Conditions/Requirements of Participation
Summary of Requirements for Study Abroad
- Freshman students need to have one academic year complete before they can study abroad.
- Transfer students need to have one semester complete before they can study abroad.
- Senior students cannot study abroad during their last semester before graduation.
- Students should be in good standing with Student Services.
- Students should be in good standing with Student Accounts / Financial Aid.
- Students should meet third-party provider GPA requirement.
- Students must participate on a CBU Signature Program. Students looking to pursue a non-CBU program must submit an appeal here. An appeal for a non-CBU program should not be in the same location as a CBU Signature Program.
- Students traveling abroad under the auspices of CBU regardless of program type are required to register, complete their application and other elements on Terra Dotta and be approved by the Study Abroad Office. Study Abroad Students traveling abroad without registering and completing all elements of their application prior to travel will not qualify to receive academic credit for their program nor will they qualify for emergency resources, or other support from CBU normally associated with a study abroad program.
Students participating on approved Study Abroad programs are expected to adhere to the following Conditions/Requirements of Participation:
- I understand it is my responsibility to check that the Travel Insurance Policy provided by the Third Party Provider includes coverage for Overseas Medical Expenses, Emergency Medical and Security Evacuation, and Repatriation of Remains. If it does not, I will purchase additional insurance to ensure the necessary coverage.
- I understand that the cost for study abroad experience must be paid in full before I leave.
- I understand that I must attend the Pre-Departure Orientation at CBU the semester prior to my Study Abroad experience.
- I understand that I must attend Re-Entry Orientation at CBU the semester after I return from my Study Abroad experience.
Institutional Arrangements. I understand that the University does not represent or act as an agent for, and cannot control the acts or omissions of, any host institution, host family, transportation carrier, hotel, tour organizer or other provider of goods or services involved in the Program. I understand that the University is not responsible for matters that are beyond its control. I hereby release the University from any injury, loss, damage, accident, delay, or expense arising out of any such matters.
In consideration of California Baptist University (“CBU”) permitting me to participate in the Study Abroad Program named above during the term and year listed in this online form, I, the undersigned, hereby enter into this Agreement of Responsibility and Liability (the “Agreement”) and express my understanding and acknowledgement that my participation is conditional upon my agreement with the following terms and conditions:
1. I understand and acknowledge to CBU that the applicable policies, rules, and regulations of the University and Study Abroad Program apply to me throughout the Program and I will abide by such policies, rules and regulations. I acknowledge that I will be subject to sanctions enforced by the University if I am not in compliance with these rules and regulations, including without limitation loss of monies paid to the Program, early termination from the Program, and disciplinary consequences up to and including expulsion. I also understand that I must comply with each foreign country’s laws and standards of acceptable conduct, including dress, manners, morals, politics, drug use and behavior. I recognize that behavior violating those laws or standards could harm the University's relations with those countries and the institutions therein, as well as my own health and safety. I will become informed of, and will abide by, all such laws and standards for each country to or through which I will travel during the Program. I understand that it is within the faculty directors’ discretion to determine that my violation of such rules and regulations warrants my termination from the Program. I understand that being a participant of the Program is a privilege and that any misconduct on my part may result in dismissal from the Program as well as subject me to Judicial Action as provided in the CBU Student Handbook.
- Student Conduct: Because of CBU’s foundation in the Christian faith, and as a basis of its expectations of participant conduct, it is expected that all participants will adhere to biblical teachings regarding moral and ethical practices. Engaging in, promoting, or conducting a lifestyle inconsistent with traditional Christian values is not permitted. It is expected that participants will maintain the highest standard of personal honor, morality, and integrity. This includes, but is not limited to, good behavior and personal representation, timely response to group direction, patience, critical involvement in group discussions, additional assistance to faculty and/or other students when needed, respectfulness to faculty, students, hosts, tour leaders and nationals.
- Student Accountability. Participants will conduct themselves in a manner that brings honor to God, their family, and California Baptist University, as you are representing each of these. As a participant, you are ultimately responsible for your own choices and actions. However, you are also a student representing California Baptist University, and you must recognize the academic authority and leadership of the leadership. Students will not travel alone, and will exercise a heightened awareness for the safety of their belongings, their classmates and themselves.
- Student Policies: Participants must abide by the California Baptist University policy regarding alcohol consumption and understand that consumption of alcohol is not permitted, and may warrant dismissal from the trip/course, at the discretion of the University, and at the expense of the participant.
2. Treatment for and any cost associated with any illness or personal injury incurred during travel shall be covered by me or my own medical or personal liability insurance.
3. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless California Baptist University, its Board of Trustees, affiliates, officers, agents and employees (the “Indemnitees”) from any claim, loss, or expense whatsoever, including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees, brought against or suffered by any of the Indemnitees due to any injury or loss in connection with my participation in the Program, including without limitation any injuries caused by the negligence of CBU, or as a result of my acts or omissions in connection with the program, or arising out of a claim directly or indirectly related to such participation brought by any other person and arising out of my acts or omissions. CBU will not be held responsible for: Loss, theft, or damage of personal property at any time.
Personal injury or illness incurred during the trip including but not limited to injury or illness incurred as a result of riding in any public conveyance (e.g. aircraft, bus, taxi) or as a result of natural disasters, war, or negligence.
Any official personal documents that are not in order.
Consequences of my own negligence, carelessness, or failure to follow CBU or Provider policy or instructions, including, without limitation, my carrying or transporting contraband across any border.
4. I understand that all arrangements for travel, accommodations and other necessary services are made by the Study Abroad Provider or myself and that CBU shall not be held liable for claims arising from such arrangements and services.
5. I acknowledge that my participation in the Study Abroad Program is completely voluntary and is provided by CBU as a benefit to me. As a participant of the Program, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury and other injuries and losses, and I agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, including death, damages, or losses which I may sustain as a result of my participation in the Program, or connected or associated with such participation. I do hereby fully waive, release and discharge California Baptist University, its Board of Trustees, affiliates, officers, agents and employees from any and all claims (including without limitation those from injuries, including death, damages, loss of credit, other losses, or expenses of any kind) arising out of or in any way connected to the study abroad program, my decision to provide for my own housing accommodations, and my participation in the Program. I hereby waive, release and warrant that I shall not bring any claim, by lawsuit, or otherwise, against California Baptist University, its Board of Trustees, affiliates, officers, agents and employees directly or on my behalf of and is binding upon myself and my spouse, children, parents/guardians, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns.