General Education at Eastern University

Undergraduate general education (GE) at Eastern University prepares students for thoughtful and productive lives of faith, leadership and service. As a Christian university, one of our missional aims is to ensure that this educational experience is informed and shaped by Christian insights about the human and natural world. To this end, Eastern University’s general education exposes students to the breadth of the liberal arts as well as our missional dedication to faith, reason and justice. Each learning outcome is carefully measured within the general education core to ensure that our undergraduate programs offer valuable skills that students will need to succeed academically, socially, and vocationally.

Eastern University’s general education curriculum is designed not only to satisfy the Christian mission of our institution but also to satisfy the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, which requires that baccalaureate degrees include at least 40 credits of general education courses in a broad spectrum of disciplines, specifically including courses in the following areas: humanities, arts, communications, social sciences, mathematics, technology, and science. The elements of this core curriculum are provided below.

I. The General Education Core

The general education core requires at least 45 credits, including 39 credits from the standard general education curriculum and 6 credits nested within the major. Transfer students may have different requirements, depending on the total number of credits earned before entering Eastern University (see section II, General Education Core for Transfer Students). Students in the Templeton Honors College must complete an alternative curriculum.

Eastern University students satisfy the core curriculum requirements by successfully passing the courses listed in the categories below and achieving a grade C or higher in ENGL 102 College Writing.

Faith: Spiritual Development
Understanding and Loving God

Spirituality, 9 credits

Spirituality sets humanity apart from the rest of the natural world. We are more than just biological beings vying for survival; we are social beings who, on our best days, cultivate care and compassion for our neighbors, even our enemies. Inspired by the revolutionary life of Jesus, the study of belief allows us to reflect upon our complex questions about God, the holy scriptures, and our service to others in light of God’s love and compassion. 

Undergraduate students complete the following two courses:

BIBL 100Introducing Biblical Literature,Biblical Literature in Contemporary Context3
or BIBL 200 Exploring Biblical Literature
THEO 210Christian Spirituality3

Undergraduate students also select one from the following options:

THEO 140Faith and the Big Questions3
THEO 240Introduction to Christian Theology3
PHIL 211Faith and Philosophy3
MISS 100Perspectives in Christian World Mission3

Students transitioning into this core from a previous core can apply any BIBL or THEO credits to this requirement.

Templeton Honors College students complete the following three courses:

HONR 140Old Testament3
HONR 141New Testament3
HONR 240Introduction to Christian Theology3

Reason: Intellectual Development
Understanding and Loving the World 

The Western Tradition, 3 credits 

Because of Western thought’s profound influence on the intellectual, social and political ideologies of our world, including upon the Christian faith, we seek to engage in thoughtful and critical dialogue with this tradition.

Undergraduate students choose one of the following courses:

ENGL 204Masterpieces of European Literature3
HIST 160Ancient World3
HIST 161Modern Civilization3
HIST 201U.S. Survey to 18773
HIST 202U.S. Survey Since 18773
PHIL 100Heritage of Inquiry: an Introduction to Philosophy3
POLI 214WPolitical Theory3

Templeton Honors College students complete the following two courses:

HONR 160Western Civilization I: Greece and Rome3
HONR 161Western Civilization II: Medieval and Renaissance Europe3

Cultural Perspectives, 3 credits

In the increasingly diverse and interdependent world in which we live, it is crucial to understand the non-Western cultural perspectives that shape our ways of knowing within the human community. These traditions deepen our understanding of our complex, intersectional identities within the context of migration and globalization.

Undergraduate students choose one of the following courses:

Any ANTH course 100-level or above3
BUSA 306Global Business3
CRMJ 305Comparative Criminal Justice Systems3
DANC 375World Dance3
EDUC 417Multicultural Education3
ENGL 225Post-Colonial Women's Novels3
ENGL 235Global Fiction3
HIST 326Native American History3
HIST 350African-American Historical Survey3
HIST 352Russian History3
HIST 353History of Middle East3
HIST 354History of Latin America3
HIST 371Byzantine Empire & Civilization3
HIST 372Eastern Orthodox History and Theology3
HIST 373History & Culture of Arabic Christianity3
HIST 440The Black Church in America3
INST 213Heritage of India3
INST 214Africa's Triple Heritage and the Modern World3
INST 215Heritage of Native North American Peoples3
INST 218Heritage of Islam3
INST 219Heritage of Brazil3
INST 275Cross Cultural Studies3
MUSI 250Music in World Cultures3
POLI 324Politics of the Middle East3
POLI 325Politics of Africa3
POLI 326Politics of Latin America3
PSYC 324Cross-Cultural Psychology3
SOCI 350Poverty, Oppression and Development in Africa3
THEA 325Diversity in Theatre3
THEO 315Theological Foundations of World Religions3
Any Modern Language course, 100 or above3

Templeton Honors College students choose from any course from the list above or any language course, 100 or above.

