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 exchange 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 and should be aware that participating in a study abroad program may delay the completion of their course of study at Concordia University Irvine.
- Limited Study Abroad Semesters Allowed: Only two semesters of study abroad units can be used to earn credits for graduation. Study Abroad programs are generally not approved for the final semester of a student’s senior year.
- 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 Form: Before the awarding of financial aid, students must complete the study abroad clearance form which includes a check on student conduct and academic standing, to receive approval to study abroad from the Moon International Center.
- Study Abroad Fees: Students who receive approval to study abroad will be assessed a study abroad fee on their student bill.
- 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.