UNG is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact around the world. While UNG is planning for all programs to run, travel and safety conditions related to COVID-19 may prevent programs from happening.
Currently, spring, spring break, summer and fall 2021 programs are accepting applications. The Center of Global Engagement (CGE) will make a determination on whether UNG-sponsored programs will run by the application deadline for each term:
- Spring 2021 – October 30, 2020
- Spring Break 2021 – October 30, 2020
- Summer 2021 – February 1, 2021
- Fall 2021 - April 23, 2021
The decision to suspend or cancel programs is one UNG does not take lightly. When making the decision, each individual program is reviewed and evaluated taking into consideration information from the following sources.
- State Department Travel Advisories
- UNG generally prohibits UNG students/faculty/staff to travel to countries with a Level 3 or Level 4 Travel Advisory in place.
- CDC Travel Health Notices
- Information from partner institutions & local contacts
- Security information from partners and risk management firms
- UNG Emergency Response Team
The decision to suspend or cancel programs will affect ALL program types which include:
- UNG faculty-led programs
- UNG Direct Enrollments
- UNG Reciprocal Exchanges
- Third Party Provider programs (ISA, CIEE, and ISEP)
Cancellation and Refunds
- UNG will make an initial go/no-go determination by the program application deadline.
- The only payment due by the application deadline is the program deposit. The deposit minus the administrative fee (around 2%) will be refunded to students in the event of a cancellation.
- Students participating on UNG-approved programs, sponsored by another organization, are subject to the cancellation and refund policies, if any, of the respective organization. i.e. USG Goes Global (USGG) International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP), Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), and International Studies Abroad (ISA).