Human Behavior, 3 credits 

Our ever-changing cultural landscapes make it crucial to understand the social forces that shape our ways of knowing within the human community. The study of cognition and behavior helps us break down walls and increase empathy for the other, reminding us that we are never alone. 

Undergraduate students choose one of the following courses:

Any ANTH, SOCI, SOWK, POLI or PSYC course 100-level or above3
BUSA 3903
COMM 104Introduction to Human Communication Relational Communication3
ECON 203Macroeconomics3
EDUC 205The Developing Child: PK to 43
EDUC 211Educational Psychology3
EDUC 234Child and Adolescent Development3
GEOG 201World Geography3
MINL 101Culture, Ministry, and the Gospel3
YMIN 102The Gospel and Adolescent Culture3

Templeton Honors College students complete the following course:

HONR 260West Civ III: Modernity3

Mathematics, 3-4 credits 

The study of mathematics points to the intricate order of the universe. Numbers are everywhere, and in our data-rich world, they help us both make sense of our existing reality and change that reality for the greater good.

Undergraduate students choose one of the following courses:

Any CSCI, DTSC or MATH course 100-level or above 1, 23
BUSA 221Business Statistics3
CHEM 111Applied Chemistry: Air, Water and Energy3
CHEM 118Chemistry for Healthcare4
CHEM 121
& CHEM 123		General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry Laboratory I		4
MATH/PSYC/SOCI 220Elementary Statistics3
PHYS 121Introduction to College Physics (Algebra-Based)4
PHYS 151Introduction to University Physics (Calculus-Based)4
POLI 318Research in Political Science3
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Except DTSC 420 Ethical and Philosophical Issues in Computing

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MATH-100 cannot be used to fulfill this requirement

Templeton Honors College students may choose the following course:

HONR 240Introduction to Christian Theology3

Natural Sciences, 3-4 credits 

Science helps us to investigate everything in the universe, from distant stars, to the biosphere, to the inner-workings of our own physical bodies. Our awareness of environmental degradation and subsequent care for the natural world have the potential to affect generations to come. Through evidence-based research, Eastern students will be ready to assess and apply scientific methods as responsible world citizens.

Undergraduate students choose one of the following courses:

Any ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, GEOL or PHYS course 100-level or above3

Templeton Honors College students may choose the following course:

HONR 201Cosmology3

Justice: Character Development
Understanding and Loving Yourself and Others 

Character Formation, 1-3 credits 

Individuals are much more than emotionless machines. We believe in purpose and possibility. To that end, we desire to understand what it means to be human and to explore the ways that faith, reason, and justice help us create lasting change in ourselves and in our world.

Undergraduate students take one of the following courses:

INST 150Introduction to Faith, Reason, and Justice3
INST 140Introduction to Faith, Reason, and Justice: Non-Residential and Virtual Community Students3

Transfer students on the Saint Davids campus may take the following course:

INST 151Introduction to Faith, Reason and Justice - Transfer Students1

Templeton Honors College students complete the following two courses:

HONR 101The Good Life3
HONR 480Senior Capstone: the Ordinary Life2

Social Justice, 3 credits

At Eastern University, we believe that God acts through individuals and the institutions they create to bring about reconciliation. This kind of transformational movement requires awareness, creativity, and clarity of vision in speaking truth to power and transforming our society for the greater good.

