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Study Away Programs

Study Away programs are faculty-led experiential learning opportunities designed for SUU students and conducted within the United States. These programs take place outside the state of Utah, offer credit-bearing courses, and last at least 5 nights. They are generally run during academic breaks. Programs change from year to year, as professors take students to new locations and focus on different areas of study. Programs are announced in October. 

Faculty members wanting to propose a study away program should visit the Faculty/Staff Propose a Program page. 

Deadlines

  • Deadlines to apply for faculty-led short-term programs are:

    • Winter Programs: November 1

    • Spring Programs: December 15

    • Summer Programs: January 15 

  • Deadlines to pay the full study abroad balance are:

    • 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 application deadline

Program for 2025-2026

ANTH 4700: Rivers and Ruins(1 CH, Spring Break 2026)

WHERE: San Juan River (with SUU Outdoors); plus after river trip excursions to
Hovenweep National Monument, Edge of the Cedars State Park and the Navajo Nation

Start Date: Monday, March 9, 2026

End Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026

Cost: $805

Learn how water impacts the cultures of the desert southwest by rafting down the San Juan River with anthropology professors, Dr. Emily Dean and Dr. Crystal Koenig! We will visit archaeological sites, camp under the stars, and discuss how the ancient and contemporary peoples of the region adapt to life in arid environments. Earn 1 upper division Anthropology elective credit. No pre-reqs.

 

Apply Here!

Additional Information 

  • After applying, students will be charged a $300 down payment on their 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. 
  • Unlike other short-term studies abroad, tuition for courses registered for as part of study away program involvement will be charged separately from the study away program fee. Please see the tuition rates to calculate what that amount will be. 

  • After being accepted into a program, students will receive an email explaining how to find and submit pre-departure documents, such as travel authorizations and emergency contact forms.

  • 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. 

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