Calvin College Off-Campus Programs Student Handbook

Welcome

• Congratulations on your acceptance!

Pre-Departure Information

• Paperwork and staying connected
• Pre-departure orientations
• Obtaining a passport
• Getting visas (see country specific information)
• A special note to International Students
• Registering at the U.S. Embassy
• International Student ID cards
• Planning to communicate with family and friends
• Insurance (Medical and Travel)
• Absentee Voting
• Travel Arrangements (including airline/baggage restrictions)
• Sustainable Study Abroad
• What to Bring

Finances and Logistics

• Program Fees
• Billing
• Financial Aid
• Refunds
• Budgeting and Personal Spending
• Books
• Excursions

Academic Matters

• Academic Eligibility for Studying Off-Campus
• Academic Appeal Process for Semester Programs
• Academic and Residential Accommodations
• Add/Drops, Withdrawals, & Incompletes
• Grades and Transfer of Credits
• Evaluations
• Student Concerns and Appeals Regarding Faculty
• Independent Studies
• Class Attendance
• Advising/Registering for Classes for next semester (after studying off-Campus)
• Graduation Preparation (sign up for cap/gown, graduation audit, etc)

Student Conduct and Living Abroad

• Behavioral Eligibility for Studying Off-Campus
• Behavioral Appeal Process for Semester Programs
• Student Conduct Code (especially alcohol and drug use)
• Learning to be a Pilgrim, Learning from the Stranger
• Culture shock
• Technology
• Emergency procedures
• Communicating with parents
• Visits with family and friends
• Independent Travel

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