Undergraduate students choose one of the following courses:

BIBL 365Sex, Violence, and the Bible3
BIBL 375The Marginalized and the Bible3
BIOL 320Environmental Issues4
BUSA 311Business Ethics and Leadership3
CRMJ 220Restorative Justice3
ECON 220Faith and Economic Justice3
EDUC 417Multicultural Education3
FAPA 235Social Justice and the Arts3
INST 271Justice in Caring for Vulnerable Populations3
PHIL 225Christian Sexual Ethics3
POLI 250Ethics and Public Policy3
POLI 270Justice in a Pluralistic Society3
SOCI 273Social Institutions & Justice3
SOWK 110Human Diversity and Social Interaction3
THEO 207Christian Ethics3
THEO 337Theology of Culture3
URBN 205Introduction to the City3

Templeton Honors College students complete the following course:

HONR 202Justice and the Common Good3

Communication, 3 credits 

In our often-polarized society, we are exposed to a lot of noise. Sometimes, it’s difficult to discern what’s true and good within the cacophony. At Eastern, we believe in becoming intentional listeners, writers and speakers in order to build bridges instead of walls between one another. Moreover, we are energized by the ways that emerging technologies open up new opportunities for transformative communication.

Undergraduate students take the following course:

COMM 120Public Speaking3

Templeton Honors College students complete the following course:

HONR 120The Art of Rhetoric3

English Writing, 6 credits 

Social change often begins with the written word: a missive, the draft of a speech, a policy proposal. Through compelling and coherent writing, our perspectives are made manifest and real, that we might participate in the great conversations of our age. 

Undergraduate students complete the following two courses:

ENGL 102College Writing (students must achieve a grade of C or higher)3
A “W” course (Writing-intensive course taken within the major)

Templeton Honors College students complete the following two courses:

HONR 101The Good Life3
A “W” course (Writing-intensive course taken within the major)3

Arts and Literature, 3 credits

Human beings possess the unique ability to inspire – to coax beauty out of the mundane or even out of chaos. At this intersection of the human journey and divine revelation, the creative and literary arts deepen our sense of what’s possible and allow us to offer witness and a sense of unending wonder to a world suffering from injustice. 

Undergraduate students choose one of the following options:

Any DANC, FAPA, MUSI, or THEA course 100 or above (must total 3 credits)3
BIBL 355Film and the Bible3
COMM 220The Art of Film3
COMM 351Digital Storytelling3
COMM 361Digital Media Production3
EDUC 370Literature for Children and Adolescents3
ENGL 204Masterpieces of European Literature3
ENGL 205Survey of British Literature I3
ENGL 206Survey of British Literature II3
ENGL 207Studies in Drama3
ENGL 208Studies in Poetry3
ENGL 210The Literature of Women3
ENGL 215American Literature I3
ENGL 216American Literature II3
ENGL 220Studies in the Novel and Short Fiction3
ENGL 236Young Adult Literature3
ENGL 245WIntroduction to Creative Writing3
ENGL 299Selected Gender Studies Topics in Literature3
ENGL 315Irish Literature3
ENGL 316Scottish Literature3
PHIL 260WPhilosophy and Literature3
PHIL 240Narrative Medicine3

Templeton Honors College students complete the following two courses:

HONR 103
& HONR 104		Templeton Choral Ensemble
and Templeton Choral Ensemble		2
HONR 280Beauty & the Arts3

Faith, Reason, and Justice Integration

Major Capstone Course, 3 credits

Each undergraduate major includes a culminating “Capstone” experience, in which students demonstrate the broad range of general skills acquired within the general education and academic major curricula they have completed.

Total Credit Hours for General Education: 43-47

II. General Education Core for Transfer Students

Listed below are the maximum number of general education core credits required for students transferring into Eastern University’s undergraduate programs. Actual requirements may be lower if any comparable courses were already taken at another institution.

GE/Core Category 23 Credits or Less 22-44 Credits 45+ Credits Associate's Degree
Faith: Spirituality
Spirituality Literacy (BIBL 100) 3 3 3 -
Spiritual Development and Practice (THEO 210) 3 3 0-3 -
Other Theology 3 3 0-3 3
Reason: Intellectual Development
Western Tradition 3 3 3 --
Cultural Perspectives 3 3 3 --
Human Behavior 3 3 3 --
Mathematics 3-4 3-4 3-4 --
Natural Sciences 3-4 3-4 3-4 --
Character Formation and Social Justice
Traditional Undergrads take INST 150 or INST 151; Non-traditional Undergrads must take INST 140. 3 1-3 1-3 1-3
Social Justice 3 3 3 3
Communication 3 3 3 --
English Writing 6 6 6 3
Arts and Literature 3 3 -- --
Major Capstone 3 3 3 3
Total Credits 45-47 43-45 34-35 13-15

III. General Education Learning Outcomes

Eastern University’s general education and core requirements (see above, section I-II) are designed to ensure that our graduates develop competence in a broad range of skills and aptitudes. Below is a list of the expected learning outcomes.

