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  • Locations: Accra, Ghana; Kumasi, Ghana
  • Program Terms: Fall, Fall Break, Spring, Spring Break, Summer, Winter Break
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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Temporary Academic Travel Experience (TATE) Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Housing Type(s): Student Responsibility Click here for a definition of this term Home Campus: U of U: Utah Campus
Click here for a definition of this term Credit Type: Graduate U of U, Undergraduate U of U Click here for a definition of this term Badge Opportunities: Independent Options
Click here for a definition of this term Eligibility: Course Prerequisite(s), Good Academic & Judicial Standing, Minimum Age: 18, OPEN to ALL Majors Click here for a definition of this term Pre-departure Requirements: Learning Abroad 101, Pre-Departure Orientation, Participation Requirements for Learning Abroad, Post-Decision Health Assessment, Pre & Post Commitments
Program Description:

DESCRIPTION

Temporary Academic Travel Enrollment (TATE) is a one-time, credit-bearing activity involving three or fewer students AND is under the direction of an active University of Utah faculty member. 

Learning Abroad Applications for TATE activities must be submitted no less than 8 weeks before departure.

Non-credit bearing activities, and/or activities involving four or more students do not qualify for the TATE.

SERVICES

Temporary Academic Travel Enrollment (TATE) is a highly independent activity.  In exchange for the fees paid to Learning Abroad, you receive the following services:
 
Academic, Financial, Pre-departure & Re-entry Programming
  • Access to and distribution of Learning Abroad Scholarships
  • Billing and payment of CISI insurance
  • Application development, maintenance, and processing
  • Student Conduct Office verification
  • Faculty & Staff Emergency Preparedness Certification Program (if appropriate)
  • Student orientation development and coordination
  • Global U Program development, support, and implementation
  • Coordination with University Financial Aid & Scholarships Offices
  • Faculty proposal maintenance and processing

Legal Compliance, Insurance, and Liability

  • International Medical and Security Evacuation insurance contracting, billing and payments
  • Reporting and compliance for federal, state, and local legislation
  • Insurance registration and claim support
  • Access to University liability and indemnification coverage
  • Security, Safety, and Health Assessments
  • 24/7 Emergency Hotline and Response
  • Embassy registration for US citizens
  • Legal waivers, disclosures, and notices that protect the U, faculty, program assistants, and students
  • Reporting and monitoring for state, local and federal legislation

ACADEMICS

  • Available credit(s): Various
  • Applicants are required to enroll in the program course(s) (Undergraduate or Graduate)
  • Courses are not established by Learning Abroad and students are subject to the same rates as courses taken on campus

LEARNING ABROAD BADGES

In addition to taking classes, students enrich their time abroad by participating in Learning Abroad Badge opportunities such as, Career Development, Language Immersion, Research Experience, and Community Engagement:
Badge Opportunities
The Learning Abroad Badges listed in the Fact Sheet above are included in this program. Some programs offer opportunities to earn additional Learning Abroad Badges through independent options.  Students interested in earning multiple Learning Abroad Badges can participate in the Global U Program and receive special recognition at graduation.

FACULTY LEADER

All TATE activities must be initiated and supervised by an active University of Utah faculty member. The Faculty Leader must also complete a * Learning Abroad Temporary Academic Travel (TATE) FACULTY - BEFORE the student's *Learning Abroad Temporary Academic Travel STUDENT application will be considered.

FINANCES

  • The service fee for the TATE will be $200 per student
    • Charges for the mandatory insurance policy are not included in the service fee
    • The service fee does not offset operational costs of the program
  • Learning Abroad does not coordinate, support, or set pricing for any non-billable costs associated with TATE
    • Students are responsible for pricing, paying for, and coordinating all of the activities associated with non-billable costs
  • Participants should read the full Withdrawal Penalty Policy BEFORE applying
  • Scholarships are available for Degree-Seeking, University of Utah students
  • Financial Aid might apply, visit your Financial Aid Counselor for more information

LEARNING ABROAD HANDBOOK

The Learning Abroad Handbook outlines the University of Utah's eligibility requirements, financial policies, conduct standards, administrative procedures, academic expectations, as well as visa and passport guidelines for Learning Abroad Programs. ALL participants are subject to the rules and regulations in the Learning Abroad Handbook. It is every participant's responsibility to read the Learning Abroad Handbook and contact Learning Abroad with any questions.



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