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Affiliate Programs

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Utah Tech works in collaboration with third-party providers to offer study abroad programs around the world. These programs vary in length from a summer, semester, or an entire year. Classes typically take place at a foreign university or an academic center administered by the provider. Before departure, you will work in conjunction with the Study Abroad Office and the third- party provider to choose classes that will directly transfer to your Utah Tech degree.

About USAC

USAC, University Studies Abroad Consortium, is an award-winning international education provider. Since 1982, USAC has provided affordable, valuable study abroad programs that enable you to enhance your academics while providing opportunities and lessons that build interpersonal, time-management, problem-solving, and adaptability skills that will aid in your career development. USAC has more than 50 affordable, authentic study abroad programs in 26 countries.

USAC Student Snapshot

Application Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years old to submit an application.
  • GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Enrolled in a university degree-seeking program while they are abroad.
  • Are in good academic, disciplinary, and community standing.
  • Meet any additional pre-requisites of the program to which they are applying.
  • USAC will also require proof of vaccine against COVID-19 after approval.

Steps to Apply

Please complete the UT Study Abroad application before completing the USAC application.

  1. Go to USAC Programs for more information about current offerings.
  2. Complete the Utah Tech Study Abroad application and pay the $35 UT application fee.
  3. Complete the affiliate application.
  4. Contact the UT Study Abroad office to set up a meeting to draft a “Home University Approval” letter requesting permission to travel and participate in the affiliate program.
  5. Complete the student portion of the UT International Credit Pre-Approval Form. Work with your Program Advisor and Department Chair to complete the UT equivalency portion of the form.
  6. Submit the following items to the UT Study Abroad office no later than 30 days prior to travel:
    1. International Travel – Traveler’s Checklist
    2. International Travel Waiver
    3. International Travel Itinerary & Contact Info
    4. International Travel Contact & Emergency Info
    5. UT International Credit Pre-Approval Form
    6. Copy of Passport
  7. Departure Orientation

Program Deadlines

Summer

Deadline March 15th

Fall/Yearlong

Deadline May 1st

Winter/Spring

Deadline October 15th

Contact

Email: studyabroad@utahtech.edu

Phone: 435-879-4714

Office: Student Activity Center (SAC) 106