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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.

London & Paris Caribbean

London and Paris, March 2027

To apply for the Paris-London Study Abroad Program, please access this link.

Register for the program after consulting with Dr. Kayleen Islam-Zwart or Dr. Beth Torgerson. History students, taking HIST 353 with Dr. Michael Conlin, will want to consult with him about course questions and with Dr. Torgerson about ENGL 498 and questions related to the trip.

12am October 16, 2026: $1000 program deposit is due at the time of application, in addition to the $50 application payment

November 22, 2026: The remaining $4,400 will appear as a course fee, so payment is due connected to registration for Winter Quarter 2027.

London bridgeEastern Washington University’s English, History, and Psychology Departments are offering an 11-day excursion to London and Paris in March 2027. Students will have the opportunity to earn three to six credits for Winter Quarter, depending on the course(s) selected.

Students will learn about nineteenth-century historical theories and influences in development of the medical and psychological literature, science, and practice through coursework offered during winter quarter 2027 and a culminating 11-day trip to London and Paris occurring during the last week of winter quarter 2027 and finals week. It is directed by EWU Professors Dr. Kayleen Islam-Zwart and Dr. Beth Torgerson.

The price is approximately $5,400 and the program includes the following:

  • Airfare
  • Lodging in a shared hotel room, with the option to upgrade to a single room at additional cost
  • Breakfasts, two lunches, & three dinners (including Welcome & Farewell dinners)
  • Health Insurance through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI)
  • Riverboat tours of each city
  • Museum entry to the Charles Darwin Home and Museum, the Freud Museum, the Science Museum, the Victoria and Alberts Museum, the Musée d’Orsay, and the Louvre
  • Cultural activities: the Bethlem Royal Hospital, the Eiffel Tower, and a walking tour of Paris that includes the Notre Dame and La Sainte-Chapelle.
  • Transportation from London to Paris and within each city

Passport fees are NOT included. Students must have a passport in hand, or proof of a submitted expedited passport application, at the time of the application.

Please note there is only room for 25 students on this trip. This application is open June 1st – October 16th or whenever the first 25 students, with passports in hand, have applied, paid the $50 EWU Global application fee, and paid the $1,000 deposit for the trip. 

Caribbean, January 2027

The two-week international program’s cost will be $2,000 – $2,500 (exact cost is dependent on airfare and final number of students). Expenses included in the program cost are: travel to and from Montserrat, travel on island, food on island, and all accommodations (on island and during layovers). Required field trips are covered by the program but some optional programs, such as becoming a certified diver, are not. Additional costs separate from the program include university tuition and fees, meals on travel days, vaccinations, and personal expenses.
Deposit: A $1,000 deposit is required.

Refund Schedule:

• Withdrawal prior to final deadline = 100% refund of program cost paid to date less a nonrefundable administrative fee of $500

• Withdrawal on or after the final deadline = no refund

Pay the EWU Application Fee

A non-refundable $50 application fee is required when you submit your application.
Please pay your application fee here.

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 2027. 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 2027. 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 2027. The program is directed by EWU Professors Dr. Jenifer Walke (jwalke@ewu.edu) and Dr. Paul Spruell (pspruell@ewu.edu).

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