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We provide “ Intense, Personal, Customer Care " through great people and lasting travel industry relationships. Delivering exceptional value and service is what we do. We can get you there!

Contact BYU Travel Phone: 801-422-3872 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: 8 – 12, 1 – 5; Monday thru Friday Closed Tuesday’s 10:45 – 1:00 for Devotional or Forum

On-call Emergency Help - If it is between 5pm and 8am MT and you're currently traveling or are traveling before the next business day and have an emergency , please contact us at the appropriate number below. An on-call BYU travel agent will be glad to assist. This service is for emergencies only, not for general inquiries or requests.

General Travel: 801-422-3872 (voicemail will direct you to an emergency line) Athletic Travel: 801-592-6534 FSY Travel: 801-422-4901

University On-Site Reservation Services

Simply Travel is the University's self-booking tool and has access to university contracted pricing, 24/7 at https://purchasing.byu.edu/simply-travel .

The University travel policy has recently been updated and can be found at https://policy.byu.edu/view/index.php?p=134 . Contact the travel office at 801-422-3872 and consult with a member of our travel team if you have any questions.

Study Abroad

• Toggle Item What is Study Abroad? Study Abroad is guided by a BYU professor in the field and offers lectures, study, and research on-site. Field trips to important locations of cultural and historical significance support the program's academic aims and bring to life theory and principles gained in the classroom. These trips are usually a semester long, filled with new adventures and experiences. This is an experience you will not want to miss!
• Toggle Item What are the benefits? Study abroad offers numerous benefits. Study abroad will challenge your intellect, build your character, uplift you spiritually, and enable you to participate in lifelong learning and service. You will also have the opportunity to spend a whole semester in a different country experiencing different cultures, foods, and people. Study Abroad is a great way to receive credit while traveling, learning, and growing.
• Toggle Item Opportunities Visit the Kennedy Center and browse options for study abroad and internships. You can find information about study abroad destinations, dates, costs, and program expectations. Information on how to apply and application deadlines is also available through the Kennedy Center. Some study abroad programs are only available to specific majors, but there are programs where anyone can participate and receive general credit.
• Toggle Item How do I start? Visit the Kennedy Center in 237 HRCB to view study abroad opportunities and learn more!
• Toggle Item Can I receive credit? Students should not worry about going abroad and missing out on time at school. Each study abroad offers unique classes that can count towards students' majors and general university credits.
• Toggle Item Student Spotlight The Kennedy Center has student spotlights and blogs. Learn more about student stories on our website here. "The world is way bigger than our little bubbles." - Ivana Domingues

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Travel Study

BYU Marriott MBA students have a broad range of travel opportunities, from study abroad programs to recruiting conferences and investment seminars. Students are encouraged to take advantage of these unique opportunities.

International Travel Study

The MBA Asia study abroad gives participants a comprehensive overview of trends in business currently at play and an in-depth view into companies currently operating in the region. Students see firsthand the strategies companies have pursued to take part in the explosive growth of Asia in places such as Japan (Tokyo), Thailand (Phuket, Bangkok), Myanmar, Cambodia (Siem Riep), Hong Kong, and China (Beijing, Shanghai, Tibet)—and how these companies have adapted to the ever-changing business, social, and political environments. Along the way, the group visits large multinational corporations, government-owned enterprises, and emerging local businesses in diverse industries, including finance, manufacturing, product development, marketing, and logistics. 

This study abroad visits a variety of countries in order to compare and contrast cultures, business practices, and management styles. Students meet with executives from a variety of industries and are exposed to different cultures in order to understand how US businesses must adapt to be successful in overseas markets. Past trips have included stops in England, France, Spain, and Morocco.

EUROPE REAL ESTATE

Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, and London serve as a campus for 10 enlightening days in a program designed for students to learn about international real estate investment and the challenges facing global investors. Attendees learn about real estate investment from a global perspective through meetings with executives at prestigious firms and visits to numerous properties. Sightseeing highlights include the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Anne Frank House, Big Ben, and the Palace of Westminster.

