*Students are expected to enroll in one of the following courses for this study abroad.

ESMG 4450G Human Factors in Emergency Management

ESMG 4890R Special Topics in Emergency Management

PADM 6790R Special Topics in Public Administration

HLSC 4900R Special Topics in Health Science

 

NOTE: These are regular Spring Semester with in-country instruction from January 11-27

Course pre-requisites may be waived for students admitted into the study abroad program by the faculty program director

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 Students who fall below a 2.0 GPA in the Fall semester may be withdrawn from their Spring study abroad program (possibly with no refund).

Physical Requirements:

Significant amount of walking and long flight time.

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 the Office of Education Abroad 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.

Program fee covers in-country housing and transportation, most meals, international insurance, excursions, and coordination with in-country academics/professionals. The program fee does not include the listed Additional Estimated Costs. 

$1990

*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.

*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. See the Refunds and Cancellation policy.

The student is responsible for these additional costs:

• UVU  tuition for 3-credit course
• International Flight: SLC>Christchurch  (approx $1400-$2000+)
• Food ($200 for purchasing some meals on own)
• Discretionary spending (approx $100 - $500 based on personal spending needs)
• Passport ($165)

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.

 

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 fees.