Trip Preparation
Financial Issues
Now that you are in the program there are some important financial issues to complete. First, as soon as you are accepted you will owe a deposit of $500. Please make those checks out to UGA and turn in to the Program Director. This is non-refundable. Attached is a pdf schedule of the program fee payments. The estimated cost for the program is $4,400. including the flights. This does not include UGA tuition. However, please keep in mind the rather dramatic changes that occur in international currencies and in fuel prices. We will work very hard to make sure that we do not have to adjust the program fee, but there is no guarantee. UGA tuition fees are paid directly to the university.
South Africa Study Abroad Program Fee Schedule
UGA Undergraduate students link here:
UGA Undergraduate Credit Hour Payments - 6 credits - WILD 5200
UGA Graduate students link here:
If you are on assistantship during Maymester then you will pay no tuition to UGA. However, you will be required to pay a $500 fee in lieu of tuition added to the program fees above. OIE does have a scholarship program that can help here.
UGA Graduate Credit Hour Payments - 6 credits - WILD 7200
non-UGA students link here:
Non-UGA and non-Georgia residents pay in-state tuition for all study abroad courses. However, non-UGA students will pay an extra fee of $250.
UGA Credit Hour Payments - 6 credits - WILD 5200-7200
Required Reading and More Forms
Two more required forms. Please fill out and return to the Program Director. In addition make a photocopy of your passport and driver's licence and turn in with these forms.
UGA Agreement and Waiver
UGA Health Form
The University of Georgia has a very detailed alcohol policy. You are require to read the attached pdf. In addition, the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources has recently implemented a no-alcohol policy on all course field trips. This includes study abroad.
Course Background and Preparation
The following contains important information about the class and expectations. Please read thoroughly.