Study Abroad Eligibility
Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements established by Concordia University. Meeting the basic eligibility requirements for a semester or year abroad does not guarantee admission to a study abroad program.
- Good Academic Standing: Students participating in the study abroad program must be in good academic status and not on academic probation and must have attained a sophomore, junior, or senior status. Transfer students must be enrolled for at least one semester before studying abroad. Seniors need to apply to graduate before they leave and have the Registrar’s permission to participate in the program.
- Enroll in Courses Abroad as Progress Towards Degree: Students must choose courses abroad that can be used to fulfill program, major, minor, or elective requirements.
- Limited Study Abroad Semesters Allowed: Only two semesters of study abroad units can be used to earn credits for graduation. Study Abroad programs are not approved for a student’s final semester.
- Student is Responsible for Travel Logistics: It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the necessary documents and secure travel arrangements required to travel abroad; including but not limited to airfare, a student visa, or a passport.
- Mandatory Study Abroad Clearance: Before the awarding of financial aid, students must receive clearance from the Moon International Center. Clearance is based on a student’s academic standing and student conduct.
- Study Abroad Fees: Students who receive approval to study abroad will be assessed a non-refundable study abroad fee on their student bill that will be applied once enrolled in Concordia Study Abroad “CON” units. Fees vary by program:
- $200 Non-ISEP Exchange (Concordia Cambridge, Living & Learning International Ecuador & Italy)
- $500 ISEP Exchange
- $750 Third Party (study abroad programs outside of Concordia University Irvine’s programs offered)
- Financial Aid Applicable: Students may use state, federal, and Concordia financial aid to fund Concordia-sponsored study abroad programs. Students can study abroad through other programs and federal and state financial aid is allowed to fund study abroad, but not institutional aid.