International and Exchange Programs

Non-Affiliated Study Abroad Programs

OIP recognizes that students often have study abroad interests beyond what is currently offered by the affiliated programs. In order to support the CSUMB student who opts to participate in a non-affiliated study abroad program, OIP will provide limited assistance in reviewing potential programs and will advise the student on the credit transfer process. These programs are not associated nor endorsed by CSUMB.

A major difference between the two program types is that students participating in an affiliated program retain CSUMB student status but are in a leave of absence status when participating in a non-affiliated program. Prior to starting a non-affiliated program, CSUMB students are required to submit a formal leave of absence request from Admissions and Records. Other significant differences with a non-affiliated program are that while the application and approval process for non-affiliated study abroad programs may be similar to that of the affiliated programs, credit transfer as a result of completing a non-affiliated program to CSUMB is not guaranteed and, in most cases, no campus-based financial aid is available.

Students hoping to transfer units or fulfill major/ULR requirements through a non-affiliated course should get approval from their faculty/major advisor prior to committing or participating in a study abroad program.

The following programs are popular academic programs that CSUMB students may find of interest. Prior to making arrangements with any non-affiliated program, however, it is strongly recommended that you contact Holly White or Rick Donovan.

• AustraLearn
  AustraLearn seeks to foster the development of future leaders, who, through international awareness, gain a greater respect for and understanding of the relationship which exists between North America, Australia and New Zealand in the context of the larger global community. AustraLearn achieves this by exposing students, advisors and faculty to Australia and New Zealand's internationally recognized universities and other educational organizations through the promotion of affordable academic and cultural opportunities in Australia and New Zealand.
  
  
• The Scholar Ship
  The Scholar Ship is a semester-long academic program aboard a dedicated passenger ship that traverses the globe as an oceangoing campus. Students and staff from around the world come together to form a transnational learning community that integrates academic, cultural, and social experiences in programs that enhance students’ personal and professional development.
  
  
• Center for Global Education at Augsburg College
  Since 1982, the Center for Global Education at Augsburg College, Minneapolis, has been providing quality cross-cultural educational opportunities in Latin America, Southern Africa and other sites across the globe.
  
  
• CIEE
  CIEE is the leading U.S. non-governmental international education organization. CIEE creates and administers programs that allow high school and university students and educators to study, volunteer, work and teach abroad.
  
  
• SIT
  To date, more than 25,000 students have benefited from the field-based academic programs offered by SIT Study Abroad. Alumni of SIT's 56 programs around the world return to their home colleges equipped with academic insight, strong field research skills, essential intercultural competencies, and a comprehensive understanding of critical global issues in a regional context.

Scholarships Available for Study Abroad Programs

US Passports
The local office for applying for a US Passport is 123 Webster St. in Monterey. The hours of operation are M-F 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Foreign Visas

Correlation Worksheet (PDF) This worksheet is provided for you and your advisor to develop an approved and transferable list of courses while participating in a study abroad or exchange program. Once approved by your faculty advisor and respective major representative, this worksheet will facilitate the transfer of course credit toward your major, minor and ULRs.