Portuguese - Dual Language B.A. Track

The Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministries - Dual Language Track is an avenue into the B.A. program that has specific parameters.  It consists of a clear set of courses offered each semester into which every student would be enrolled, with a few options for online courses when needed and as permitted by the Academic Office.  This is an in-person track which includes intensive meetings each semester (times to be announced), and full online access to the student's courses. The courses are offered primarily in Portuguese throughout this track, with translation into English available for those who are not Portuguese speakers. Parallel English language courses are included in the track in order to prepare students for required courses which will only be available in the English language (ex. English Composition I and II). Questions? Contact DLINFO@champion.edu.

International Students Applying to the Dual Language Track in Portuguese and English (DL):

Submit the application at least 2 months prior to the semester start date in which the student wishes to enroll, unless the student is transferring from an institution already in the United States. Students transferring to Champion will need to complete the Transfer Eligibility Form.

This track requires attendance to concentrated in-person intensive classes as scheduled by Champion for each semester. The schedule for the intensive meeting will be confirmed directly to the students after acceptance into the B.A. Dual Language Track.

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Costs and Fees:

Application Fee: $25 (Non-refundable)

Processing Fee: $325 to be paid within 7 days after admission or reception of acceptance letter. (Non-refundable after I-20 issued)

Change of Status (COS) Fee: $150 (Nonrefundable after I-20 issued)

Tuition: $4,200/year or 12 X $350/month (Payment due 1st of each month).

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To apply, you will need the following documentation:

NOTE: If you do not have all the documents for the application, you are able to return to your application.

1. Passport# and Picture of the Passport Front Page with all critical information. Provide the same information for all individuals included as F2 dependents.
2. Other form of ID (U.S. or from country of origin)
3. Financial Info – current copy of savings or checking account illustrating ability to pay all monthly installments and annual costs. If the student has a sponsor, the sponsor’s banking information is also needed. Immigration requires proof that the student can pay:
   
   1. Tuition and Fees (Champion's $4,550 a year)
   2. Personal Living expenses ($11,000)
   3. Living expenses: $3,000 per F2 dependent
   
   Therefore, students without dependents need to demonstrate ability to pay at least $15,550 a year. This amount increases by $3,000 a year per dependent.
4. Financial Support Affidavit - signed and initiated by student and all listed financial supporter(s)
5. High School Transcript(s) or Certificate of Completion– English translation and evaluation may be required. The sending institution will transmit the transcripts directly to admissions@champion.edu.
6. Any College transcripts – Indicate the number and use the request process in the application. English translation and evaluation may be required. The sending institution will transmit the transcripts directly to admissions@champion.edu.

At the point the student is accepted into the DL Track, an I-20 document will be issued to the student in order to either obtain a first-time student visa abroad, to change to a student visa status (F-1) if already legally living in the US with a different type of visa, or to maintain a student status if transferring from another institution.

NOTE: Although English Proficiency is NOT required to complete the Bachelor’s degree offered as Dual Language Track, students who do not yet have proficiency in English will be enrolled in parallel courses to prepare for the successful completion of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or a similar exam, in order to enable students to take chosen courses that will only be available in English.

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