Study Abroad and Domestic Off Campus Programs
S tudy A broad and D omestic O ff C ampus P rograms General Information Biola University values experiential and cross-cultural learning. We are committed to providing opportunities for our students to participate in study abroad and domestic off campus programs. Off campus programs offer unique opportunities for students to make the world their classroom, going beyond the confines of the traditional classroom experience. These programs are vital to fulfilling our mission to educate students in mind and character and to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ. In most cases, students can participate in Fall and Spring off campus programs at the same cost of on-campus tuition, room and board. Please refer to the Financial Information/Payment Options section of the catalog for information on individual payment plans for Fall and Spring off campus programs. Participating students may continue to qualify for federal, state and Biola aid in most Fall and Spring programs. This allows students to continue to obtain the maximum aid possible while participating in an off campus program. All students participating in Fall and Spring off campus programs are charged a $500 non-refundable administrative fee. Under Biola’s Financial Aid regulations, students who attend a study abroad or domestic off campus program are eligible for full financial aid when the students commits to graduating in four years (Nursing and Music majors commit to graduating in five years). All students participating in an international Fall or Spring off campus program are required to pay the additional international health insurance fee. It is University Policy that students participating in a Fall or Spring off campus program may not be registered in an arranged course with Biola faculty. Students wishing to take online courses in addition to off campus courses must obtain permission from the Center for Cross Cultural Engagement and the Office of the Registrar. Additional fees will apply. Students who are interested in applying to a study abroad or domestic off campus program should contact the specific Biola faculty program director and the Center for Cross Cultural Engagement. All students participating in off campus semester programs must complete the Off Campus Programs Registration Form (available online at biola.edu/ offcampusprograms) and a Biola Graduation Petition in addition to the program application. Curriculum Requirements Coursework taken through study abroad or domestic off campus programs does not count toward resident credits at Biola for a major or minor. A minimum of 15 upper-division credits must be taken in residence toward the completion of a major. A minimum of 6 upper- division credits must be taken in residence towards
the completion of a minor. Of the 30 credits of Bible required, 15 must be taken in residence. Students earning a Bachelor of Arts degree who take foreign languages while studying abroad (in CCCU or other endorsed off campus programs) are advised to use the credits as elective credit since the student could find difficulty in finding the second and third semester of instruction in the languages not offered at Biola. Students earning a Bachelor of Science degree may be able to fulfill the language requirement while abroad as only four credits are required. Initials in parentheses, next to program name, represent University transcript codes.
Biola Programs Biola London (BLS) biola.edu/biolalondon
In cooperation with Roehampton University in London, Biola offers the opportunity for a Fall semester of study in the United Kingdom. Roehampton is composed of four colleges: Digby Stuart College, Froebel Institute College, Southlands College and Whitelands College. It is located near Wimbledon, six miles southwest of the center of London. Application, payment of tuition and room are made through Biola. The applicant must be a junior or a senior not graduating in December with a minimum 3.0 GPA and must be approved by the department of the student’s major, the coordinator of the program and Roehampton University. Students who are accepted live in campus housing and select three courses in the regular university curriculum. Two additional required courses will be taught by an instructor designated by Biola, one of which fulfills the Bible integration requirement (BBST 465) and the other, a course on British history and culture (Biola’s HIST 305) that can count toward World Civilization I (HIST 207) or World Civilization II (HIST 208), or a university general elective (please check with the Biola London office for details). Roehampton offers courses in a wide variety of academic disciplines, but students should inquire early to see if their academic needs can be met by the program. Because of the nature of British higher education, students are encouraged to take their courses in their areas of specialization. The program gives students the opportunity to experience the British educational system firsthand while enjoying the unique historical and cultural environment of London and the British Isles. Students receive an orientation at Roehampton before starting the term of study, and a Biola-designated faculty member will mentor the students while at Roehampton, providing counsel and guidance throughout the semester. Students participating in the program are expected to abide by the rules and regulations of Roehampton University; in addition, they are expected to maintain Biola’s code of conduct as they would on the La Mirada campus. At the end of the semester, Roehampton will forward the student’s transcript to Biola, where it will be interpreted in light of our American grading system.
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