February 1, 2027; $75 Application fee is non-refundable.
May 31-June 25, 2027
Discover Portugal. Develop Leadership. Make an Impact. Step into leadership where history, culture, and service come alive. This immersive study abroad experience in Portugal invites undergraduate students to complete SLSS 1120G: Leadership and Civic Engagement (a GE and GI course needed for graduation) and LANG 291R: Appreciation of Portuguese Culture while exploring leadership as a lived, cultural, and ethical practice. Through guided study before, during, and after the program, students will examine leadership and engage with global citizenship through the lens of Portuguese language and culture—tracing influence, power, resilience, and collective action from centuries old traditions to contemporary society. At the heart of the program, students will practice leadership in real time by collaboratively planning and carrying out a humanitarian service project in Portugal, working alongside community partners to meet real needs with humility, cultural awareness, and purpose. Students will develop and strengthen cultural and linguistic competencies through excursions to historic sites, grounding academic learning by connecting leadership theory to the stories, struggles, and values that have shaped Portugal and the wider world. This program is designed for students ready to grow as leaders, serve with intention, and return with perspective that shapes how they lead at UVU and beyond.
*Students are expected to take one of the SLSS course options and the LANG course listed below for this study abroad:
SLSS 1120G (3 credits) Leadership and Civic Engagement
or
SLSS 4050G (3 credits) Leader - Global Contributor
and
LANG 2910R (3 credits) Appreciation of Portuguese Culture
NOTE: Both courses are semester-long summer courses with online sessions that includes an in-person travel experience from May 31-June 25.
Must be 18 years of age at the time of departure
UCAS and Concurrent Enrollment students are not eligible to study abroad
Minimum GPA: 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 Students who fall below a 2.0 GPA in the Spring semester may be withdrawn from their Summer study abroad program.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.
Knowledge of Portuguese is helpful but not required
Physical Requirements:
Lisbon is known for its steep hills and cobblestone streets. We will walk a significant amount and take public transportation every day.
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.
Service animals and emotional support animals require prior approval from UVU Accessibility Services before bringing them on a study abroad trip. Pets are not allowed on study abroad.
Fee covers housing, in-country transportation, some meals, tours, international insurance. The program fee does not include the listed Additional Estimated Costs.
$3555
*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 BCBS Global (approx $200-$500+).
Students should be prepared to pay out-of-pocket for travel disruptions including lost luggage, travel and other costs associated with replacing lost/stolen passports, missed flights, flight delays, quarantines, up-front medical costs, 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.
