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Each year, our dedicated faculty members design, lead and teach immersive programs that seamlessly integrate with one or more courses. Our offerings provide a unique blend of education and exploration, allowing you to delve into a discipline or content area while traversing the cultural landscapes of your destination.

Join your professors and fellow students in these immersive expeditions, where each journey is a fusion of academic exploration, cultural immersion, and personal growth. As you explore the world, create lasting memories, and forge connections, you’ll gain not only a deeper understanding of your chosen subject but also cultivate a global perspective that extends beyond the classroom.

Caribbean Salamanca Japan Ireland & Scotland

Caribbean, January 2026

The price is approximately $1,500 and includes:

  • Lodging on travel days and at the field station
  • Three meals a day on-island
  • Transportation on-island
  • Chartered flight from Antigua to Montserrat
  • Housekeeping and laundry service
  • Daily lessons
  • Field trips
  • Cultural activities
  • Insurance through On-Call International, or similar

What is not included:

  • Passport fees
  • Airfare to Antigua
  • Tuition

To apply for the Tropical Biology in the Caribbean Study Abroad Program, fill out the application form.

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Caribbean
Eastern Washington University’s Biology Department is offering a 2-week field expedition to the Caribbean island of Montserrat in January 2026. Students will have the opportunity to earn a range of credits for the winter quarter, depending on the course(s) selected.

Students will learn about tropical biology and field research during the winter quarter of 2026. The program provides experiential learning in tropical biology, global change, and sustainability, along with socio-cultural immersion. By integrating core curriculum requirements with opportunities for students to explore their unique interests, the program is designed to enhance the learning experience and career preparedness for students. The two-week trip to Montserrat will occur during the first two weeks of the winter quarter 2026. The program is directed by EWU Professors Dr. Jenifer Walke (jwalke@ewu.edu) and Dr. Paul Spruell (pspruell@ewu.edu).

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Japan | March 19-29, 2026

Join us for a Department of Design faculty-led study abroad trip in Japan over Spring Break 2026! This elective course will take you across the world where you’ll be immersed in another culture, gain exposure to a variety of design styles and steep in thousands of years of design history.

Please note: all of the information is subject to change. Subscribe to our email updates and we’ll let you know when there are any changes to be aware of.

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Collage of Japanese places like Mt. Fuji, cherry blossoms, buildings.

Ireland & Scotland, May 2026

The price for students is $4,100 (subject to change depending on airfare fluctuations) and includes: 

  • Lodging 
  • Breakfast daily and two dinners 
  • Transportation including: 
    • Round-trip airfare and the hopper flight between Ireland and Scotland 
    • Transport to/from airports 
  • Field trips and cultural activities 
  • Insurance through On-Call International, or similar

What is not included:

  • Passport fees
  • Hop-on/hop-off buses
  • Lunches and most dinners
  • Any costs in regard to personal time events/trips

January 27: Your non-refundable deposit is due.

February 11: Last day to add or drop participants. All required pre-departure forms must be submitted by students and faculty on the initial roster.

March 13: Full program payment is due.

To apply for the Ireland and Scotland study abroad trip, complete the application form below. All applicants will be considered for a scholarship of approximately $750. To be eligible for the scholarship, you must apply by January 31, 2026.

Ireland & Scotland Study Abroad Application

Student Information

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Important note: To travel to Ireland and Scotland, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date. The U.S. State Department currently estimates passport processing can take up to 8 weeks, so you should apply as soon as possible. To be travel-ready, you must receive your passport no later than March 30, 2026.

Application Questions

References

Please provide names, contact information, and the nature of your relationship for two references, one of which needs to be an EWU professor. References should be able to speak to your strengths as a student and suitability for this program. Please notify your references that they may be contacted by the program leaders.
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Ireland coastEastern Washington University’s Department of Sociology and Justice Studies is offering a two-week study abroad expedition to the nations of Ireland and Scotland starting in May 2026. Students will have the opportunity to earn 5 credits for the spring quarter if they choose to join.

The primary focus of this study abroad adventure is to provide an in-depth understanding of criminal justice history as well as the application of laws and concepts. Students will also learn about the cultures of both Ireland and Scotland to help them become global citizens. The program includes first-hand learning about policing, the courts, and corrections in both countries, along with cultural immersion.

By integrating core curriculum concepts with opportunities for students to explore their unique interests, the program is designed to enhance the learning experience and career preparedness for students.

The Ireland and Scotland trip will occur during the last two weeks of the 2026 spring quarter. The program is directed by EWU faculty members Dr. Kirk Kimberly (kkimberly@ewu.edu) and Dr. Kerryn Bell (kbell@ewu.edu).

Salamanca, Spain | Summer 2026

Mid-March: Register for the program after consulting with Professor Natalia Ruiz-Rubio or Professor Miguel A. Novella
Final payment deadline: June 22,  2026 (first day of Summer Quarter)

Refunds will only be approved by the Modern Languages and Literatures program under exceptional circumstances.

Scholarships and financial aid are available for EWU students. For more information on financial aid and budget submission, please contact Erina Romanowich at eromanowich@ewu.edu in the EWU Global Studies Office (Patterson Hall 345).

Passport scholarships are available for students. You must apply for your passports and submit your receipts. The scholarship doesn’t cover passport photos or expediting fees. There is no deadline for the application; we accept them on a rolling basis throughout the year and process them in batches at the very least once a quarter.

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Plan to attend one of the orientation sessions:

  • March 5th, 2026, at 3:00 pm (Patterson 239)
  • April 16, 2026, at 3:00 pm (Patterson 239)
  • May 7, 2026, at 3:00 pm (Patterson 239)

More Information

For further questions, please contact Professor Natalia Ruiz Rubio at nruizrubio@ewu.edu or Professor Parker Shaw  at pshaw3@ewu.edu

landscape of countryside

We offer a 5-credit Spanish language course during a three-week stay at Colegio Delibes in Salamanca, Spain, from July 25th to August 15th. The program offers you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enhance your language proficiency, increase your cultural awareness, and gain an international perspective. It is directed by EWU Professors Natalia Ruiz-Rubio and Parker Shaw, and Colegio Delibes faculty.

 

 

 

Program Features

The price is $2,500 (subject to change) and includes:

  • Tuition: five credits (one extra if needed for financial aid)
  • Lodging with host families in individual rooms
  • Three meals a day
  • One laundry service per week
  • Four daily lessons
  • Health insurance
  • One-day trip to Aveiro, Portugal
  • One-day trip to Segovia and Ávila
  • Free cultural activities in Salamanca (art classes, etc.)
  • Bus transportation from Madrid to Salamanca upon arrival

What is not included:

  • Passport fees
  • Airfare

How to Apply

To apply for the Salamanca Study Abroad Program, please go to: Salamanca Study Abroad Application

EWU Study Abroad

Patterson 345

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