proficient in Russian to enter a Domestic Program?
- Who selects students for the Domestic Programs?
- Do I have to major in Russian to participate in a Domestic Program?
- Does each Domestic Program include a study abroad component?
- Are the Domestic Programs right for me?
The Russian Flagship program involves four-to-five years of intensive study of Russian which includes one year in St. Petersburg. However, your entering level will depend on your Russian test results and you may be able to complete the Flagship program in a shorter period of time. Your entering level will be determined by the Flagship director at your university based on your Russian test results.
Yes, Domestic Programs are currently offered only at the four colleges and universities noted above and Flagship courses are taught by professors employed by these universities. You must enroll at the university or college of your choice from this list to participate in the Russian Domestic Programs. At the same time, you may be required to register differently than regular students. Please contact the Flagship school of your choice directly to check the registration requirements.
Deadlines vary across institutions. To find out the application deadline for the domestic institution of your choice, please contact the school directly.
No. However, if you are not a U.S. citizen, you may not be eligible to apply for government financial aid.
No. Domestic programs accept students who have never studied Russian as well as those who have some Russian language skills.
The Flagship schools review the applications, interview students, and make acceptance decisions.
No. The Russian Flagship Domestic Programs accept students of all majors.
Yes. To become Flagship certified, students must spend one year at the Overseas program in St. Petersburg after reaching the required proficiency in Russian. Some of the Domestic Russian Flagship schools also offer a summer study in Russia.
If you are an undergraduate student (or will become one in the fall) who has not yet achieved a professional Russian proficiency (Advanced on ACTFL scale or Level 2+ on ILR scale), you should consider applying for one of the Domestic Programs. They are offered at four U.S. Russian Flagship universities on their U.S. campuses. Each program is designed alongside students’ majors, allowing students to take some of their core content classes in Russian.
