Eligibility

GPA	3.0
WIU hours completed	12
Student Conduct	Good standing
Grad credit	No
Pre-requiste	Varies by program
Student Year	Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Entry Requirements

Passport:  Required. Must be valid for at least six (6) months after your study abroad program ends.  For information on how to apply for or renew a passport, see Passports 101 .
Current passport processing times are 6-9 weeks.  Plan accordingly to avoid issues obtaining your visa, airine tickets, and other necessary items for travel.  Failure to receive your passport in time can lead to postponement or cancellation of your program.

Visa:  A visa is not required for US citizens attending Summer Programs at University College Dublin. 
Non-US citizens may have to apply for a visa before entering Ireland.  Visa requirements can be found on the website of the Consulate General of Ireland in Chicago .
Traveling to Ireland without a visa can lead to denied entry, forced removal from your program, and financial consequences.

Health Insurance

It is University policy that you must have international health insurance for the time you are abroad.  Only two options are approved to meet this requirement:
  • WIU Student Health Insurance
  • A supplemental plan (Patriot Travel Medical) from International Medical Group (IMG) .

Health Precautions

COVID-19 - You are REQUIRED to follow the policies of your host school, host country, the CDC and TSA.  It is your responsibility to know and understand these policies.  If policies change before or during your program, it is your responsbility to comply with the new policies.  Failure to do so can result in removal from your program and/or the host country, financial consequences and academic consequences at the host school and WIU.

Walking/mobility/travel - Expect more walking than on-campus.  It is a mixture of urban (pavement/concrete) and natural (grass/dirt) terrain, including uneven/hilly terrain and up/down flights of stairs.  Some historic sites and tourist areas have limited handicapped accessibility.  Sidewalks in these areas can be narrow with uneven surfaces. 

Vaccinations - No vaccinations are required for entry into Ireland.  Up to date vaccination recommendations are available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website .

Accessibility - Accessibility and accommodation are very different from that found in the United States.  Please contact Disability Resources for questions on the availability of accommodations for your specific situation.

PLEASE NOTE  It is your responsibility to request accommodation from DR; staff are not legally permitted to inquire about such needs.  Requests should be made as early as possible so there's sufficient time to arrange accommodations in your location. 

Costs (Comparative Table)

last updated 1/26/23              

Items	WIU	UCD Summer Programs
Tuition and fees 3 semester hours, plan V	1070	varies; see individual programs
Commitment Fee	--	75
Health Insurance	--	60
Passport	--	165
Housing and Meals	Housing: 380 Meals: 1400	Housing (1 month):1200 Meals (1 month): 1200
Books and Supplies	120	120
Total	2970	varies; see individual programs*

*You are responsible for purchasing your own flights.

Various types of aid are available to help fund your experience.  Check out our Financial Aid and Scholarships pages for more details.

Academics

Business Programs
Students take 2 classes, equaling 4-5 sh at WIU.
Irish Consultancy Experience --May 30-July 2, 2023     Cost comparison (pdf)
Summer Internship Program --May 30-July 28, 2023     Cost comparison (pdf)

Health Sciences Summer School
Students take 1 or 2 classes, equaling 3-5 sh at WIU.
Two week program --June 6-16, 2023     Cost comparison (pdf)
Four week program --June 6-30, 2023     Cost comparison (pdf)

Irish Studies
Students take 1 or 2 classes, equaling 3-5 sh at WIU.
Two week program --June 5-16, 2023     Cost comparison (pdf)
Four week program --June 5-30, 2023     Cost comparison (pdf)

Public Health/Sports Studies
Students take 1 or 2 classes, equaling 3-5 sh at WIU.
Global Public Health and Sports Studies Summer School --June 19-30, 2023     Cost comparison (pdf)

Courses are graded on a 100 point scale with letter grades +/- A-G.  Grades will be converted to the WIU scale of +/- A-F.

Housing and Meals

The Summer accommodation options at University College Dublin include residence halls and self-arranged.  Residence halls are first-come, first-serve; more information will be sent to you about how to request on-campus housing after your UCD application is accepted.  Residence halls do not offer a meal plan; all meals are your responsibility. 

More information on housing and meal options can be found on the University College Dublin accommodation webpage .