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 about 2-4 weeks long and offer 3-6 course credits. Non-credit bearing programs, called Cultural Immersions, usually are about 1 week in length. 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.).

Program Directory: Explore Programs and Apply!

Deadlines

Deadlines to apply for Short-Term programs are:
- Fall Break Programs: August 15
- Winter Programs: November 1
- Spring Programs: December 15
- Summer Programs: January 15
  - Priority Summer Deadline: November 15

Deadlines to pay the full study abroad balance are:
- Fall Break Programs: November 1
- Winter Programs: December 1
- Spring Programs: February 15
- Summer Programs: March 15

Minimum Requirements

2.5 minimum GPA
3 letters of recommendation (requested through online application)
Application and down payment received by January 15

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Students should understand the payment deadline is to allow students more time to put together the needed funds to pay for their study abroad. It is NOT the same as a refund deadline. Program fees may still remain charged to a student's account even if they withdraw prior to the payment deadline. Please refer to the refund policy below for more information.

Additional Information

View the Students' Handbook for Short-Term Programs

After applying, a $300 application fee will be charged to the applicant's SUU account. That $300 acts as a deposit toward the total program fee.
Non-student participants (such as spouses) will be charged an additional $200 non-student administrative fee in addition to the program fee if accepted into a short-term study abroad.
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. Other scholarships may still be applicable.
Most program fees do not include the cost of airfare or meals. Use the Short-Term Study Abroad Cost Estimator as a tool to financially prepare to study abroad.
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 will remain charged to their SUU account.
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 Program List

More information about each program, including a link to the application form, can be found in the Program Directory. Programs may not be visible in the directory after their application deadline has passed.

Spring Break Programs for 2026

Spring Break London Cultural Immersion
Spring Break Portugal Cultural Immersion

Summer Short-Term Programs for 2026

Africa Adventure: Photojournalism and Ecotourism in Eswatini and South Africa
Brazil Cultural Immersion
Creative Writing, Literature, and Human Values in England
Criminal Justice in Seoul
Critical Thinking and Teaching in Thailand
Crown and Constitution: An MPA study of leadership, policy, and governance in the UK
Culture and Choir in Poland Cultural Immersion
Feeling and Place: Curiosity and Awe (Amsterdam, Paris, London)
Feeling and Place: Joy and Sadness (Krakow, Prague, Munich)
History of WW2 and Aviation in Japan and Hawaii
Intercultural Communication and Relations in Taiwan
Language and Cultural Immersion in Madrid
Leadership in Ireland
Mandarin and Culture in Beijing and Shanghai
Mythology and Meaning in Sicily
Nutrition in Costa Rica
Outdoor Recreation in Costa Rica
Sociology in Japan
Sport in the UK
SUU in London: Theatre and Arts Administration
The Grand Tour: Art & Design in Europe
The Lord of the Rings in New Zealand

Questions? Don't hesitate to contact us or stop by the Office of Learning Abroad in BH 304 to get answers!