Off-Campus Study Opportunities
Note: Coordinating office is Academic Affairs
Students can apply to participate in a number of off-campus study (OCS) opportunities and earn academic credit. To participate, students must complete an application process, pay a non-refundable application fee and be approved for OCS. OCS programs outside of MVNU will require a separate application and approval process. More information is available on the portal: portal.mvnu.edu.
The deadline for applying for OCS is April 1 for the following Fall semester and October 1 for the following Spring semester.
Students should contact the Student Financial Services Office for cost information as tuition, room, board, fees and travel costs vary with each program. Students should also consult with the Student Financial Services Office as some financial aid is limited for OCS and there are outside awards available for which students may wish to apply http://www.gotomvnu.com/preparing/private.asp.
Students interested in participating in an OCS program must make application by the specified deadline (the application form can be located on the student portal). A non-refundable fee must accompany the application. Upon timely receipt of the application and its associated references, MVNU will determine the appropriateness of the experience for the student, considering factors such as (but not limited to) GPA, behavioral experience, and major requirements. MVNU is the final authority as to whether a student will be allowed to participate in an OCS experience; hence, there is no path for appeal.
Nazarene Cross Registration Program
Students may apply to the colleges and universities of the Church of the Nazarene to spend one semester studying away from the MVNU campus. The host school must be a participating member of the Nazarene Consortium, and students must apply to and be accepted by the host school. Contact the office of Academic Affairs for a list of the participating schools.
MVNU Accredited Programs
Urban Ministry Semester
Students spend fall semester in an immersion experience in Columbus, Ohio. This program works closely with the Lower Lights Compassionate ministry programs and Church of the Nazarene. Students will be housed near Lower Lights and will be able to take specific courses in Urban Ministry which meet requirements for their MVNU Urban Ministry major. They will also have the opportunity to intern in the various church and compassionate ministries of Lower Lights.
MVNU Affiliated Programs
Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
MVNU is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities. Students from CCCU member schools can apply to participate in special CCCU study programs. Additional information can be found at the CCCU website: http://www.cccu.org or http://www.bestsemester.com.
- American Studies Program in Washington, DC studying and interning in public policy administration and its relationship to federal government programs.
- Australia Studies Centre for Ministry and the Arts, at the Wesley Institute in Sydney, Australia. In addition to integrative courses, students may select from drama, drawing/graphic design, music, ministry and theology.
- Contemporary Music Center is a program that is centered in Nashville, TN. Students work with faculty, musicians, and organizations in the making and marketing of contemporary music.
- Latin American Studies Program in San Jose, Costa Rica focuses on the historical, language-oriented, literary, political, economic, religious, cultural, and ecological aspects of Latin America.
- Los Angeles Film Studies Center enables students to study the film industry to develop professional skills and Christian integrity for the film medium.
- Middle East Studies Program, based in Cairo, Egypt, focuses on the complex history, religions, peoples, and cultures of the Middle East.
- Northern Ireland Studies allows students a remarkable opportunity to visit important cultural and historical landmarks. Students will also explore the deep impact of religious and political conflict that has played an important role in Northern Ireland's history.
- Oxford Summer Programme is similar to the Scholar's Semester in Oxford but takes place in the summer term.
- Scholar's Semester in Oxford is designed for scholarly students interested in art history, classics, English language & literature, history, musicology, theology, modern language, social sciences or philosophy.
- Uganda Studies Program offers an invaluable opportunity for studies in and about east Africa. Students choose from a variety of areas of study including ministry and missions.
Focus Leadership Institute (FLI)
Launched in 1995 by Focus on the Family, the FLI is located in beautiful Colorado Springs. The FLI is a semester-away study program (fall, spring, or summer) that includes scholarship, leadership training, high-level internships, and adventure for college students and recent graduates. To learn more visit www.focusleadership.org.
Kenyon College (KC)
MVNU participates in a cooperative program with KC. Contact the University Registrar for additional information. This program is available only for special circumstances.
Nazarene Theological College - Manchester, UK (NTCM)
Best suited for Intercultural Studies and Religion majors and minors. Students may spend a semester at NTCM in Manchester, UK. Contact your advisor or visit http://nazarene.ac.uk for more information.
Romanian Study Program
Students may spend a semester, the January term, or summer term at Veritas, a compassionate ministries program, in Sighisoara, Romania. Information about the program can be found at http://www.veritas.ro.
Other Programs
Some departments engage an outside agency to assist with student placement in a particular program. MVNU has engaged CCTECC to place students in overseas student teaching opportunities. After CCTECC has secured a placement, the student is responsible for securing all travel arrangements to and from the overseas site, including plane tickets. Students will be provided with contact information when they receive their placement confirmation. Students are responsible for communicating with the principal and/or cooperating teacher and for gathering housing information or information about host families.
Important Note
Programs not listed above have not been formally approved; hence, students may not register for them. Official approval must be obtained by the trip organizer (usually a faculty member or student's advisor) before student may be enlisted.