*Students are expected to enroll in one of the following two courses for this study abroad.

MAT 1030 Quantitative Reasoning (3 credits)

or

MAT 1035 Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra (6 credits)

 

NOTE: There will be weekly class sessions during the summer semester on campus before the travel dates. MAT 1035 students will have additional coursework to complete online before travel.

 

 

 

 

Must be 18 years of age at the time of departure

Minimum G.P.A: 2.5

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 Students who fall below a 2.0 GPA in the Spring semester may be withdrawn from their Summer study abroad program (possibly with no refund).

Pre-requisites:

• For MAT 1030: One of the following (within department time limits): MAT 1020 (preferred), or MAT1015 or MAT 1010 with a grade of C– or higher; or appropriate placement by a placement exam.
• For MAT 1035: One of the following (within department time limits): MAT 0950 with a grade of C- or higher, or MAT 0980 with a grade of C- or higher, or appropriate placement by a placement exam or departmental approval.

 Physical requirements:

There will be significant amounts of hiking and walking on uneven surfaces. Make sure you are able to do that. There will be hands-on sailing where students help operate the sailboat. Refrigeration for medication may not be 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 in-country housing and transportation, excursions, some meals, classroom rental, international insurance. The program fee does not include the listed Additional Estimated Costs. 

$3645

*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:

• UVU study abroad tuition* ($600 for 3 credits or $1200 for 6 credits at $200 per credit hour)
• International Flight:  (approx $1500-$2000+)
• Meals (approx $700)
• Transportation (approx $100 for transit passes and fares)
• Discretionary spending (approx $100 - $500 based on personal spending needs)
• Passport ($165)
• New Zealand NZeTA Visa ($65)

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 here for more information.

Pell Grants and Student Loans may be applied to the program, based on eligibility. Speak to the UVU Study Abroad Advisor (LA 209) and a Financial Aid Advisor for more information (BA 105).

UVU Faculty/Staff Dependent Tuition Waiver benefits may not be used to pay for study abroad tuition or fees.