Academic Policies

Maximum Study Abroad Units:

Students studying abroad are limited to a maximum of 16 semester units in sessions of 15 weeks or more and to corresponding unit maximum ratios in sessions of other lengths. (Note: Approx. 1 unit per experience week)

Concurrent PLNU Online Class:
On a case by case basis, as part of the application process, students may seek approval to include one PLNU online class of 4 units or fewer within the 16 semester unit maximum.

Qualifying GPA of 2.75:
To maintain a high academic standard, PLNU study abroad programs will require a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. Students who are on academic or disciplinary probation are not eligible to participate in study abroad programs.

Grades Earned through Study Abroad Program:
All grades earned from PLNU approved study abroad and off-campus domestic programs will appear on your academic record. 

Grades earned through faculty-led, domestic (U.S.) programs and designated partner programs will be included in the PLNU GPA calculation. Grades earned through designated affiliate are neutral and, as such, NOT included in the PLNU GPA calculation.

The designated partner programs are currently as follows:

• CSAT (Taiwan)
  • Feng Chia University (FCU)
  • National Cheng Kung University (NCKU)
  • National Chengchi University (NCCU)
  • National Taiwan University (NTU)
  • Tunghai University (THU)
• Hebrew University (Israel)
• James Cook University (Australia)
• Kansai Gaidai University (Japan)
• Liverpool Hope University (UK)
• Richmond American University, London (UK)
• Tel Aviv University (Israel)
• National University of Ireland, Galway (Ireland)
• Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Ecuador)
• University of Otago (New Zealand)
• University of Canterbury (New Zealand)
• University of Salamanca (Spain)