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Semester at Sea (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Varies, Varies
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Restrictions: UW-Eau Claire applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
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GPA: 2.50 (may be flexible) Language of Instruction: English
Year in School: May apply as first year student; must have at least soph. standing by program begin Coordinator: Jenna Krosch
Additional Eligibility: Good academic, conduct & financial standing at UWEC
Program Description:

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Program Summary & Location

SAS boatExplore the world from your global classroom aboard a Semester at Sea (SAS) Voyage! Take courses accredited by Colorado State University while sailing around the world, earning UWEC credits. Semester at Sea is a great study abroad option for any major with a wide variety of courses offered on board for each program. The courses are delivered integrating each international experience to facilitate global, comparative, field based education. You will do Faculty Directed Practica in countries and curricula of your choice. To learn more about Semester at Sea and the upcoming voyages, click here!

For the fall 2019 voyage, you'll go to Poland, Kiel Canal Transfer, Portugal, Spain, Croatia, Morocco, Ghana, Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, Panama Canal Transit, Ecuador and Costa Rica. 

Academics

To learn about eligibility requirements, academic course offerings, how courses transfer back to UW-Eau Claire, and the academic calendar, click the following button:
Academics - Semester at Sea

Student Life

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Housing & Meals

SAS photoWhile studying aboard the MV World Odyssey, you will reside in a cabin which accommodates 3 students. Each room has a closed-circuit television, fridge, private bathroom, telephone, and a wardrobe. There are 2 dining rooms on board with indoor and outdoor eating areas where 3 meals per day are served buffet style.

Cost

By clicking on the following term, you will find more information on program costs. If the term you want to go abroad is not listed, please see the most recent term and add 7% to your estimate to factor in exchange rate fluctuations and tuition increases. Click on the buttons below to view that term's cost estimate. 
 Spring 2019 Fall 2019

Learn More & How To Apply

Still have some questions? We have peer advisors for a variety of programs, click here to see if we have one available for this program. If there isn't a peer advisor, the study abroad coordinator would be happy to answer your questions. You can schedule an appointment with a peer advisor or coordinator by calling 715-836-4411. 

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Ready to apply?! Click here to read our application instructions. Then return to this page and click the "Apply Now" button at the top of the page. 

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2019 02/08/2019 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.