WELCOME TO OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS

-- make an appointment now to talk through specifics of the program you're interested in

**Important Dates and Deadlines for Fall 2012**

 

. . . February 1st for all bestsemester.com program

. . . February 10th for Westmont in San Francisco

. . . February 6th for all other Fall '12 off campus programs

. . . February 6th for Westmont in Jerusalem Spring '12

 

How do I go about choosing an Off-campus Program that's right for me?

OCP encourages you to choose a program* that enhances your academic experience overall, and, when possible, your major area of study specifically. Keep this in mind as you browse this site, and talk with your academic advisor(s) and OCP faculty/staff for help determining the program that best fits your needs and interests.

Students planning to apply for an off-campus program should make an appointment with Barbara Pointer in the Off-Campus Programs Office to confirm the need for any additional required forms. The OCP office is located in Kerrwood Hall, x6009 or email ocp@westmont.edu.

Location
  • Itinerant vs. stationary?
  • Domestic vs. international?
  • East vs. west vs. south?
  • Urban vs. rural?

  • Industrial vs. agricultural economy?

Living Arrangement
  • Hotels (unique to Europe Semester)?
  • Dorms (with North Americans or internationals)?
  • Apartments vs. homestays?
Spiritual Community
  • Christian vs. secular?
  • Students are "catered to" or "caterers" of student body spiritual life
Academics
  • Open to all majors vs. major specific
  • GE/Elective credit vs. major/minor credit
Language
  • English speaking in international setting?
  • Language immersion as primary focus?
  • Language as survival/secondary focus?
Costs?--keep in mind that you will pay:
  • Westmont tuition, unless the program tuition is higher
  • Westmont health and IT fee
  • The specific program's room, board, and fees (may be more or less than Westmont's)
  • Travel--usually extra but included in fees of a few programs

 

Introducing a new online resource: The Big Guide!

The BIG Guide Online is a comprehensive interactive web site that helps students and young professionals build global career skills. Click here if you are interested in finding out more about how the Big Guide can help you now and in the future!