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Student Support Services

You’re not on this journey alone. CBU guides your academic, career and spiritual development through a variety of support services and centers.

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Embrace Your Purpose

You’ve been put on this earth to connect with your calling and realize your greater role in God’s kingdom. California Baptist University gives you the tools and knowledge to discover and chart your own path — from your major and career to your spiritual foundation and servant leadership. Learn more about all academic and support resources available.

Academic Resources & Centers

Get immersed in a community invested in all aspects of your success. CBU strives to graduate academically prepared individuals with a strong biblical foundation, commitment to serving others and a global mindset. Academic advising, career guidance and other support resources help us fulfill this mission.

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Academic Advising

Where do you seek to go? Plan your schedule, discuss your major and potential careers and develop a degree plan to achieve your goals.

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Career Center

Explore your calling — from what interests you to career paths associated with your major — and outline your route there through internships and job opportunities.

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International Center

CBU’s vibrant, Christ-centered community welcomes students from across the globe. Find resources for getting acclimated to campus, understanding the immigration process and refining your English-language skills.

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Counseling Center

Discuss what’s on your mind and develop coping strategies through CBU’s biblically based therapy services, including appointments for individuals, couples and families.

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University Writing Center

Communication is the heart of connection. Refine your skills for your courses and eventual career with the University Writing Center’s coaches.

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Tutoring Center

CBU’s free tutoring services set you on the path toward academic success. Get assistance in one-on-one and group contexts, as well as through academic coaching and mentoring.

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Global Engagement

Look beyond to where you can assist and learn from others, and grow into your profession and spirituality. Broaden your cultural perspective, deepen your faith, practice a language and add additional nuance to your skills through CBU’s study abroad programs open to undergraduate and graduate students.

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Offices & Support Services

Division of Student Services

The Division of Student Services oversees centers and programs that aid your academic, personal and spiritual growth, from easing your transition to college to preparing for commencement.

CBU Disability Services

In helping all students uncover their vocation, CBU provides equal access to learning environments, programs and opportunities for all students. Learn more about available accommodations and requesting services.

Office of Student Success

Transform your dreams into present and future successes. Along with academic support resources, Student Success manages programs and assistance for veterans, first-generation students and students with disabilities.

CBU Safety Services

CBU Safety Services creates a safe and secure campus for all students and employees through a combination of protection, education and awareness.

Supporting Your Academic & Spiritual Growth

CBU values your spirituality, academic curiosity and professional drive and connects you with the resources to recognize your vocation. See how we help you live your purpose.