The Ghana program consists of two courses: a preparation course (MBA 688: Social Innovation, 1.5 credit hours) and the in-country experience and reflection course (MBA 693R: Special Topics in Management, variable credit). The goal of the course is to prepare students to spend their time in-country, working as a team, gathering high-value primary data for a client, and compiling insights into a final deliverable. The in-country experience and reflection course includes approximately 15 days in Ghana following up on the content and data previously studied. Students will also learn firsthand about global business in Africa.

LATIN AMERICA

Students explore and contrast business operations in Chile, Costa Rica, Panama, and Peru. Visits cover diverse industries including finance, manufacturing, product development, marketing, and logistics. In addition, trips to cultural sites—including museums, temples, and monuments such as the Panama Canal and Machu Picchu—are included.

OXFORD & INDIA

This social enterprise seminar is a sharply focused, six-week experience sponsored by BYU Marriott’s Whitmore Global Business Center . Classes are held at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, where students learn the skills, theory, and practice of social innovation, responsible entrepreneurship, and ethical leadership. The seminar gives students a chance to work on an actual social enterprise project and attend the annual Oxford Business and Poverty Conference. Students then fly to India to continue implementing and refining the project on-site.

National Recruiting Trips

Each year, the BYU Marriott MBA career management team organizes informational career networking and exploration events with companies around the country and across industries. These trips usually involve employer site visits, industry panels, and meetings with alumni. These trips are often coordinated through well-placed alumni who help to ensure great visibility and engagement via career panels, roundtables, and alumni networking. Trips have included visits to companies such as Amazon, American Express, Facebook, Goldman Sachs, Hershey, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Nike, and PwC, among others. 

Annual trips usually include:

• Silicon Valley tech trek
• Consumer packaged goods trip to the Midwest or Northeast
• Northwest trip
• Career conference trip

The team also supports and helps coordinate student-led trips as well.

Orientations

Mba marketing association.

Before the beginning of the school year, students in the marketing track travel to Moab, Utah, with a group of professors and corporate recruiters. It is a time to connect as a group, network with one another, and have an incredible time in one of Utah’s natural playgrounds.

STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES

Students in the strategic human resources track travel to the Snake River in Idaho with HR and leadership professors and corporate recruiters as the school year begins. The river-rafting trip is a time for students to connect as a group and network with recruiters.

Student Conferences

The National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) holds a conference for all women pursuing an MBA. The purpose of the association is to empower women in business. The conference is an ideal opportunity for students to network with other MBAs from around the country.

The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Conference is open to MBA students of every ethnic background to gain exposure to recruiters from around the world.

Prospanica holds a conference every October that is open to recruiters from around the world. It is a perfect opportunity for students of every ethnic background to build networks and gain exposure to a large number of career options.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Toggle Item What do I need to do before I pick up my ISP backpack? 1. Pay all program fees ($500 upon acceptance and $1000 second payment for term programs) 2. Enter a picture of your passport identification page on your ISP online application Backpack pickup is at 101 HRCB Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Closed Tues. & Thurs. 11:00-Noon.
• Toggle Item Do I need any immunizations/vaccinations before I travel? Students must meet all country- and program-specific vaccination and health requirements for travel. Check CDC Traveler's Health for vaccination and health information and consult with your doctor.
• Toggle Item Where can I find the ISP Student Handbook? The ISP Student Handbook, which contains important policies, procedures, safety information, and travel tips, can be found here .

Find Your Program

Study abroad, international internships, direct enrollment, field school.

