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December 1, 2025; $75 Application fee is non-refundable.
May 23-30, 2026
This program will traverse anthropology critically and from an Indigenous lens as a travel seminar. You will meet and hear from local scholars and community members in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) to learn about life and issues in Aotearoa. Aotearoa New Zealand is a modern nation-state that is founded on a treaty relationship between Tangata Whenua (Māori) and the British Crown, which recognises Indigenous peoples in public policy and space in a manner that may be confronting compared to the context in the United States. Yet, there are many disparities and ongoing struggles against the colonial structures in New Zealand that local and regional Indigenous scholars face, research, and work to repair. We will observe, listen to, and learn from these thinkers and this context through pre-departure study and various on the ground experiences during this travel seminar. We will also immerse ourselves in the local setting moving through public transportation and with opportunities to try local foods, and full-day excursions outside of the city centre, as well as additional optional experiences to gain greater local insights.
*Students are expected to take the following course:
ANTH 475R: Special Topics Anthropology: Indigenous Studies and Traveling Critically - Aotearoa
New Zealand
NOTE: There may be coursework during the summer semester before and after travel dates.
Must be 18 years of age at the time of departure
Minimum G.P.A.: 2.0
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 Students who fall below a 2.0 GPA in the Spring semester may be withdrawn from their Summer study abroad program.
Prerequisite Course(s): none
Physical Requirements:
Do to the intensity of the schedule on long travel students must be mentally able to be present and participate. While there are some accommodations available, Auckland city is not as friendly to wheelchairs as the US. The hotel may have refrigerators in the rooms, but that is TBC. Most ammenities will be available but not in the amounts or manner usually available for US residents. New Zealand is also more European in size and comfort than the typical mainstream US expectation might be.
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.
Fee covers housing, in-country transportation, excursions, international insurance. The program fee does not include the listed Additional Estimated Costs.
$1680
*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. 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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Students are strongly encouraged to read the U.S. State Department’s country information webpage for the most up-to-date information on travel advisories, entry, exit, and visa requirements, safety, security, health, and other important travel factors.
