Dates & Fees
Important Dates
Applications will open on May 1, 2009
Winter Term Scholarship deadline: Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Last day to apply for program: Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Winter Term general pre-departure Orientation: November 30 or December 1 from 3:30-5:00pm in Room 0105 JMZ
Specific pre-departure orientation in College Park: TBD
Latest departure date: January 2, 2010
Program dates in Korea: January 3 - 21, 2010
Earliest return date: January 21, 2010
Program Costs
Winter 2010 Program Fee: $2,800
Included: UM tuition, UM $250 Study Abroad fee, housing and travel within Korea. The program fee also includes breakfast, several lunches, cultural tours (in Seoul, to GangHwaDo Island, Korean folk village), visits to temples and churches, and a trip to the demilitarized zone and joint security area.
Not included: personal expenses, most meals, and international airfare.
The study abroad office will coordinate a group flight itinerary that each student is responsible for purchasing directly from a travel agent. Although flight costs are not guaranteed and will vary, we will make every effort to keep airfare to a minimum. The estimated costs for round-trip airfare from the Washington, DC area will be approximately $1,400. Students are advised to purchase refundable tickets and travel insurance to counter any inconvenience caused by a change in the program’s itinerary. Once admitted, you should expect to purchase the flight for the program a few weeks later, usually in mid-October.
Payment information
The program fee is divided into four separate charges that are applied to your account over the course of the fall semester:
(1) A non-refundable $30 application fee is due at the time of application,
(2) Upon admission, student account is charged a $270 non-refundable deposit. Applicants understand that if admitted to the program, they are responsible for paying a this deposit, which is non-refundable under any circumstances.
(3) UM $250 Study Abroad Fee, and
(4) Remaining balance of $2,250 ($2,800 - $30 - $270 - $250) is charged upon registration.
All four charges add up to the published program fee.
Program charges will be posted by November 20, 2009. All program fees pertaining to winter term need to be paid by December 20, 2009. Failure to make payment by the deadline will result in a financial charge of 1.5 percent per month and may result in cancellation of your registration. Please monitor your account accordingly through the Testudo financial page.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
The Study Abroad Office offers scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students to attend Winter Term programs. These Winter Term scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and financial need.The last day to apply for scholarships is Wednesday, September 23, 2009.