• Toggle Item Where do programs go? BYU ISP offers programs that go to Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Pacific. Specific countries and cities vary year to year. Visit Find Your Program to see all of the places programs will be traveling to in the next year.
• Toggle Item Are there prerequisites to go on a program? The majority of our programs do not require prerequisite courses and are open to all students. Check the individual program flyer to see if there are prerequisite courses or majors before applying. Every student going on a BYU ISP program is required to take a pre-departure preparation course.
• Toggle Item Is _________ program going again? Many BYU ISP programs repeat from year to year, others do not. The best way to find out if a specific program will be going again in the future is to contact the director of the program or the campus department that sponsors it.
• Toggle Item Can anybody go on a BYU ISP Program? Students from any college or university who are over 18 years old are welcome to apply to a BYU ISP study abroad program, provided they are committed to following the BYU Honor Code and receiving an ecclesiastical endorsement. Only BYU-Provo students are eligible to participate in BYU ISP international internships and direct enrollment programs.
• Toggle Item How can I choose a program from so many options? Visit our  Find Your Program  page to see a full list of our available programs. You can search this list as well as filter by location, program type, courses (area of study), and semester. If you find a program you would like to learn more about, reach out to the director of the program (contact information is available at the bottom of each program page) for more information.
• Toggle Item When is the best time to look for new programs? You should start looking into program options early. Typically, information for programs going during a calendar year is posted the previous fall (usually by mid-September). Applications are typically opened around the same time with deadlines varying by program. Be sure to look and apply early. Programs are subject to change and may be cancelled or new programs added at any time.
• Toggle Item Is there a way to go with my spouse? It depends on the program. Generally, spouses can only participate if they are full members of the program. Contact the program director or ISP for details on your specific program. Arrangements for married student housing cannot typically be guaranteed. Married students will also be asked to be fully engaged with all other participants on the program.
• Toggle Item Are there any programs that married students with a child can do? Some BYU International Study Programs may be more accommodating for a family situation (spouse + children) than others, for example, an international internship. Please reach out to an ISP coordinator for an advising session on this topic.
• Toggle Item I have special medical and/or dietary needs; can I still participate in an International Study Program? Some BYU International Study Programs may be more accommodating for special medical and/or dietary needs than others. Please reach out to the ISP office or program director before applying. The BYU International Security Office ((801) 422-5357 | [email protected]) can also answer questions regarding GeoBlue insurance coverage, availability of medical care for non-routine medical treatments, legality and availability of prescribed medications, etc.

Fund Your Program

• Toggle Item How can I pay for my program? BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs. BYU students are strongly encouraged to request experiential or inspired learning funding through their major/minor department and/or college. Those who complete the financial aid section of the ISP application and file a current FAFSA form at BYU’s Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a need-based study abroad scholarship (ISP Program Discount). Students may also pursue private grants and scholarships, including those listed online at kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships . Visit the scholarship page for more information on the ISP Program Discount and other scholarships.
• Toggle Item Will I be automatically included in any scholarships? (Ex. Academic Based) You need to indicate that you want to be considered for ISP financial aid, this does not happen automatically. To be considered for this aid you need to have at least a 3.0 GPA.
• Toggle Item Am I eligible for the program discount? Only currently enrolled, undergraduate BYU–Provo students with a minimum 3.0 GPA are eligible to apply for the ISP Program Discount. Students must also submit a Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) by the deadline listed in the current online application. International students should contact ISP Student Services, 101 HRCB, (801) 422-3686, or [email protected], for further information on how to obtain a FAFSA score. Undergraduate BYU-Provo students on almost all study abroad and field school programs and some internship programs are eligible to receive the ISP Program Discount. For a current list of the programs that qualify, contact ISP Student Services.
• Toggle Item How much is the program discount? These program discount amounts vary depending on financial need, GPA, year in school, major, length and type of program, and other pertinent factors. Typical ISP Program Discounts may be in the range of $0–1,000.
• Toggle Item How do I apply for the International Study Program Discount? Click the green “Apply for Program Discount” button at the top of your application. Provide a brief explanation if there are extenuating circumstances concerning your financial need that you would like the ISP Program Discount Committee to know. Students must also submit a Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) by the deadline listed in the current online application.
• Toggle Item Can I apply for scholarships before being accepted into the program? You can apply for the ISP Program Discount as part of your program application. However, you will not be eligible to receive any financial aid awarded by ISP until you have been accepted into a program. You can apply for other, non-ISP scholarships before being accepted into a program.
• Toggle Item Will BYU refund my first payments if I get a scholarship that covers them? Yes. Due to payment deadlines, you may need to pay a deposit and/or other program fees before you receive your scholarship. If you receive a scholarship after making payments, your scholarship money will be added to your “My Financial Center”. The funds will be used to pay any outstanding charges on your account. Any remaining balance will then be refunded to you. Please notify the Financial Accounts assistant, 207 HRCB, (801) 422-6690, [email protected] , and the Financial Aid office, D-155 ASB, (801) 422-4104, of any financial discount you plan to apply to the cost of your international study program.

