Off-Campus Semester & Study Tours Programs
O ff -C ampus S emester & S tudy T ours P rograms General Information Biola University values experiential and cross-cultural learning. We are committed to providing opportunities for our students to participate in off-campus semester and study tour 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 semester 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 semester 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 $300 non-refundable Administrative Fee. The students’ financial aid will be affected if less than 12 credits apply towards their degree requirements. Under Financial Aid regulations, a minimum of 12 credits must apply towards the 131 credits for graduation. Credits applied toward a minor, unless counted within the major degree requirements (i.e. as open electives) may not be used to qualify towards the minimum 12 credit requirement. All students participating in an international Fall or Spring semester program are required to pay the additional international health insurance fee. It is the University Policy that students participating in an off-campus semester program may not be registered in an arranged course with Biola faculty. Students wishing to take online courses in addition to off-campus semester courses must obtain permission from the Off Campus Programs Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar. Additional fees will apply. Students who are interested in this type of educational experience should contact the specific Biola faculty program director or the Off-Campus Programs Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar. All students participating in off-campus semester programs must complete the Off-campus Programs Registration Form (available online at biola.edu/ offcampusprograms) in addition to the program application. The Biola faculty program directors are available to help students determine their coursework.
Curriculum Requirements Coursework taken through off-campus semester 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 credits 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 semester programs) are advised to use the credits as elective credit since the student could find difficulty in finding the second and third semester 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 take three or four courses in the regular university curriculum. An additional course will be taught by an instructor designated by Biola, which fulfills the Bible integration requirement (BBST 465). 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
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