Earn Passport Points by attending campus events! Then, cash out your Passport Points and use them to fund cultural opportunities in study, interning, or volunteering abroad (or with another culture in the US).
Passport Points
Here's how it works:
- Participate in approved cultural enrichment programming to earn points.
- Earn up to 500 points per semester and up to a total of 2,000 points over 4 years of full-time undergraduate enrollment**.
- Points can be redeemed to offset travel expenses related to approved educational travel opportunities.
- Experience your world!
This program facilitates participation for all students in approved cultural immersion opportunities while attending Centenary. Students earn points for attending pre-approved campus events and programs.
Points help you to fund:
- Faculty-led immersion programs (aka, 'module')
- Independent Culture Projects that include intercultural immersion
- Study abroad with any of the college's official partner institutions or programs
- Faculty or staff-led international trips with an educational component lasting 5 days or more (ex: international choir tour, international mission trips)
Passport Point Event Values
Most events will be worth 20 points. Intercultural and culturally diverse events will be worth double (40 points).
A few notable events each semester will be worth additional points.
- 100 points – Annual Convocations -- President’s, Founder’s Day, and Honors Convocations
- 80 points – Convocations – Will be designated by the Convocations Committee prior to each semester
- 60 points – Major Campus Events
Passport Points FAQs
What are Passport Points?
With Passport Points you can earn rewards simply by attending campus events — then redeem your points to help cover the travel costs related to approved international educational travel opportunities.
How much is each point worth?
Each point is redeemable for one dollar toward offsetting travel costs related to approved international educational experiences.
How do I get my Passport Points?
- At a Passport Points-approved event, scan the appropriate QR code during the designated time.
**QR Codes are time stamped so you may not log your points until the appropriate time during the event - Enter your Centenary ID number. You must include the three leading zeros.
- Enter the event specific code
- Earn your points!
How do I check my current balance of Passport Points?
You may view your current balance here by entering your student ID number. Students are responsible for ensuring their Passport Balance is correct. If you attend an event and see that Passport Points have not been added to your balance email passportpoints@centenary.edu as soon as possible!
How do I redeem my Passport Points for travel?
You may redeem your Passport Points here.
What types of international educational travel opportunities are there that can be supported by Passport Points?
International Educational Travel Opportunities may include:
- Faculty-led and Independent International Modules
- Independent CULTURE Projects that require international travel.
- Study Abroad with any of the college's official partner institutions or programs.
- Faculty- or Staff-led international trips with an educational component lasting 5 days or more (ex: international choir tour, international mission trips)
Which events are Passport Points events?
Passport Point events are typically listed in the weekly "What's Happening" email. Also, all home athletic events are Passport Point events. All on campus music and theater performances sponsored by the college are Passport Point events, as well as art exhibits coordinated by the Meadows Museum.
Most events will be worth 20 points. Intercultural and culturally diverse events will be worth double (40 points).
A few notable events each semester will be worth additional points.
100 points – Annual Convocations -- President’s, Founder’s Day, and Honors Convocations
80 points – Convocations – Will be designated by the Convocations Committee prior to each semester
60 points – Major Campus Events
How do I apply to have an event approved for Passport Points?
The first step to have an event approved for Passport Points is to place it on the Engage calendar and campus calendar (if it's an on campus event). Next, to request that your event be approved for points, send the following to passportpoints@centenary.edu.
- event name
- sponsor organization/person
- date
- start time
- end time
How many Passport Points can I earn?
You can earn up 500 points per semester for a total of 2000 points during your time enrolled at Centenary.
What if I don't have a Smartphone?
What if I have additional questions about Passport Points?
Email all questions to passportpoints@centenary.edu
Terms of Use
Passport Points are not redeemable for cash or any other form of credit and have no value until presented for redemption in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Program. Points have no fixed or ascertainable cash value.
Centenary College reserves the right to change, limit, modify, or cancel the Program's Terms and Conditions including the number of points issued for travel, regulations, benefits, conditions of participation, rewards, and reward levels in whole or part at any time, even though changes may affect the value of points or rewards already accumulated. Participants will be bound by any such changes.
Only full-time, undergraduate students in good standing with the college are eligible to participate in the program. Points are not transferable or re-assignable. Participants of this program may be subject to tax laws and guidelines in the U.S. It is the responsibility of the individual participants to inquire about their particular needs as related to such laws and guidelines.
Contact Info
Office of Global Engagement
Magale Library 208
© 2024 Centenary College of Louisiana