Parent Resource Guide

26 | Co-curricular Life Study Abroad Where will your Cedarville education take you? As part of your academic experience, we encourage you to consider a study abroad semester, immersing yourself in another country as you live and learn. Open to students in anymajor, study abroad programs strengthen your language and cross-cultural skills, broaden your thinking, and deepen your commitment to Christian service. Cedarville’s International Programs office will help you identify opportunities that fit your interests and goals, and then help you plan and implement your study abroad experience. A list of all study abroad programs is available at: cedarville.edu/studyabroad How do I know if I have been approved by Cedarville to participate in Study Abroad? Once you complete all the necessary paperwork, have been through an interview with Study Abroad, and have all forms turned into Study Abroad, youwill receive notice as to whether or not you have been approved by Cedarville to participate in a program. Approval is based on the following criteria: ƒ A grade point average of 3.0 or above. ƒ You are not currently on conduct probation or subject to being placed on conduct probation. ƒ Acceptable faculty recommendations (one from your advisor and one from a faculty member who has had you in class). ƒ You have adequate financial aid to cover necessary expenses, and cover any previous balances on your account. Completed and signed Study Abroad application and behavior contract. Acceptance into individual programs is at the discretion of that program. What will a typical week look like while I am studying abroad? Depending on the programyou attend, youwill be expected to complete as much academic work (in terms of quantity) as youwould on campus. However, youmay