Process To Apply

• Toggle Item Can I apply for more than one program? Students can only apply for one program per semester, or multiple as long as they are for different semesters.
• Toggle Item Who is considered a BYU student? Any student who is matriculated at BYU-Provo. Current students of BYU-Idaho and BYU-Hawaii are not considered BYU students.
• Toggle Item Do I need to obtain an ecclesiastical endorsement to participate in an International Study Program? All students participating on an ISP program are required to obtain an ecclesiastical endorsement. BYU students who register for ISP must have a current ecclesiastical endorsement on file with the University.
• Toggle Item How do I obtain an ecclesiastical endorsement? Visit endorse.byu.edu and start the endorsement process for a Continuing/Currently Enrolled Student (current BYU Students) or Applicant Student (non-BYU students). Non-BYU Provo students must be endorsed by both their bishop and stake president.
• Toggle Item How likely is it that I will be accepted into my program of choice? Acceptance rates vary by program and depend on group size and program requirements. If you apply early, you typically have a better chance of being accepted into your program of choice.
• Toggle Item Can I be refunded my $35 application fee should I decide not to participate in my program? The $35 application fee is non-refundable unless ISP cancels the program.
• Toggle Item Where can I find my in-progress application? To access your current application, please visit isp.byu.edu . You will be required to log in with your BYU Net ID and password. Once logged in, you will be able to see your in-progress application on the main screen. Click on the program to open it up and continue with the application.
• Toggle Item The application is having trouble automatically transferring all my data. How can I fix this? If you are a BYU-Provo student, your personal information should automatically transfer into the application. If your information is not transferring all data, please exit the application and try again. Make sure your personal information in MyBYU under ‘Update my Personal Information,’ is up-to-date. If you are continuing to experience difficulties, please email [email protected] and an ISP assistant will assist you with your application. If you are not a BYU-Provo student, you will need to manually enter this data (this includes BYU-Idaho and BYU-Hawaii students).
• Toggle Item The application won't let me upload my picture. Who can help me do this? If you are a BYU student, your ID photo will automatically be used for your application. If you are not a BYU student, you will need to upload a picture. Make sure your picture is a .jpg or .png file and has a file size under 1.7 megabytes. If you are continuing to experience difficulties, please email [email protected] and an ISP assistant will assist you on this matter.

After Application Submission

• Toggle Item When will I hear back about my application? Notification about application status varies from program to program. Some directors start interviewing before the application deadline while others wait until the application has closed. Reach out to your program’s director for specific details.
• Toggle Item Can I change information on my application after I have submitted it? Students cannot change information after submitting their application, but if they contact [email protected] , the front desk can change their name, email, and/ or phone number.