Communication

1. Written Communication: 
Able to demonstrate mastery of academic American English in written form

2. Verbal Communication: 
Able to demonstrate mastery of academic American English in spoken form

Information Management

3. Technological Literacy:  
Able to employ essential and applicable technology effectively

4. Information Literacy: 
Able to obtain information from credible sources and properly attribute materials

Analytical Reasoning

5. Critical Thinking:  
Able to evaluate biases and analyze perspectives and evidence

6. Analytical Reasoning:  
Able to create effective and focused arguments supported by evidence and logic

7. Mathematical Competency:  
Able to correctly apply numbers and logic to practical problem-solving

8. Scientific Competency:  
Able to make claims and predictions based on collected and analyzed data from natural phenomena

Moral Reasoning

9. Diversity and Cultural Competence:  
Able to understand one’s own assumptions and appreciate the differing perspectives of other individuals and cultures

10. Ethical Reasoning:   
Able to evaluate questions of morality for application in the critique of ideas and social structures

Major Declaration

A grade of C or better is required in all courses listed in the major, including prerequisites. The requirements for the major are determined by the date the major is formally declared. 

Traditional Baccalaureate undergraduate students will enter the University as an Exploratory Studies major until the time that they declare a major. Students should formally declare their majors as early as possible, but not later than the sophomore year. Forms are available in the Office of the Registrar and require signatures of department chairs of intended majors. Students in nontraditional undergraduate programs enter with a declared major.

Some majors require a formal application beyond the major declaration card. Contact the Athletic Training, Chemistry, Education, Music, Nursing, and Social Work departments for details.

Change of Major

A traditional baccalaureate student who desires to change majors must complete a change of major card (found in the Office of the Registrar) and have it signed by the department chairpersons of old and new majors.

An accelerated nontraditional associates or bachelor’s degree student must get approval to change the major by the original advisor and the program director of the new major. Some programs have established deadlines for changing majors. It is the student’s responsibility to consult with the program advisor to clarify eligibility and procedures.

Second Major

Students are required to complete the requirements for only one major in order to graduate. However, traditional Baccalaureate students may elect to complete the requirements for a second major under the following conditions:

  1. Fulfilling the requirements of a second major will be the student’s responsibility; no official advisor in the second major department will be assigned. The student must consult with the departmental faculty for the correct sequence of courses.
  2. The student must resolve any course conflicts caused by the second major’s requirements. Semester schedules of classes are designed to minimize course conflicts within a department so that one major can be completed without course conflicts.
  3. A second major should not be declared until a student’s junior year after many of the courses have been taken or scheduled. Student must obtain the department chairperson’s signature on second major card, found in the Office of the Registrar.
  4. Courses used for a student’s first major may be counted toward the student’s second major where it is appropriate, since the second major is considered to be an elective of the student. All requirements for the second major must be met.
  5. The University does not guarantee the ability to make every combination of two majors possible for a student. Class conflicts cannot always be avoided.
  6. Both majors will show on the student's transcript but the student will only receive the degree for the first declared major.

Individualized Major

A traditional baccalaureate student with fewer than 60 earned credits may propose an individualized major leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree. The individualized major must be developed with and sponsored by a full-time Eastern faculty member, who will then serve as the student’s faculty advisor. The major must focus on a central theme not expressed in existing majors; draw from several disciplines; range in credits from 33 to 60; include at least one-third of the credits in 300 and 400-level courses; include at least one-half of the credits from Eastern’s course catalog; and include a writing-intensive course and a culminating project, thesis or seminar.

The proposed curriculum and justification for the individualized major should be submitted in electronic form by the faculty sponsor to the Registrar (format is available in the Office of the Registrar). The Registrar will review the proposal, add comments, and forward to the Dean for action.

Once approved, any changes to the major must be approved by the faculty advisor and the Registrar.

