Our Programs
What is a Sponsored Program?
All the programs listed on this website are Willamette Sponsored Programs. Willamette programs are either facilitated by Willamette University, a third-party provider, a consortium to which Willamette belongs, or in conjunction with other universities in the case of established bilateral exchanges. Explore programs by language of instruction , see programs with strong community interaction, or check out faculty-led programs.
Credit
When participating in a Willamette Sponsored Program, you earn Willamette credits, your grades appear on your transcript and those grades can be counted towards your GPA. (You may choose to include all or none of your credits; you cannot choose specific credits to count toward your GPA.) It is important to note that converting credits from foreign universities to Willamette credit is not a seamless process. During the pre-departure process you will be advised on how the Office of International Education, the Office of the Registrar and students work together to make sure the proper credit is awarded.
Cost
Sponsored programs cost the same as on-campus studies. Costs are distributed as follows:
- Tuition: You may use all of your Willamette, federal, state and local financial aid for sponsored programs.
- Program fee:
- Please see the individual program descriptions for a detailed explanation of the fee for each program.
- The program fee may include housing, board, and other benefits depending on the program. These "other benefits" may include excursions, on-site support, health insurance, and more.
- Most fees are equivalent to WU's Room and Board Plan B for one semester. (Some Willamette Sponsored Programs do not include this fee, in which case you pay room and board directly to the program provider or host university.)
- Study Abroad Deposit: This $300 non-refundable deposit is due when you accept your placement to study abroad on a Willamette Sponsored Program, this fee will be applied to your tuition if you attend the program.
- Additional costs are very important to consider! Additional costs may include, but are not limited to:
- a passport
- airfare
- visa or residency permit costs (when applicable)
- domestic travel to apply for visa (when applicable)
- additional health insurance
- travel insurance (optional)
Generally, students spend more money while they are abroad than during a typical semester at Willamette. These costs are usually associated with extra in-country and personal travel, eating out, entertainment, and purchasing gifts and souvenirs. If you would like more information about specific costs of the items mentioned above and/or the general affordability of study abroad, please contact Stacy West, the Study Abroad Advisor.
Explore programs by language, see programs with strong community interaction, or check out faculty-led programs.