After Being Accepted

• Toggle Item I got accepted into the program, now what? Congratulations! Watch for an email from International Study Programs with the next steps you need to make. Make note of payment due dates, registration deadlines, and prep course schedules. Your director may have additional steps for you to take so be sure to look for communication from them.
• Toggle Item How do I know when my payments are due? The payment schedule for your program will be sent to you when you are accepted to a program.
• Toggle Item Do I need to book my travel through BYU Travel? Students participating in BYU International Study Programs are required to book their travel through BYU’s Travel Office (280B HRCB). Read the full ISP travel policy here .
• Toggle Item Can I travel internationally on my own before or after my program? If you plan to do additional travel either going to or returning from your program, we require that you sign this waiver and that you limit this travel to Level 1 or Level 2 countries listed on BYU’s Travel Smart system . If you wish to travel to a Level 3 or Level 4 country, you will need to get an exception to this policy. Contact Lynn Elliott at [email protected] if you have questions. By signing this waiver , you indicate that you understand that any challenges or difficulties you face while on this travel is your responsibility and that BYU will be unlikely to help you in case of emergency. Also, keep in mind that the international medical insurance that BYU provides you with while on your international study program begins on the first day of the program and ends on the last day of the program, so if you want international medical coverage for your additional travel dates, you will need to arrange that on your own. Read the full ISP travel policy here .
• Toggle Item What are the course requirements for my program? Course requirements vary from program to program. Visit your program page or contact the director of your program for details. Participants may not take any other courses on an ISP program, including BYU Online courses, without approval from the program director and ISP. During the study abroad you should only be registered for the study abroad sections, any other sections will add additional fees to your account.
• Toggle Item How do I register for classes? All participants in a BYU ISP program must register for BYU credit. You must register for the designated, ISP-created courses. You must not register for regular BYU day classes or BYU Independent Study Classes for the semester or term you are abroad. If you do, you will be assessed additional program fees. Registration will depend on the type of program you have chosen. Most ISP Students will register for the courses associated with their programs; students will be notified of exceptions to this. If you have trouble registering for classes, please email [email protected] .
• Toggle Item What do I need to do before I pick up my ISP backpack? 1. Pay all program fees ($500 upon acceptance and $1000 second payment for term programs) 2. Enter a picture of your passport identification page on your ISP online application 3. Enter a picture of your COVID-19 vaccination card on your ISP online application (include the most updated vaccination date, if you do not have your second shot or booster yet upload an updated picture when this is complete) Backpack pickup is at 101 HRCB Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Closed Tues. & Thurs. 11:00-Noon.
• Toggle Item I have special medical needs. How do I make sure I can take my medications with me? The BYU International Security Office ((801) 422-5357 | [email protected] ) can answer questions regarding GeoBlue insurance coverage, availability of medical care for non-routine medical treatments, legality and availability of prescribed medications, etc.

Withdrawing From A Program

• Toggle Item Can I withdraw from the program after being accepted? Once you have been accepted to an international study program, if you choose not to participate, you can withdraw from the program by clicking the trash can icon on your application. Please note, the application fee is non-refundable (unless the program is canceled by ISP) as is the $500 (term) or $1000 (semester) deposit you pay when you are accepted to a program. If you withdraw from a program, you will be charged additional fees in accordance with the ISP cancellation policy found on the ISP cancellation page .
• Toggle Item Can I appeal cancellation fees? Please visit the ISP Cancellations page for more information and directions on how to submit an appeal.
• Toggle Item Can I switch from one program to a different program? Your application is specific to the program you applied for. In order to change to a different program that takes place during the same term or semester as your original program, you will need to cancel the application for your current program and reapply to the new program. Please note, there is no guarantee that you will be accepted to a new program nor that all of your fees and payments can be transferred. Please consult with your directors and ISP before proceeding.

Contact Information

• Toggle Item Who should I contact with general questions (program selection, application process, etc.) about international study programs? Reach out to ISP Student Services: (801) 422-3686 | [email protected] | 101 HRCB
• Toggle Item Who should I contact for additional details for a specific program? Reach out to the faculty director(s) of the program. They are the best resource for questions regarding itinerary, program-specific policies, and courses. Their contact information can be found in the box in the top right corner of the program’s page.
• Toggle Item Who should I contact with questions about scholarships and ways to pay for my program? After taking this four-minute survey , you can schedule an appointment with our Scholarship Coordinator James Mayo by calling (801) 422-3375 if you still have questions. You can also find more information on the Kennedy Center Scholarships page .
• Toggle Item Who should I contact with questions about BYU financial aid? BYU Financial Aid Office: (801) 422-4104 | D-155 ASB
• Toggle Item Who should I contact if there is an issue with my program fees or some other financial problem related to my international study program? Kennedy Center Financial Accounts: (801) 422-6690 | [email protected]
• Toggle Item Who should I contact with questions about GeoBlue insurance coverage, availability of medical care for non-routine medical treatments, legality, and availability of prescribed medications, etc.? ISP Registrar Karly Smith: 101 HRCB | (801) 422–8687 | [email protected]
• Toggle Item Who should I contact to arrange travel to or from my program? All travel must be booked through BYU Travel. If you are traveling to Western Europe, you can book your own travel through BYU's Simply Travel platform. Please refer to this tutorial for help. If you are traveling outside of Western Europe or have additional questions, talk to a BYU Travel agent by calling (801) 422-6293 or stopping by 280 HRCB.

