School of Record

While most WorldStrides programs are hosted at accredited universities abroad, some are operated directly by WorldStrides to provide unique academic experiences otherwise not available in that location. To secure academic credit for these programs, WorldStrides has partnered with a School of Record. The School of Record provides oversight of the academic process, including: reviewing syllabi, approving course offerings, evaluating instructor qualifications, and ensuring academic quality. Courses offered during these programs are vetted and evaluated by the School of Record to determine and assign an equivalent course.  

Students who participate in the programs listed below will be issued a transcript by our School of Record, and WorldStrides will provide this transcript to the students’ home universities, following our standard protocol, to facilitate credit transfer. As with all WorldStrides programs, students are encouraged to discuss their academic needs and obtain course approval from their home university prior to the start of their program.  

WorldStrides is committed to all programs, adhering to the recognized standards of best practices in the field of study abroad. Therefore, all programs will be regularly assessed through the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad, developed by the Forum on Education Abroad. These standards include baseline expectations regarding academic integrity, learning environments, health and safety, student conduct and advising, and student learning and development. 

The University of Rhode Island (URI) is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) to award bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Located in Kingston, Rhode Island, URI is a public flagship research university recognized for its global perspective and commitment to experiential learning. As an institution with R1 designation, a top-tier research distinction awarded by the Carnegie Classification, URI supports academic excellence across a wide range of disciplines. University of Rhode Island transcripts will reflect institutional credit and letter grades for coursework completed during the programs listed below.

Founded in 1950, California Baptist University (CBU) is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Named "2011 Best Regional University" by U.S. News and World Report, CBU is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), as well as the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, the National Association of Schools of Music, the State of California Board of Registered Nursing, the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Board of Registered Nurses.

We partnered with CBU as our official academic sponsor for Veritas Christian Study Abroad programs. Students who study abroad with Veritas will receive a transcript from their host university and from CBU, which will award credit for the Veritas course (Comparative Religions) and practicum (Global Ministry Practicum).