Short-Term Programs
Short-Term Programs generally take place over summer, spring, or winter breaks. All short-term programs are led by an SUU faculty or staff member. Summer programs range from 2-4 weeks long and offer between 3-6 course credits. Shorter 1-week programs, called Cultural Immersions, are non-credit bearing and usually have a discounted program price. Programs change year to year, going to new locations and focusing on different areas of study (i.e. Communication in Fiji and Tonga, Psychology in Greece, etc.).
Deadlines
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Deadlines to apply for Short-Term programs are:
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Winter Programs: November 1
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Spring Programs: December 15
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Summer Programs: January 15
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Priority Summer Deadline: November 15
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Deadlines to pay the full study abroad balance are:
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Winter Programs: December 1
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Spring Programs: February 15
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Summer Programs: March 15
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Minimum Requirements
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2.5 minimum GPA
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3 letters of recommendation (requested through online application)
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Application and down payment received by January 15
View the Students' Handbook for Short-Term Programs
Additional Information
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After applying, a $300 down payment will be charged to the applicant's SUU account. That same $300 will then be deducted from the total program price.
- Non-student participants (such as spouses) will be charged an additional $200 non-student administrative fee.
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After being accepted into a program, travelers will be emailed information about how to find and submit all pre-departure documents such as travel authorizations and emergency contact forms. Information regarding how to apply for scholarships will be distributed as well.
- Short-term programs may not be used to help a student achieve full-time student status over the summer and are not eligible for tuition-based financial aid such as FAFSA. Scholarships may still be applicable.
- Most program fees do not include the cost of airfare or meals.
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Refund Policy: After the application deadline has passed and a student has been accepted into their program, the remainder of the program fee will be charged to their SUU account. Should a student choose to withdraw from their program after this point, the application fee and any portion of the program fee that has already been spent on their behalf (at the time of their withdrawal) will remain charged to their SUU account.
Short-Term Programs for 2025
More information about each program, including a link to the application form, can be found in the Program Directory linked above.
- A Musical Journey in Central Europe (April 28-May 13, $2,560)
- Africa Adventure: Photojournalism and Ecotourism in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) and South Africa (May 15-May 31, $3,480)
- Anthropology in Belize (May 12-June 9, TBD) application not posted yet
- Castles, Cathedrals, and Camps in England, Germany, and Czechia (April 27-May 11, $2,998)
- Communication in Fiji and Tonga (April 28-May 12, $2,795)
- Criminal Justice in Ireland (April 28-May 9, $3,550)
- Cultures of Britain (May 5-May 14, $2,190)
- European Mindscape: Psychology and English from Madrid to Barcelona to Paris to London - Trip A (April 28-May 12, $2,930)
- European Mindscape: Psychology and English from Madrid to Barcelona to Paris to London - Trip B (May 12-May 26, $2,930)
- French and French Culture in France (May 15-May 31, $3,500)
- Global Leadership in Spain (May 18-May 31, $2,900)
- International Marketing and Management in Colombia (May 27-June 6, $2,095)
- Language and Cultural Immersion in Spain (May 25-June 21, $3,785)
- Literature, Writing, and Rhetoric: Mythology and Meaning in Sicily (April 29-May 10, $2,050)
- Nutrition in Costa Rica (May 5-May 14, $3,235)
- Public Administration and Non-Profit Service in Costa Rica (May 29-June 7, TBD) application not posted yet
- Sociology in Japan (May 8-May 21, $2,300)
- Sport in the United Kingdom (April 28-May 9, $2,745)
- Spring Break in London (March 9-March 15, $1,590)
- SUU in London: Theatre and Arts Administration (April 30-May 11, $2,990)
- Thanksgiving in London (November 23-November 30, $1,055) application closed
- The Art and Science of Harry Potter in the UK (June 12-June 23, $2,380)
- World War ll and the Evolution of Aviation (April 27-May 7, $3,625)
- Writing in Wales (June 9-June 20, TBD) application not posted yet
Questions? Don't hesitate to contact us or stop by the Office of Learning Abroad in BH 304 to get answers!