Church History Travel Study

"re-living the restoration:" experiential learning across church history sites.

The Church History and Doctrine Department and Religious Education at Brigham Young University is offering an exciting and unique Church History Travel Study Program during the Spring Term 2024. It will include 16 days visiting major Church history sites of the Restoration in Missouri (Independence, Far West, Liberty, and surrounding areas) and Illinois (Nauvoo, Carthage, and surrounding areas). This will be the first BYU Travel Study to visit the newly acquired historic sites in Nauvoo including the Smith Family Homestead, the Mansion House, the Nauvoo House, and the Red Brick Store ( Official Church Statement , March 5, 2024) . Take advantage of this experiential learning opportunity and immerse yourself in the Restoration as BYU scholars help the Restoration come to life, enabling you to understand and apply like never before the doctrine and teachings restored and taught in these key Church history sites.

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April 30 to june 6.

• April 30 to May 21 - Instruction will take place on BYU Campus; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• May 22 to June 6 - Onsite instruction at Church history sites in Missouri and Illinois. ( View Itinerary )

Students will register for the following courses

• Note: If you have already completed REL C 325, speak to the program director about enrolling in Rel C 393R Special Studies in Religion: Church History and Doctrine (2 credit hours)
• Rel C 323 Church History Sites in Missouri and Illinois (2 credit hours)

Application Process

• Students must be 18 years of age or older to participate
• Complete the online application
• Applicants will be interviewed once a completed application has been submitted
• Students will be notified via email of their acceptance into the program
• Payment is due upon acceptance to the program

Preparation

* Not all sites in video will be part of the current Travel Study Program

Financial Aid & Study Abroad Programs

Yes, you can receive Pell Grant funds during the spring and/or summer terms which you could use to pay for some study abroad costs, if you meet eligibility requirements and register for the appropriate number of credits. Most students are required to enroll in 6+ credits during spring/summer to receive Pell Grant funds. Your enrollment during the fall and winter semesters may affect your Pell Grant eligibility for spring/summer terms. For more information on spring/summer financial aid, visit here .

Yes, you can take out loans to help pay for your study abroad. We encourage you to borrow any needed loan funds during winter semester, since many of the charges are due prior to leaving on your study abroad program. This will also reduce the likelihood that there are issues with your eligibility while you are abroad. However, if you are not eligible for loans during winter semester, you can still potentially receive loans during the spring and/or summer terms, as long as you are enrolled in 6 total credits during those terms and meet all other eligibility criteria.

During winter semester, if you have remaining federal loan eligibility and you are enrolled in 6 credits, submit a case to request the loan funds. If you are not eligible to receive loan funds during winter, when you enroll in at least 6 credits for spring/summer you will be offered your remaining loan eligibility automatically. If you do not see the loan offer or if you have additional questions, please contact Enrollment Services to speak with an Enrollment Services Counselor .

If you are not eligible for federal financial aid including loans and all scholarship options have been exhausted, another option is alternative/private loans. You can research these loans on our website .

In most cases, the Cost of Attendance allowance is high enough to cover study abroad costs. However, if you have additional financial need after receiving your full eligibility, we may be able to increase your Cost of Attendance or adjust your loan to include winter and spring/summer terms to cover your needed costs. Please contact Enrollment Services to make an appointment with a counselor to discuss your options.

Yes, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria and complete the appropriate steps to have it applied. See the details here .

Yes, you may be able to use scholarship funds if you meet all eligibility criteria and enroll in the minimum number of credits required for the scholarship(s). The eligibility requirements may differ between BYU scholarships and off-campus scholarships . For more information about off-campus scholarship opportunities, visit here .

We understand that situations come up, and you may be waiting for financial aid or other payment arrangements to pay your study abroad charges. If you have outstanding study abroad charges, a registration hold will be placed on your account until the balance is paid off. The Student Financials Office will remove the hold only if they're able to confirm that the outstanding balance has been paid or will be covered by financial aid or scholarships.

If your financial aid or scholarships will cover the entire balance, please submit a case to the Student Financials Office.

For any questions or needed assistance, please contact Enrollment Services . We are happy to help!

