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Study Abroad

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Where to Begin

 

Students interested in Studying Abroad should contact Dr. Jeff Barnes to schedule an appointment.  He will discuss your study abroad goals and assist you with tools necessary to research the different programs offered.

 

Eligibility

 

Each program sets its own GPA, language, and class requirement.  However, CBU will not approve a student to study abroad until they have completed one academic year at CBU.

 

Program Cost and Financial Aid

 

CBU passes on the direct cost of the Study Abroad program selected in addition to a $210 Study Abroad processing fee.  Students who are approved for study abroad will be registered for a full-time course load through CBU and financial aid will be awarded accordingly.  In some cases, not all financial aid is able to be applied to study abroad – it depends on the funding source and their requirements.  Usually loans and government aid can be applied to study abroad.  Institutional Aid (CBU scholarships/grants) can NOT be used to study abroad.  Expenses not covered by available financial aid are the responsibility of the student.

General Information

Study Abroad Petitions
  • Available in the Provost Office with Dr. Jeff Barnes and must be processed prior to the trip's departure for all students wishing to earn academic credit.
  • A petition is not necessary to review coursework, but is required before the Office of the Registrar can register you for classes.
Academic Credit
  • Granted and approved by the Registrar's Office. Please contact Sam Cannon for questions regarding the transferability of study abroad coursework or to make an appointment.
  • Before meeting with the Office of the Registrar, please have ready information about the institution you wish to study with and course descriptions of the possible courses you wish to take. 
  • Generally, study abroad coursework is used to meet general education and elective unit requirements. We encourage all CBU students to complete their major/minor requirements here at California Baptist University.
  • A maximum of 18 units per semester may be earned for academic credit.
Impact on Degree Plan
  • Please visit the Enrollment Advising Office if you have questions about how study abroad may affect your planned graduation date.

Before Departure

If you have not already made contact with the Financial Aid Office to complete your financial aid and the Student Accounts Office to complete payment arrangements and financial clearance, you should do so at the earliest opportunity but no later than before the financial clearance deadline and your departure date.

During Your Study Abroad

It is important you continue to check your LancerMail (@calbaptist.edu) e-mail address for important communications from the University while you are abroad. 
 
If upon arrival at your study abroad destination you are required to enroll in coursework not already approved by California Baptist University, you should make contact with us immediately so we can review the coursework for transferability and applicability to CBU requirements.
 
During your semester abroad, registration for the next semester will begin. Specific information about when you may begin registering for classes on the web will be sent to your LancerMail. If you have difficulties registering on the web, please contact Enrollment Advising for assistance on completing your registration at advising@calbaptist.edu; (800) 782-3382 x4567 or (951) 343-4567.  

Just by Studying Abroad...

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...You can complete your Study Abroad/Non-U.S. History Requirement!!

Contact Information

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Dr. Jeff Barnes
Dean of Academic Services
951.343.8639
 
Sam Cannon
Transcript and Records Analyst
Office of the Registrar
951.343.4631