Second Baccalaureate Degree

A student who holds a bachelor’s degree from Eastern or from another college or university may earn a second bachelor’s degree from Eastern under the following conditions:

  1. Students must apply for admission through the undergraduate Admissions Office and submit official college transcripts.
  2. A student who holds a bachelor’s degree from Eastern University must complete 32 hours of credit beyond the 120 hours required for the first degree, making a total of at least 152 hours. The student must fulfill all the core curriculum requirements in effect at the time of return and must fulfill all current requirements for the major in the second degree.
  3.  A student who holds a bachelor’s degree from another college or university must complete a minimum of 32 hours at Eastern. He/she must fulfill all the requirements for the major, must take 40% or more of the major course credits at Eastern, and must complete all the core curriculum requirements in effect at the time of admission. Credits for the degree must total 120 hours or more.
  4. Financial Aid for a Second Baccalaureate Degree is limited to the Federal Direct Loan Program. Eligibility is determined by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If the student is currently repaying prior loans, those loans may be eligible for an in-school deferment. The student should contact his/her lender for more information on deferments.

Affiliate Programs

Cooperative programs with nearby Rosemont College, Villanova University, and Valley Forge Military College are among the special studies options offered to Eastern University students. Full-time traditional undergraduate students registered for at least 12 Eastern University credits may request one course per semester at no additional tuition (fees for course materials may be assessed by the host college). The courses taken and grades earned are reported on the student’s Eastern University grade report and academic transcript. Grades are calculated into the session and cumulative grade-point average according to Eastern’s quality point schedule. Students follow Eastern’s registration and drop/add procedures but are subject to the academic calendars, policies, and regulations of the host institution. Transportation arrangements are the responsibility of the student.

Special Off-Campus Programs

Eastern students are encouraged to study abroad or in different cultural situations or to participate in one of several special programs recognized by the University. Applications must be submitted to the Senior Associate Registrar no later than March for fall programs, or October for spring programs.  Students need to be approved by Eastern University before applying to one of the study abroad programs.  

Eastern University recognizes the following special programs for off-campus study:

  • Accès Study Abroad, based in Strasbourg, France, provides a linguistic and cultural immersion experience designed for French minors and others with an intermediate or higher level of French.
  • American Studies Program1 provides an opportunity in Washington, D.C. for students to explore national and international issues at public policy seminars led by leading Washington professionals. Students may also work as interns on various projects. This program, open to juniors and seniors, is especially pertinent to political science majors.
  • Au Sable Institute, with sites in the Great Lakes, Pacific Northwest, Costa Rica, and India, offers courses that combine academic content, field experience, and practical tools for stewardship of natural resources. Students may study in May and summer sessions. Students may apply for certification as Stewardship Ecologist, Naturalist, Land Resources Analyst, Water Resources Analyst or Environmental Analyst. (See requirements under Biology.)
  • The Contemporary Music Center1 provides a 1 to 2 semester opportunity for students considering a career, Christian or secular, in contemporary music performance/composition, music business administration or music technology. This program is located in Nashville, TN.
  • Creation Care Study Program allows juniors and seniors to study diverse land and ocean ecosystems of New Zealand, cultural and sustainability issues in the South Pacific, along with policy applications and a Christian theology of stewardship.
  • Danish Institute for Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark provides a wide range of courses taught in English that explore current issues and scholarship from a Northern European perspective.
  • Exchange Programs Eastern University maintains exchange programs with Soongsil University in South Korea, Trinity Western University in Vancouver (for Education majors).
  • Hong Kong Baptist University offers Christian junior and senior students in all majors a living and learning experience in Hong Kong, China.
  • Jerusalem University College in Israel offers a semester of study in history, language, culture, archeology, and geography of biblical lands.
  • Language Programs. Academic study abroad is required for Spanish majors who may choose from various study options in Spain, Mexico, and South America.
  • LCC International University provides opportunities for faculty and student exchanges in Klaipeda, Lithuania. Students choose from the regular course offerings; instruction is given in English.
  • Netherlandic Study Program in Contemporary Europe, in affiliation with Dordt College, provides the opportunity to live near Amsterdam, one of the centers of Western Europe. Participants receive 16 semester credits from course work in language, literature, the arts, history, and politics. Options also exist for individualized study in other disciplines.
  • Oregon Extension offers a semester of community living and liberal arts studies. Thirty-two students from across the nation earn college credit in eight disciplines while living in wood-heated cabins in the Cascade Mountains of southern Oregon. Open to juniors and seniors with 3.0 or better grade-point average, the program relates Christian truth to academic study.
  • Oxford Study-Abroad Program provides an opportunity for a self-designed program of tutorial-style study in the arts and sciences at Oxford University.
  • The Quetzal Education Research Center, sponsored by Southern Nazarene University and based in the cloud forest of Costa Rica, is a field ecology-focused program (10 of 16 credit hours), plus courses in Latin American culture and in Biblical Theology of stewardship. Original research is required. Extensive travel in Costa Rica and Nicaragua, including rural homestays, is part of program.
  • St. Andrews University in Scotland welcomes qualified students to study for a semester or full year in classes chosen from the general curriculum.
  • Scholars’ Semester in Oxford1 in England offers interdisciplinary tutorial study in fields of philosophy, arts, history, economics, and religion. In addition to two Oxford tutorials, students participate in a seminar and an integrative course producing a project or term paper. Field trips explore England’s rich history.
  • Spanish Studies Abroad, Seville, Spain; Cordoba, Argentina; Havana, Cuba, provides intermediate and advanced study in the Spanish language, culture, and literature.
  • Universidad de las Americas - Puebla offers students with appropriate levels of Spanish language ability the opportunity to study Spanish and other disciplines at one of Mexico’s major universities accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. UDLAP offers very strong course choices in medicine, including courses in clinical Spanish for foreign students in all lab sciences and in business tracks.
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Sponsored by the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. For descriptions of each of the programs, admissions requirements and fees, please contact the senior associate registrar.

