Fall 2017 Program Fees
A study abroad experience is a significant investment-and also one of the best investments for a student’s future.
What's Included
Semester's Tuition
Semester at Sea allows you to earn up to 15 Colorado State University credits to be transferred to your institution.
Meals
All meals aboard the ship are included. Even on days in port.
Housing & Amenities
Cabins are included with the fees as well as access to the gym, pool, spa, and other amenities. Prices vary by cabin.
Travel to Destinations
Over the course of the semester you will sail to 10-12 destinations.
Premium Health Insurance
All participants are automatically enrolled in a Premium Health insurance plan for the voyage. This includes access to the shipboard medical clinic, mental health center and in-port emergencies.
Academic Field Classes
All students are automatically enrolled in one Field Class, or in-country educational trip, for each of their courses.
Full-time, On-site Residential Student Services Staff
Throughout the voyage, students will have shipboard support of a Student Life team including Resident Directors, Academic Dean, Executive Dean, Field Office Director, and a Medical Team.
Advisement and Assistance by ISE Program Administration
To help you prepare for you voyage, ISE will give you step-by-step guidance to apply for visas, gain medical approval, and complete all other pre-voyage requirements.
Program Fees
Student Program Fees Include:
- Tuition—up to 15 semester credits
- Housing (price varies by cabin category)
- All meals aboard the ship
- All academically required field classes
- Premium Medical Insurance
- Full-time, on-site residential student services staff
- Advisement and assistance by ISE Program Administration
Panoramic Cabin Tours:
- Featured cabin photos are below, but find additional panoramic photoshere.
- Inside Triple $23,950
- Inside Double/Outside Triple $26,950
- Outside Double $29,950
Cabin Types
Inside Triple
Inside Triple Cabins have a third bed that pulls down from the wall. All student cabins are equipped with a close-circuit TV, mini-refrigerator, closets (with hangers) drawers, a restroom (shower, toilet, cabin space), and a safe shared between cabin mates. Linens, towels and cabin cleaning are provided daily by cabin stewards.
Inside Double/Outside Triple
All student cabins are equipped with a close-circuit TV, mini-refrigerator, closets (with hangers) drawers, a restroom (shower, toilet, cabin space), and a safe shared between cabin mates. Linens, towels and cabin cleaning are provided daily by cabin stewards.
Outside Triple Cabins have a window, and a third bed that pulls down from the wall.
*Pictured: Inside Double
Outside Double
Outside Double cabins have a window, are equipped with close-circuit TV, mini-refrigerator, closets (with hangers) drawers, a restroom (shower, toilet, cabin space), and a safe shared between cabin mates. Linens, towels and cabin cleaning are provided daily by cabin stewards.
Other Costs to Keep in Mind
- Overnight stay prior to embarkation
- Flights to embarkation/from debarkation
- Travel visas
- Textbooks
- Any appropriate vaccinations
- Between-meal food & beverages while on board
- Laundry
- Independent travel
- Fuel Surcharge (if applicable)
- Program Fee Refund Plan
Program fees are subject to change. All cabin categories subject to availability.
Expenses related to travel to and from the ports of embarkation and debarkation, textbooks, in-country travel, personal spending, and incidental fees are additional. Payment options include: check by mail, credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express), or E-check via your MyPassport page. Please note that a 2.7% service fee will be added to all debit/credit card transactions.
Sample Voyage Budget
The total cost of the program, depending upon cabin type and semester, is comprised of the following budget.
Billable Expenses
Cabin Type | Inside Triple | Inside Double/ Outside Triple | Outside Double |
Tuition | $20,155 | $20,155 | $20,155 |
Room/Board | $3,795 | $6,795 | $9,795 |
Billable Total | $23,950 | $26,950 | $29,950 |
Additional Estimated Expenses
Airfare | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Visas | $500 | $500 | $500 |
Immunizations | $500 | $500 | $500 |
Personal & Field Programs | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
Books | $500 | $500 | $500 |
Non-Billable Total | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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Total Cost of Attendance | $31,450 | $34,450 | $37,450 |