Global Entrepreneur Travel Programs

The application for the Honors College study abroad program in Europe is being administered through the Center for International Education, or CIE. Please visit the CIE's website here for instructions about this separate application process. Please also feel free to contact us at griggscenter@acu.edu if you have any questions.

The Costa Rica Study Abroad Program has limited available slots and students must meet the following criteria:

• Junior standing
• Minimum 3.00 GPA
• Students with Spanish speaking abilities will be given priority

Professor approval is required to register for the course and go on the trip. Please contact us at griggscenter@acu.edu if you have any questions.

If you withdraw from or become ineligible to attend the Global Entrepreneur program prior to March 1, 2018, you are still responsible for a portion of the program fee and, if applicable, any separate airfare expenses booked on your behalf by the Griggs Center. The amount you will still need to pay is equal to 50% of the total program fee or $1,500, whichever amount is greater, plus any applicable airfare expenses.

If you withdraw from or become ineligible to attend the Global Entrepreneur program on or after March 1, 2018, you are responsible for the full program fee listed above and, if applicable, any separate airfare expenses booked on your behalf by the Griggs Center.

If your participation in this program is contingent on receiving a COBA Study Abroad Scholarship and you are not awarded COBA Study Abroad Scholarship (or you are not awarded enough of a scholarship to make it possible for you to go on the trip), you will have the opportunity to withdraw your application with no money due.

If you commit to going on the trip after COBA scholarship awards are announced, you will be be subject to the following refund policy:

If you withdraw from or become ineligible to attend the Global Entrepreneur program prior to March 1, 2019, you are still responsible for 50% of the program fee and, if applicable, any separate airfare expenses booked on your behalf by the Griggs Center.

If you withdraw from or become ineligible to attend the Global Entrepreneur program on or after March 1, 2019, you are responsible for the full program fee listed above and, if applicable, any separate airfare expenses booked on your behalf by the Griggs Center.

If you withdraw from or become ineligible to attend the Global Entrepreneur program prior to March 1, 2019, you are still responsible for a portion of the program fee. The amount you will still need to pay is equal to 50% of the total program fee or $1,500, whichever amount is greater.

If you withdraw from or become ineligible to attend the Global Entrepreneur program on or after March 1, 2019, you are responsible for the full program fee listed above.

Any required deposits are non-refundable.

If you withdraw from or become ineligible to attend the Global Entrepreneur program on or after December 15, 2018, you are still responsible for the program fee listed above.

The Global Entrepreneur programs are designed to provide a safe learning environment, one in which all students will grow and learn. When students choose to deviate from the program's rules, there are consequences for such actions. Failure to conform to Abilene Christian University (ACU) and the College of Business Administration (COBA) rules will be handled by the faculty or staff sponsor(s) of the program. If the offense warrants expulsion from the program, the student will be responsible for all expenses, including return airfare.

Offenses that may result in dismissal from the program include:

• Any violation of the University Alcohol and Drug Policies, as detailed in the Student Handbook
• Sexual Promiscuity
• Theft
• Illegal use of computer lab and/or internet such as copying or possessing copyrighted materials
• Assault
• Making threats against another individual
• Any violation of any local law

Some offenses that may result in suspension or other disciplinary action include:

• Use of abusive language
• Inappropriate dress
• Failure to inform the faculty or staff sponsor(s) of the program about any independent plans
• Possession of or accessing pornography
• Use of tobacco

The policy regarding alcohol is the same set forth in the ACU Student Hand Book, whether the student is on campus or in another city.

• No one under the age of 21 is permitted to consume alcohol
• No alcohol is permitted in the place of residence of the program participants
• Alcohol cannot be served or consumed at "ACU sponsored events or programs"
• We would stress that our preference for all students traveling on ACU sponsored programs is to avoid drinking altogether during their experience
• Individual faculty may impose stricter alcohol regulations than what are described in this document, depending on the context of the program and the destination, the nature and purposes of the program, and the discretionary judgment of the faculty

Students are expected to wear business casual attire for all company meetings and group dinners with guests. At other times, the rules of dress and behavior are essentially the same as those on campus in Abilene as outlined in the student handbook.