WASHINGTON, D.C.The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities is pleased to announce the launching of the redesigned www.BestSemester.com. The redesign of BestSemester.com will provide new ways for students, campuses and parents to learn more about the 12 culture-crossing and culture-shaping off-campus study programs offered by the CCCU.
With the redesigned site, we are able to better serve our members and serve students in helping them make an informed decision about coming to one of the BestSemester programs, said Vice President for Student Programs Ken Bussema. We are thankful for all the hard work that went into the development of this site and welcome your feedback.
The new look and design of the homepage will allow visitors to search for programs in one of four ways:
- Program name
- Location
- Topic of interest
- Students major
In addition, sections dedicated to parents and campuses provide key information to each audience. Visitors to specific programs will find some of the same structure as before but with a new look and functionality for categories such as: Overview, Academics, Faculty & Staff, Student Life, Admissions, and News & Updates.
MyBestSemester is the login area for students who wish to receive more information or to start the application process. Once they have received a log-in and password, students can update their address information, request a copy of the BestSemester magazine, or return to the site to complete the application process. The application and reference systems and the campus contact portal have not changed and will continue to look and function as they did on the old Web site.
The deadlines for applying to the BestSemester programs for the 2009/2010 academic year are:
Oxford Summer Programme, March 1
Fall semester, April 1 (February 2 Early Admission)
Spring Semester, October 1 (May 1 Early Admission)
For more information, contact the Office of Student Programs at 202-546-8713 or visit www.bestsemester.com.
The 12 semester- or summer-long student programs offered by the CCCU are categorized as either culture-shaping programs or culture-crossing programs. Culture-shaping programs are: American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.); Contemporary Music Center (Marthas Vineyard, Mass.); Los Angeles Film Studies Center (L.A., Calif.); and Washington Journalism Center (Washington, D.C.). Included in the culture-crossing programs are: Australia Studies Centre; China Studies Program; Latin American Studies Program; Middle East Studies Program; Programmes in Oxford; Russian Studies Program; and Uganda Studies Program. All programs undergo regular site visit evaluations by the Student Academic Programs Commission (SAPC).
The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities is a higher education association of 180 intentionally Christ-centered institutions around the world. There are now 110 member campuses in North America and all are fully-accredited, comprehensive colleges and universities with curricula rooted in the arts and sciences. In addition, 70 affiliate campuses from 24 countries are part of the CCCU. The Councils mission is to advance the cause of Christ-centered higher education and to help its institutions transform lives by faithfully relating scholarship and service to biblical truth.
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