GVSU Signature Programs
Grand Valley State University has partnered with WorldStrides to offer Signature study abroad programs in Spain, Costa Rica, and South Korea.
GVSU in Spain
Grand Valley State University has partnered with International Studies Abroad (ISA) to offer a signature study abroad program in Seville, Spain. With coursework available in a variety of disciplines, this program meets academic requirements for many students.
Take coursework in a variety of disciplines. Semester and Summer Options. Coursework is in English.
ISA Study Center
- General Education Courses
- Business
- International Studies/Relations
- Education
- Spanish Language
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
- General Education Courses
- Business
- Social Sciences
- Spanish Language
GVSU in Costa Rica
Grand Valley State University has partnered with International Studies Abroad (ISA) to offer a signature study abroad program in San Jose, Costa Rica. With coursework available in a variety of disciplines, this program meets academic requirements for many students.
Take coursework at Universidad Veritas in a variety of disciplines. Semester and Summer Options. Coursework is in English.
- Art and Media Studies
- Business and Economics
- Environmental and Sustainability Studies
- Health Sciences
- History and Political Science
- Communications
- Social Sciences
- General Education Courses
GVSU in South Korea
Grand Valley State University has partnered with WorldStrides/TEAN (The Education Abroad Network) to offer a signature study abroad program in Seoul, South Korea. With coursework available in a variety of disciplines, this program meets academic requirements for many students.
Take coursework at Korea University in a variety of disciplines. Semester and Summer Options. Coursework is in English.
- Business
- Communications and Media
- Education
- Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Health Sciences
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- International Studies
- Natural Sciences
- General Education Courses
Why Choose GVSU Signature Study Abroad Programs?
EXCELLENT STUDENT SUPPORT
Students participating in Signature Programs will receive additional support from the study abroad office during the pre-departure and return phases of studying abroad. Students will also receive comprehensive support with housing, academics, travel, and wellness from our partner, WorldStrides, while on-site.
TRAVEL WITH GVSU STUDENTS
Signature Programs provide an opporutnity for students to travel in a cohort. This style of experience builds community and connection among the student participants and enriches the overall study abroad experience. *GVSU cannot guarantee the number of GVSU students that participate in any given semester.
PASSPORT GRANT
Students who do not already have a passport that participate in a Signature Program are eligible to apply for a grant to cover the fee of obtaining a passport.
PROGRAM FEE DISCOUNT
All students who participate in any of the Signature Programs will receive 5% off of the published program fee from WorldStrides.
FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS WELCOME
Signature Programs are different because students are permitted to study abroad as early as the second semester of their freshmen year!