Faculty-led Study Abroad
Paris: Summer 2026
Program Information
Join the Psychology department and the College of Business on this amazing trip through Paris from a unique and engaging lens. After a successful run in Summer of 2024, we've revamped and relaunched this exciting trip to Paris with some returning faves and new itinerary highlights. We hope you can join us!
NOTE: priority will be given to applicants seeking academic credit for the experience.
**All participants will be required to participate in 2-4 pre-departure meetings, to be held in late Spring (dates TBD)
Itinerary
This trip will run May 31 through June 7, 2026 and a tentative itinerary can be found below:
Saturday, May 30: Individual departure from the US*
Sunday, May 31: Arrival into Paris, group transfer to hotel, orientation, walking tour, welcome dinner
Monday: June 1: Breakfast, Eiffel Tower visit, Arc de Triomphe, scavenger hunt
Tuesday, June 2: Breakfast, Musee du Louvre visit, industry visit, Seine river cruise
Wednesday, June 3: Breakfast, 2 academic business visits
Thursday, June 4: Breakfast, day trip to Nantes with a visit to Chateau des ducs de Bretagne and free time to explore
Friday, June 5th: Breakfast, guest speaker, visit to Parisian University
Saturday, June 6th: Breakfast, free day
Sunday, June 7th: Breakfast, airport transfer, departure on individual flights back to the US
*NOTE: while the dates of the trip are officially listed as May 31-June 7, it's important to note that flights into Paris are overnight and depart from the US on Saturday, May 30th.
Estimated Total Program Cost: $2,875
The estimated total program cost breaks down as follows:
- $150 International Affairs non-refundable Education Abroad registration fee (due January 30th, 2026)
- $2,725 program fee (non-refundable payment due to API in 2 payments, dates TBD)
Included in the program fee are the following items:
- Hotel and ground transportation
- Meals listed on the itinerary
- Entrance fees to any sites listed on the itinerary
- Travel medical insurance
NOT included in the program cost are:
- UCCS tuition (if taken for credit)
- Additional meals
- Tipping and personal spending money
- Round trip flight to Paris
- Travel/trip protection insurance
**Please note that students seeking credit will be billed tuition on their UCCS account at their regular student rate for the term.
Housing
All housing accomodations are in a 3-4 star hotel with breakfast provided. Also included are internet access, double occupancy rooms, and nearby dining facilities.
Passports and Immigration
All participants need to have a valid passport to participate in this program. The passport needs to be valid at least 6 months after the anticipated return date to the US. Participants holding a U.S. Passport do not need a visa or additional permission for this program. Those who do not hold a U.S. Passport should check with the closest embassy or consulate for the country they hold their passport from for entry requirements.
Information on how to obtain a U.S. Passport can be found on our website.
Health and Safety
Health and safety are paramount to a successful experience studying abroad. We encourage students to research health and safety considerations of the destination they wish to travel to. The U.S. Department of State (DOS) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provide up to date and comprehensive information about health and safety abroad. Please visit their websites to find more information.
London: May 2026
Course and Credit Information
3 credit London Sport Study Abroad classes for undergraduate (INTB 4613) and MBA (INTB 6993). Military student friendly. Students can opt to participate in the program not for credit. Priority acceptance will be given to those students seeking credit.
Eligibility
All students must be able to meet 3 times prior to start of the trip. Undergraduate and graduate students welcome. Undergraduate students must be second semester Freshman or above to enroll.
Dates
May 23- May 31, 2026
Itinerary
· Saturday, May 23rd - Leave from Denver/Colorado Springs
· Sunday, May 24th - Arrive in London, double-decker city bus tour
· Monday, May 25th - FREE DAY
· Tuesday, May 26th - Wimbledon Tour, Twickenham Stadium
· Wednesday, May 27th - Tower of London, Borough Market
· Thursday, May 28th - Loughborough University, Oly Park and London Stadium
· Friday, May 29th - Tottenham Stadium, Kensington Palace
· Saturday, May 30th - Westminster Abbey Tour, House of Parliament Tour, London Eye/River Thames Boat Tour
· Sunday, May 31th – Fly home
Cost and Payment Estimate
$2,244 + $317 IA Fee*
*Price may go down
Housing
All housing accommodations are in a hotel/hostel with breakfast provided. Students will share rooms (unless they pay separately for a single-supplement).
Passports and Visas
Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. It's recommended to have at least six months of validity remaining beyond your planned travel dates, although it's not always required. Visas are not required for U.S. citizens. Citizens of other countries should check requirements. For first-time passport applicants, please inquire at UCCS International Affairs about the UCCS Student Passport Support Fund.
Health and Safety
Health and safety are paramount to a successful experience studying abroad. We encourage students to research health and safety considerations of the destination they wish to travel to. The U.S. Department of State (DOS) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provide up to date and comprehensive information about health and safety abroad. Please visit their websites to find more information.
Application Deadline
More information coming soon!
Dublin: November 2026
Course and Credit Information
3 credit Dublin Study Abroad classes for undergraduate (INTB 4613) and MBA (INTB 6993). Military student friendly. Students can opt to participate in the program not for credit. Priority acceptance will be given to those students seeking credit.