Make sure to set up direct deposit or update your bank account information so you can receive your financial aid refund as quickly as possible. Otherwise, your refund will be sent as a check to your mailing address.

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Study Abroad

Global religious leadership study abroad.

This Study Abroad program is sponsored by the Sorensen Center for Moral and Ethical Leadership, and will provide students the opportunity to interact with and learn from leaders of multiple world religions in and around London and Belfast, Northern Ireland.

The objective of this program is to help students develop as future leaders who will edify congregations and communities, and who will strengthen units of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints wherever they may live. The preparatory course work and in-country experience will broaden students’ perspective about the principles and practices of a variety of world religions and increase students’ sense of possibility about their own leadership in the Church and their communities. In addition to meetings with faith leaders, students will visit important religious and historical sites, including Stonehenge, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the Tower of London, among many others.

International Study Programs (801) 422-3686 | [email protected] kennedy.byu.edu/isp | 101 HRCB

Application Process

Preparation, funding sources.

*International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost. If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU financial account. ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs. _

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See the world that inspired Dickens, Shakespeare, and Wordsworth. Hike the hillsides that Jane Austen's characters could have roamed. Visit the homes of famed authors and learn what shaped these writers.

When you participate in the English Travel-Study Program, you have the opportunity to attend world-famous theaters and museums. Traveling by train, ship, coach, and bicycle, you will find adventure across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. Visit significant literary and religious sites, learning about the history, authors, artists, and philosophers that come from these regions.

Make lasting memories, build lifelong friendships, and have fun! And don't forget to "Mind the Gap."

Join us on our adventure!

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The World Can be Your Campus–Still

By E. Liza Richards ’02 in the Winter 2002 Issue

BYU Travel Study helps BYU alumni and others continue their education in the classroom of the world.

Did you ever want to have a study-abroad experience in college but didn’t have the time?

“Just because you’ve graduated doesn’t mean your education has to end,” says BYU Travel Study director George J. Talbot, ’64. Offering 60 to 70 programs in a typical year, Travel Study directs tours ranging from week-long jaunts to month-long stays all over the world. The most popular tours are Central American Book of Mormon tours, biblical tours in the Holy Land, and Church history tours in the eastern United States. But Travel Study also goes to Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, Alaska, and Scandinavia.

Dedicated to providing an education of the mind and spirit, BYU Travel Study mingles the adventure of traveling with the stimulation of study. Two months before the tour, participants receive a booklet explaining the history and culture of the countries on the itinerary. Now familiar with the sites they will be visiting, the group leaves for their tour. “You can always learn about something in a book,” says Talbot, “but being surrounded by the smells, the sounds, the culture and history—that is an education. A picture is worth a thousand words, but actually going to the site is worth a thousand pictures.”

On the tour BYU professors and Church Educational System instructors lecture on subjects they have taught and studied their entire lives, Talbot says. Travel Study also offers college credit on an independent-study basis for assignments completed while on tour.

Each tour is also designed to inspire the soul. Every morning begins with a devotional, and groups are encouraged to attend church meetings with local congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ.

Group members often form tight bonds through their connection as Church members and their common adventures on the trip. “About 80 percent of our groups have a reunion three months later, where they share their scrapbooks and slides and enjoy each other’s company again,” reports Talbot.

Travel Study also provides tours for private groups.

Whether participants are traveling with siblings or strangers, Talbot says the memories forged on these tours are the real advantage of a Travel Study experience. “You only have to go on a Travel Study trip once, and your mind can go back time and time again free of charge.”

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BYU passed its 1st exam, but bigger tests await from Week 2 onward

By sean walker, ksl.com | posted - sept. 2, 2024 at 9:02 a.m..

Estimated read time: 5-6 minutes

PROVO — Jake Retzlaff couldn't keep the smile off his face.

The BYU starting quarterback — yeah, he can admit that now — had just come off the game of his life in a 41-13 win over FCS foe Southern Illinois , earning his first victory as a Division I starter and officially snapping a five-game losing skid from lasts year's inaugural season in the Big 12 campaign.

