February 1, 2026; $75 Application fee is non-refundable.
May 3-23, 2026
Monumental France
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of French language and culture while living in Paris and studying at a native-taught language school on weekday mornings. In addition to your immersive language experience, you'll be enrolled in two UVU courses designed to deepen your understanding of French culture and identity. One course focuses on the meaning and purpose of monuments—how they shape memory, history, and national identity—using the city of Paris as your living classroom. The other enhances your language and cultural proficiency through dynamic real-world application.
You'll stay with welcoming host families—an ideal way to experience daily life à la française and practice your French in an authentic setting.
For those eager to explore beyond Paris, two optional excursions (not included in the program fee) offer the chance to discover the royal castles of Blois and Chambord in the Loire Valley, as well as the breathtaking cathedral of Chartres.
*Student must take both of these courses. Both courses can be counted toward the minor in French.
LANG 291R Independent Study - Appreciation of French Culture (3 credits)
and
FREN 490R Special Topics in French - Monumental France: History, Identity, and Public Space (3 credits)
NOTE: There may be online coursework due throughout the summer semester.
Course pre-requisites may be waived for students admitted into the study abroad program by the faculty program director. Students that have not had any French education must be motivated to learn the language.
Must be 18 years of age at the time of departure
Minimum G.P.A.: 2.0 or Higher
There are no language prerequisites for this program
Students with Academic Standings registration holds at the time of application received for falling below a 2.0 GPA in the previous semester(s) will not be allowed to study abroad and should not apply. Students who fall below a 2.0 GPA in the Spring semester may be withdrawn from their Summer study abroad program.
Physical Requirements: Students must be 100% self-reliant and able to navigate a large metro system on their own as they travel to/from class.
Study Abroad typically involves a lot of walking! Make sure that you will be able to walk long distances over uneven surfaces.
Travel during the summer in foreign countries can be uncomfortably hot and humid. Air conditioning is not always available.
Students on study abroad must be able to independently navigate in a foreign country and be able to follow specific instructions. This may include figuring out and using public transportation, making their way through airports, negotiating large crowds, and making smart decisions related to their own safety in unfamiliar circumstances.
*Accessibility services vary from country to country. Contact UVU Accessibility Services if you require such services. Students with significant physical or mental health needs should discuss their suitability for study abroad travel with their medical professional, UVU Student Health Services, UVU Accessibility Services, and/or family before making the decision to apply.
This fee covers in-country housing and local transportation, course registration and materials at language institutes, some meals, and access to weekly cultural activities and lectures. International insurance. The program fee does not include the listed Additional Estimated Costs.
$2905
*This cost is tentative and based on program plans and the exchange rate at the time it was posted. This cost may or may not be updated due to exchange-rate fluctuations, program revisions , and program date changes.
*Please review the Office of Education Abroad's Withdrawal Policy before applying. Within 5 days of acceptance into a Study Abroad program, you will be required to pay a $500 non-refundable commitment deposit to confirm your spot.
The student is responsible for these additional costs:
Students over the age of 73 at the time of travel may be required to purchase a supplemental international health and evacuation insurance plan through GeoBlue (approx $200-$500+)
Students should be prepared to pay out-of-pocket for travel disruptions including lost luggage, possible COVID tests or quarantine stays if required by the host country for entry or exit, missed flights, etc.
All students are required to pay a $75 non-refundable application fee .
*UVU study abroad tuition is charged as an additional study abroad fee in your student account. It is separate from the study abroad program fee and regular UVU summer tuition. It is not factored into the "equal payment" calculation of the UVU Tuition Table. Study Abroad students are advised to only take study abroad courses during the block of their study abroad program.
There are some scholarship opportunities that are available from UVU and nationally including the exclusively French designated Howard & Mary D. Nelson Endowed Scholarship. These scholarships are competitive and have varying application dates. Please click here for more information.
Pell Grants and Student Loans may be applied to the program, based on eligibility. Speak to the UVU Study Abroad Advisor (LA 209) and a Financial Aid Advisor for more information (BA 105).
UVU Faculty/Staff Dependent Tuition Waiver benefits may not be used to pay for study abroad tuition or fees.
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