Eligibility
All students must be able to meet 3 times prior to start of the trip. Undergraduate and graduate students welcome. Undergraduate students must be second semester Freshman or above to enroll.
Dates
November 19 - 28, 2026
Itinerary
· Thursday, November 19th - Leave from Denver/Colorado Springs
· Friday, November 20th - Arrive in Dublin, Trinity College with Book of Kells tour, Welcome Dinner
· Saturday, November 21st - Castle and Guinness Storehouse tours
· Sunday, November 22nd - EPIC and Dublinia museums
· Monday, November 23rd - Two company visits
· Tuesday, November 24th - Two company visits
· Wednesday, November 25th - Kilmainham Gaol and National Museum of Ireland tours
· Thursday, November 26th - Belfast day trip
· Friday, November 27th - Free day to explore Dublin
· Saturday, November 28th – Fly home
Cost and Payment Estimate
No more than $2,690 including International Affairs (IA) fee.
Fee | Amount | Due Date |
UCCS IA Application Fee | $250 | August 20. 2026 |
WS Non-Refundable Deposits | $TBD | September 3, 2026 |
Final WS Trip Payment, including Belfast Tours** | $2,440 (maximum*) | October 5, 2026 |
Please note these fees do not include tuition costs if you take the class for credit. In addition, students are responsible for paying for the entry visas for Europe (ETIAS) and the UK (ETA).
*If more than 14 students go on trip, the price goes down.
** The Black Cab tours are priced by taxi, but we don’t know in advance how many taxis the group will need.
Housing
All housing accommodations are in a hostel with breakfast provided. Students will share rooms (unless they pay separately for a single-supplement of ~ $1,000).
Passports and Visas
Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. It's recommended to have at least six months of validity remaining beyond your planned travel dates, although it's not always required. Visas are not required for U.S. citizens. Citizens of other countries should check requirements. For first-time passport applicants, please inquire at UCCS International Affairs about the UCCS Student Passport Support Fund.
Health and Safety
Health and safety are paramount to a successful experience studying abroad. We encourage students to research health and safety considerations of the destination they wish to travel to. The U.S. Department of State (DOS) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provide up to date and comprehensive information about health and safety abroad. Please visit their websites to find more information.
Application Deadline
August 20, 2025.
Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo: January 2027
Course and Credit Information
3 credit Japan Study Abroad classes for undergraduate (INTB 4613) and MBA (INTB 6993). Military student friendly. Students can opt to participate in the program not for credit. Priority acceptance will be given to those students seeking credit.
Eligibility
All students must be able to meet 3 times prior to start of the trip. Undergraduate and graduate students welcome. Undergraduate students must be second semester Freshman or above to enroll. Registration is limited to 20 students.
Dates
January 4/5 - 15, 2027
Itinerary
· Monday, January 4th - Leave from Denver/Colorado Springs
· Tuesday, January 5th - Flying to Asia
· Wednesday, January 6th - Arrive at Kansai International Airport (KIK) before 12 PM (local time), transit to Kyoto, neighborhood walking tour
· Thursday, January 7th - Tea ceremony, Kyoto National Museum, welcome dinner
· Friday, January 8th - Osaka Castle, Shiseido Osaka Ibaraki Factory (for credit seeking students only)/Shinsekai district (non-credit)
· Saturday, January 9th - Arashiyama district bamboo forest, bullet train to Tokyo, Miraikan Museum
· Sunday, January 10th - Sensoji temple, Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing
· Monday, January 11th - Trip to Kamakura and Enoshima
· Tuesday, January 12th - Business presentation, Kikkoman Soy Sauce factory
· Wednesday, January 13th - Yokohama Museum of Art, Fujisawa Smart City (for credit seeking students only)/Cup Noodles Museum and Wonderia Yokohama (non-credit), dinner in Yokohama China Town
· Thursday, January 14th – Free day to explore Tokyo
· Friday, January 15th – Fly home from Tokyo (Haneda or Narita airport)
Cost and Payment Estimate
No more than $2,875 including International Affairs (IA) fee.
Fee | Amount | Due Date |
UCCS IA Application Fee | $225 | September 4, 2026 |
API Non-Refundable Deposits | $450 | September 22, 2026 |
Final API Trip Payment | $2,200 (maximum*) | November 6, 2026 |
Please note these fees do not include tuition costs if you take the class for credit. In addition, students are responsible for paying for transit to hotel upon arrival and to airport on departure. If students arrive before the program starts (January 6th) they are responsible for their own costs.
Housing
All housing accommodations are in a hostel with breakfast provided. Students will share rooms (triple occupancy).
Passports and Visas
Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. It's recommended to have at least six months of validity remaining beyond your planned travel dates, although it's not always required. Visas are not required for U.S. citizens. Citizens of other countries should check requirements. For first-time passport applicants, please inquire at UCCS International Affairs about the UCCS Student Passport Support Fund.
Health and Safety
Health and safety are paramount to a successful experience studying abroad. We encourage students to research health and safety considerations of the destination they wish to travel to. The U.S. Department of State (DOS) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provide up to date and comprehensive information about health and safety abroad. Please visit their websites to find more information.
Application Deadline
September 4, 2026.
