Off-Campus Study Opportunities
Note: Coordinating office is the Center for Global Engagement.
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 require a separate application and approval process. More information is available on the web at portal.mvnu.edu in the Off-Campus Student section under Student Resources.
The deadline for applying for OCS is March 1 for the following fall and spring semesters.
Students interested in participating in an OCS program must complete an Off-campus Study application located on the student portal as noted above. 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.
As part of the application process, students should contact Student Financial Services (SFS) for information as tuition, room, board, fees and travel costs vary with each program. Students should also consult with the SFS as some financial aid does not apply to OCS, while outside awards are available for which students may wish to apply at https://sites.google.com/view/additionalscholarships/scholarships.
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 Academic Affairs for a list of 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 are housed near Lower Lights and can take specific courses in urban ministry which meet requirements for their MVNU Christian ministry major, urban ministry concentration. They also have the opportunity to intern in 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 CCCU study programs. Additional information can be found at http://www.cccuglobal.org.
- American Studies Program in Washington, DC studying critical issues, accessing exclusive internships, and exploring the nation's capital.
- Middle East Studies Program, based in Amman, Jordan, engages the culture, faith, and politics of the Middle East; includes travel to five countries; and forges authentic community with neighbors, families, and peers.
- Scholarship and Christianity in Oxford (SCIO) is designed for scholarly students interested in art history, classics, English language and literature, history, musicology, theology, modern language, social sciences or philosophy - all at one of the most prestigious academic centers in the world.
- Oxford Summer Programme is similar to the SCIO semester in Oxford but takes place in the summer term.
Contemporary Music Center
Centered in Nashville, Tenn., the Contemporary Music Center is a semester-long 16-credit hour program that prepares college-aged students for careers in the entertainment industry. Students work with faculty, musicians, and organizations in the making and marketing of contemporary music.
Kenyon College (KC)
MVNU participates in a cooperative program with KC. Contact the registrar for additional information. This program is available only for special circumstances.
Los Angeles Film Studies Center
The Los Angeles Film Studies Center enables students to study the film industry to develop professional skills and Christian integrity for the film medium. Student will take part in in-person, three-day-week internships and participate in courses related to things such as faith and artistic development, Hollywood production, and visual storytelling.
Nazarene International Language Institute
Students can earn a Spanish Language and Culture minor while spending a semester at the Nazarene International Language Institute (NILI). NILI is located on the campus of the Nazarene Theological Seminary of South America in Quito, Ecuador. Through completing the minor, students will have the opportunity to learn Spanish, to learn the culture, travel, and to engage in ministry.
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.
Uganda Studies Program
Housed in Uganda Christian University, the Uganda Studies Program offers opportunities for students to authentically engage people, culture, and contemporary realities in Uganda. Students choose either a social work, global health, or interdisciplinary emphasis.
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 Center for Global Engagement and the student's advisor before a student may be enrolled.