There will be plenty of mistakes to fix, miscues to clean up, and film to break down if the Cougars (1-0) want to build on Saturday night's season opener against the No. 11 ranked team in the FC S. But for now, Retzlaff is making sure to enjoy a win — one that had become all-too difficult to attain since he arrived at BYU as the No. 1-rated junior college quarterback in the country.

For now, Retzlaff passed the test, or maybe even two of them, going back to the time he knew he had won the starting job over Baylor and USF transfer Gerry Bohanon Jr. until the first snaps of Saturday's pregame.

"You want to know how long we successfully kept it under wraps?" he said with a grin. "What was it, middle of last week, when we officially ended camp and started prepping for Southern Illinois."

Retzlaff was at the best of his young BYU career, when the 6-foot-1 redshirt junior threw for a career-high 348 yards and three touchdowns on 20-of-30 passing, finishing with a career-best passer rating of 197.1.

It's the best passer rating by a BYU quarterback since Jaren Hall, formerly of the Minnesota Vikings, posted a 216.6 against Utah Tech in 2022, and the first time Retzlaff cleard the 300-yard plateau since he did it 14 times at Golden West and Riverside City College.

He was slinging from the start, too. Retzlaff led scoring drives on four of his first six series against the Salukis — one of them also ended in a missed 36-yard field goal that Will Ferrin later pulled back with a career-long 50-yarder, as well.

He targeted 11 receivers on the night and hit 10 of them — the most for a BYU team since hitting the same mark against Oregon in 2022 — led by Chase Roberts' 108 yards on seven catches and two catches for 70 yards and a touchdown from redshirt freshman Jojo Phillips.

Retzlaff also ran eight times for 31 yards, and helped LJ Martin power to a 68-yard, one-touchdown game on 13 carries on the ground to go with another 7-yard touchdown pass out of the backfield. Folau Ropati also ran 13 times for 57 yards, and Miles Davis and Enoch Nawahine also saw time at running back.

The same offense scored a touchdown and a field goal in five possessions after opening the second half with back-to-back touchdowns. But the defense, with coordinator Jay Hill overlooking from atop LaVell Edwards Stadium after recovering from heart surgery the day before , held Southern Illinois to as many touchdowns as interceptions after the break to seal the win.

Retzlaff's aim was true more often than not as he finished the game without an interception, and BYU was plus-two in turnover margin while the quarterback finished with eight chunk yardage plays.

"He's just a tough kid," BYU coach Kalani Sitake said, noting that Bohanon will continue to play a role on the team. "He has an amazing work ethic and great abilities. I love the person that he is, and he just happens to play great football."

BYU was "ready to take shots" in the passing game, Retzlaff said, and an offense led by Martin, Ropati, and four returning starters on the offensive line in Connor Pay, Brayden Keim, Caleb Etienne and Weylin Lapuaho that ranked 118th nationally last year in rushing yards per game was eager to acquit itself — if even for just one night.

"We knew what we had, and that's why we decided to role with it," Martin said. "They were able to show it tonight, and we plan on showing it next week."

BYU will need to improve on Saturday's performance, though.

The Salukis are talented, ranked No. 11 nationally in the subdivision of college football beneath where the Cougars play, but were also replacing last year's starting quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers and seven of the Salukis' top defensive players including leaders in tackles, sacks and interceptions, as noted by BYU Radio analyst Hans Olsen .

BYU opened as an 11-point underdog ahead of Friday's road trip to SMU, which is 2-0 after a 29-24 win at Nevada in Week 0 and a 59-7 blowout victory of FCS Houston Christian on Saturday.

The Mustangs, who are 0-4 all-time against BYU, are led by a returning starting quarterback in Preston Stone, who threw for 3,197 yards and 28 touchdowns in 12 games last year with a pass efficiency rating of 161.3.

But an early win may be just what the Cougars needed after struggling to end the 2023 season. If nothing else, a seemingly expected win over SIU should give BYU a bit of confidence ahead of Friday night (5 p.m. MDT, ESPN2).

"We knew who we are. We're confident in ourselves; everybody in that offense knows what we can do," Retzlaff said. "I think it's a validation more for you guys (the media) than anything. We know our abilities, and those guys went out there and played just as good as they knew they would play. I'm super proud of those guys for doing that."

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