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Change of Personal Information

Students are expected to file a Student Information Change form with the Office of the University Registrar promptly upon a change of any personal information, including but not limited to student's address, telephone number, or name. If a student does not receive University notices because of an incorrect or outdated address, the student will still be held responsible for the information provided. Students can access the Student Information Change Form on InsideCBU.

Classification and Numbering of Courses

The first digit of the course number indicates the level of the course: 100-200 = first and second undergraduate year; 300-400 = third and fourth undergraduate year; 500-600 = master's level; 700 = doctoral level. Students must have completed at least 30 units to register for 300-400 level undergraduate courses.

Course Cancellations and Format Changes

California Baptist University expects to deliver instruction to its students through its traditional in-person and online formats. By attending the University, students acknowledge this expectation and understand that the University may be compelled to modify course instruction formats due to circumstances or events beyond the University's reasonable control such as acts of God, acts of government, war, social unrest, and accidents. As such, students attending the University assume the risk that circumstances may arise that mandate the closure of the campus or place restrictions upon the University's delivery of instruction. Further, all courses at California Baptist University are subject to cancellation, meeting day and time changes, or format changes for reasons such as low enrollment, curriculum updates, or staffing. Students will be notified of course cancellations and schedule changes via their California Baptist University LancerMail account.

Study Abroad

Students may receive academic credit for overseas study tours offered by California Baptist University or authorized Study Abroad programs. A maximum of 18 units per semester may be earned for Study Abroad. Non-academic tours will not be considered for academic credit. All students wishing to receive Study Abroad credit must attend a Study Abroad Information Session and process their Petition to Study Abroad prior to the trip's departure. Study Abroad petitions are available from the Director of Academic Engagement. Students will be assessed a Study Abroad per unit tuition rate for tours offered through California Baptist University. Students participating in other authorized study abroad programs will be assessed for the cost of the program.

Requirements to participate in Study Abroad include:

  • Freshmen must have completed two semesters of course work at California Baptist University

  • Transfer students must have completed one semester of course work at California Baptist University

  • Students must be in good standing with Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and Student Services

  • Students must meet any minimum GPA requirements established by California Baptist University's study abroad partners

Directed Study and Independent Study

Directed Study will be limited to those courses which are listed in the catalog as part of the University's regular curriculum. Independent Study is limited to original coursework not included in the University's regular curriculum. Approval for the arrangement must include the faculty member, Dean/Department Chair, and University Registrar. In addition to regular tuition, a per credit unit Directed or Independent Study fee will be assessed. Students begin the process by coordinating their request for Directed or Independent Study with a Student Success Coach. A Student Success Coach, in collaboration with the appropriate faculty member, completes and submits the form to the Dean/Department Chair and University Registrar for approval.

Following are California Baptist University's Directed and Independent Study guidelines:

  • Junior or Senior academic standing

  • 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average

  • Limit of four (4) units of directed study or independent study in any given semester

  • A maximum of nine (9) units of directed study or independent study may be applied toward degree requirements

Internship

An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships provide students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths while giving employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent.

Students may enroll in an internship for academic credit at the upper division level with approval and signatures from the faculty member, Dean/Department Chair, and University Registrar. Students are responsible for locating their own internship experience prior to enrollment and are encouraged to utilize the Career Services office for assistance in the process. Minimum enrollment requirements include a 2.0 cumulative GPA and sophomore status.

Internships must be completed within the semester in which both the enrollment and the internship experience occur. Retroactive credit may not be granted for internships previously completed. For current Internship enrollment information, please see InsideCBU Internships.

Challenging a Course for Credit or Exemption

A student wishing to challenge a course by examination or certification should consult the Office of the University Registrar for information. Not all courses offered at California Baptist University may be challenged by exam or certification, and determinations will be made by the appropriate academic dean or department chair.

Students wishing only to be exempt from a course requirement, but not wishing to receive university credit, will be billed the exemption by exam or exemption by certification fee, and no credit will be earned. The exemption by exam fee will be assessed whether or not the exam is passed.

Students who wish to receive credit for the challenged course and who pass the exam will be charged the appropriate tuition and a grade of "Credit" will appear on the transcript. If the exam is not passed, the student will only be charged the exemption by exam fee and nothing will appear on the transcript.

Courses previously attempted at California Baptist University, or another institution, may not be challenged. Challenge exams may be attempted only once per course and should be completed prior to the add/drop dates (See 2025-2026 Academic Calendar). Credit and tuition costs for coursework completed by exam will appear in the semester in which the exam is passed. Students may not exceed 30 units of degree credit by challenge exams including AP, CLEP, and DSST, IB, and California Baptist University exams.

Auditing a Course

Students do not earn academic credit for audited courses. Audited courses cannot be applied toward degree requirements. Audited courses appear on the student's transcript and are indicated by an AU in lieu of a credit-bearing grade.

Students may only register to audit a course during the first two weeks of the semester, pending available space in the desired course. Regular withdrawal policies apply to audited coursework.

Post Baccalaureate Credit

Post baccalaureate credit for a course taken as an undergraduate student must be requested prior to the posting of the bachelor's degree. The following criteria must be met to grant credit:

  • Course(s) were not used to complete a bachelor's degree, second major, minor, emphasis, or concentration

  • Student was classified as a Senior (90.0+ units) when courses were completed

Privacy of Student Records

In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), a student's confidential academic record is available for inspection by the student. See the Office of the University Registrar for further information regarding academic records.

FERPA permits the University to disclose certain information ("Directory Information") without the Student's consent. All other information, including grades, class schedules, tuition charges and fees, grade point average, etc. is confidential and the access is restricted to those persons or agencies defined in FERPA.

Please see Student Handbook for additional information.