SRAS Study Abroad Programs

Study Abroad for a summer, semester, or year with SRAS! Credits transfer back to UVU for pre-approved credit. Eligible students may be able to apply Financial Aid. 

All students interested in participating in an SRAS program (regardless of financial aid status) will need to do the following:

Program discovery

  • Learn about SRAS: Discover options for study abroad on SRAS's website.
  • Office of Education Abroad Advising: Contact Paige Myers ([email protected]) and speak with her about the UVU SRAS application procedures.

UVU application procedure:

Once you have decided on a program, do the following:

  • Meet with the Office of Education Abroad advisor: Discuss the program and pick up a copy of the Financial Aid Budget Sheet and the Advanced Credit Approval Form. These forms need to be completed and approved before you apply for your SRAS program.
  • UVU online application: Fill out the UVU Study Abroad application. Select SRAS from the drop-down menu. This application requires a $75 non-refundable application fee.
    • Payment of insurance fee: You may be assesed an insurance fee based on the amount of time you will be abroad on the SRAS program.

Apply for the SRAS Program

  • SRAS application procedures: SRAS has a separate application process (which includes application fees) that you will need to closely follow for course registration, housing, orientation, etc. Paige Myers at UVU will sign any paperwork required by an SRAS advisor. 

 Complete UVU pre-travel documentation

 All students traveling abroad need to complete the following:

  • Assumption of Risk and Release Form
  • Export Control Form
  • Passport and visa information: You must have a passport for international travel. You will be given specific instructions for completing your visa requirements for entry as a student to your host country by SRAS. The UVU Office of Education Abroad is not responsible for obtaining visas for travelers.
  • Registration for placeholder courses: You are required to complete an Advanced Credit Approval Form that lists the courses (equivalent to 12+ UVU credits) you intend to take abroad and transfer. This form must be signed by the department chair for each course you plan to take. You will be registered for 12+ credits of an International Study Abroad course designated with a ZZZ prefix that will act as a placeholder for the credits you will transfer from SRAS and your host university. SRAS uses U.S. Schools of Record for some of its programs, so you may get a transcript from the University of Montana or Stetson University. There is no UVU tuition associated with this course.
  • STEP registration: U.S. citizens should register with the U.S. embassy in their host country via the STEP program. There is no fee associated with the program. Registering will allow you to receive travel updates, safety alerts, etc. 

Financial Aid

If you want to use financial aid to help pay your tuition and cost of attendance, you will need to complete the Study Abroad Financial Aid Budget Sheet before meeting with the Financial Aid Office. You will also need to submit the Student Certification Form to the Financial Aid Office before you depart. The Financial Aid Office will require you to submit a Student Verification of Enrollment Form upon arrival to your host university and a Progress Verification Form before you return to verify that you are passing or have passed your courses.

Communications

You will receive other email communications from [email protected] in the UVU Office for Education Abroad and from representatives from SRAS. You are responsible for responding to requests for information and for following instructions. Please contact Paige Myers with any questions or concerns.

Cost of programs

Semester-long programs can cost anywhere between $10,000 and $25,000+. This may seem expensive, but if you compare the cost of attending UVU for one semester, the difference can be only a few thousand dollars. Scholarships are available through SRAS; see SRAS's Funding page for more information. UVU students that are eligible for Pell Grants have been successful in the past at getting Gilman Scholarships to help fund their study abroad experiences.

Admission into a UVU Study Abroad program is non-discriminatory. UVU admits persons without regard to gender, race, creed, religion, national origin, age, or disability who meet UVU's academic requirements, agree to abide by the Student Rights and Responsibility Code of Conduct, and are otherwise qualified.