February 1, 2025; $75 Application fee is non-refundable.
June 23 - July 14, 2025
Students will be exposed to a myriad of experiences and research that can be found in the blended Christian, Arabic, Roman, and Jewish cultures. It is impressive to learn how some very strong communities coming from several parts of the globe have created a new society and traditions in a prosperous country.
Students will experience how these cultures have survived from generation to generation and combined with modern influences have created a new economy that has revolutionized global markets. Learn of interwoven traditions deepened in the core of the Spanish culture to support and make advances in technology, economy, and also making a difference in global markets never explored before. It is the perfect setting for students to appreciate the depth of the Spanish language, its influence in the world, and why it is one of the three most spoken languages in the world.
It is important to notice that Spanish is spoken by 7.5% of the world's population, or 595 million people. This includes 496 million native speakers, who make up 6.3% of the world's population, and 75 million non-native speakers and learners. We, in the United States, have a community over 60 million Spanish-speaking people, and it is the ethnic group with most rapid growth in population. It is therefore imperative that we get our students prepared for the future ahead of us.
We have day trips to selected sites where students can learn about the development and progress of the Spanish culture and appreciate the variety of cultures that left their fingerprints in the Iberican peninsula.
Students will visit Barcelona, Tarragona, Madrid, Toledo, Segovia, Granada, Sevilla, and Cordoba.
*Students are expected to enroll in 6 credits (either 6 credits of one course or 3 credits of each course) but no more than 6 credits for this study abroad.
LANG 291R Independent Study (3-6 credits)
LANG 490R Special Topics in Languages (3-6 credits)
All coursework will be completed during the travel dates.
Must be 18 years of age at the time of departure
Minimum G.P.A.: 2.0
Prerequisites: Student must have a ML (ACTFL scale) level of Spanish or at least level of a 202G in Spanish.
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 (possibly with no refund).
Physical requirements:
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 the Office of Education Abroad 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.
Fee covers housing, some meals (most breakfasts), transportation in country, excursions, and international insurance. The program fee does not include the listed Additional Estimated Costs.
$2865
*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.
*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. See the Refunds and Cancellation policy.
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 GeoBlue (approx $200-$500+)
Students should be prepared to pay out-of-pocket for travel disruptions including lost luggage, possible COVID tests or quarantine stays if required by the host country for entry or exit, missed flights, 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 on the following here for more information.
Pell Grants and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to the program, based on eligibility. Speak to a Financial Aid Advisor for more information (BA 105).
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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.
