Off-Campus Semester Programs
More than international travel experience, an off-campus semester connects you with cultures, scholars and Christians around the world. From immersive international programs to unique opportunities in our nation’s leading cities, off-campus opportunities offer valuable, life-changing educational experiences.
At Cornerstone University, we believe a cross-cultural study trip that occurs in a Christian context and is motivated by a Christian worldview is the most meaningful kind of semester-abroad experience. That’s why we give priority in financial aid support and student selection to cross-cultural programs that share our Christian mission and educational perspective.
Program Locations
Ready to explore the world for yourself as a college student? Cornerstone partners with many international and domestic programs, including CCCU GlobalEd of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, Veritas and other independent programs.
Ecuador Semester | Quito, Ecuador
University of Roehampton | London, England
Scholars’ Semester in Oxford | Oxford, England
Oxford Study Abroad Programme | Oxford, England
Institut Catholique de Paris | Paris, France
Jerusalem University College | Jerusalem, Israel
The American University of Rome | Rome, Italy
LCC International University | Klaipeda, Lithuania
Christelijke Hogeschool Ede | Ede, Netherlands
Universidad de Salamanca Cursos Internacionales en Cusco | Cusco, Peru
University of Cape Town | Cape Town, South Africa
Handong Global University | Pohang, South Korea
Korea University | Seoul, South Korea
ISA Study Center With Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo | Sevilla, Spain
Application Process
Before you start making your packing list for an off-campus study experience, complete the application process for your program of choice. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.
- Research the CU-approved, off-campus programs and select one that best suits your academic, professional and personal goals.
- Attend an informational session about off-campus programs. For more information, email Kristin Rich.
- Submit your completed Off-Campus Semester Program application to Cornerstone’s Chair of the International Programs Committee. This application is available to enrolled students via the university’s student portal. The deadline for the Cornerstone Off-Campus Semester Program application is Friday, February 28, 2025.
- Complete a program-specific application by the deadline specified on the program’s website.
Finances and Scholarships
If approved to study off-campus, you will be able to apply all federal and/or state aid or loans toward your off-campus semester study program. All institutional aid from Cornerstone does not apply.
- Students will pay a technology fee to Cornerstone in addition to the study abroad program costs.
- Payment plans are not available for off-campus programs. Payment in full is due by May 1 for summer programs, Aug. 1 for fall programs and Jan. 1 for spring programs.
- Employee remission may not be used to cover study abroad programs.