Financial Assistance and Off Campus Programs

In order for a student to be able to use Eastern University funded assistance for off-campus study, the student must:

  • Apply one semester in advance for the off-campus study program 
  • Be enrolled full-time taking at least 12 credits 
  • Provide the Financial Aid Office with a Consortium Agreement outlining the program costs  
  • Participate in one of the following programs that have been approved for aid transfer  
  1. Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) Programs and programs approved by the Curriculum Committee:
    • Accès Study Abroad, France 
    • American Studies Program, Washington, D.C.
    • Contemporary Music Center, Nashville, TN
    • Creation Care Study Program, Belize/New Zealand 
    • Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong 
    • Jerusalem University College, Israel 
    • LCC International University, Lithuania 
    • Netherlandic SPICE, Netherlands 
    • Oregon Extension, Oregon 
    • Oxford Study-Abroad Program, England 
    • Quetzal Education Research Center, Costa Rica 
    • Scholars’ Semester in Oxford, England 
    • Spanish Studies Abroad, Spain/Argentina/Cuba 
    • Study Abroad in Scandinavia, Denmark 
    • St. Andrews University, Scotland 
    • Universidad de las Américas-Puebla, Mexico 
  2. Exchange Programs through Eastern University: 
    • Soongsil University, South Korea 
    • Trinity Western University, Canada
  3. Foreign language major. Please note these additional provisions: 
    • the student must have an average of B or better in the language of study. 
    • Foreign language majors are the only students currently approved for two semesters of Eastern aid for off-campus study in their major. Both off-campus programs must be related to the student’s major and/or minor language. 
    • Foreign language majors are not limited to the programs listed above.

Additional information for off-campus study:

  • Eastern University reserves the right to change fee and tuition charges for off-campus study. Charges include the higher of Eastern University’s semester tuition or the program’s tuition.
  • A student may not use Eastern University funds for programs of less than 12 credits during the regular semester.
  • A student may not use Eastern University funds for programs of study during the summer.
  • A student may not use Eastern University funds for an Eastern sponsored travel course outside the regular semester.
  • A student may not use Eastern University funds for a program taken while withdrawn from Eastern.
  • A student may not use Eastern University funds for room & board fees for a study abroad program.
  • Federal and state funded financial assistance is available for off-campus programs and courses, provided that Eastern grants full credit toward the degree program, and provided that the student meets student financial aid eligibility criteria, as determined by filing the FAFSA and making satisfactory academic progress.
  • Payment of Charges - Students who attend off-campus programs must make satisfactory payment arrangements with the Director of Student Accounts at least 90 days prior to the start of the off-campus program. 

An administrative fee for off-campus studies is charged for all off-campus programs.

All students who intend to have student aid funds applied to their Off-Campus Study expenses must:

  • provide the Financial Aid Office with a fully completed Study Abroad Consortium Agreement upon acceptance into their Study Abroad Program.
  • file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for consideration for aid other than the merit-based scholarship(s) from Eastern.