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Faculty Led Education Abroad Programs (FLEAP)

 

UCR professors lead Faculty-Led Education Abroad Programs (FLEAPs) during summer for 2-5 weeks in other countries. FLEAPs are open to everyone, even non-UCR students.

FLEAP 2027 programs, as of September 14, 2026. Programs have to meet their minimum enrollment to run.

FLEAP Highlights

  • Get to know your professor ahead of time, or opt to take a course with a professor you already know.

  • Since you’ll be taking UCR classes, there are no additional steps to have your international courses count toward your degree or major.

  • Most programs are offered in the summer, so you can earn credits faster.

  • Most students earn 6-9 UCR credit units, though some FLEAPs are non-credit.

  • Learn in a small classroom setting with a maximum of 20 students.

  • Take at least 6 units to be eligible for summer financial aid. If you are a visiting student, check with your home campus about financial aid.

  • Many students can apply for scholarships such as the Gilman Scholarship, the Fund for Education Abroad, the Pollitt Study Abroad Fund, and the UCR Education Abroad Scholarship.

  • While courses have a maximum number of students, they also have a minimum. Check back often to make sure your programs are offered.

  • Withdrawal policies for credit-bearing FLEAP:

    • Failure to withdraw in writing by the April 1 deadline will result in forfeiture of the $300 deposit.
    • Failure to withdraw in writing by the April 1 deadline will result in forfeiture of the full CMF fee, listed on your FLEAP program page under "Program Fees," which could amount to over $7,000.
    • No refunds are available to anyone who withdraws from a FLEAP after April 1.

2027 Office Hours

Drop in to our optional office hours on Zoom most Monday mornings at 10:00 to ask questions or learn more about FLEAPs:

  • Monday, October 5, 10:00 am [Zoom]
  • Monday, October 12, 10:00 am [Zoom]
  • Monday, October 19, 10:00 am [Zoom]
  • Monday, October 26, 10:00 am [Zoom]
  • Monday, November 2, 10:00 am [Zoom]
  • Monday, November 9, 10:00 am [Zoom]
  • Monday, November 16, 10:00 am [Zoom]
  • Monday, November 30, 10:00 am [Zoom]
  • Monday, December 7, 10:00 am [Zoom]
  • Monday, December 14, 10:00 am [Zoom]
  • Monday, January 4, 10:00 am [Zoom]
  • Monday, January 11, 10:00 am [Zoom]
  • Monday, January 25, 10:00 am [Zoom]
  • Monday, February 1, 10:00 am [Zoom]
  • Monday, February 8, 10:00 am [Zoom]
  • Monday, February 22, 10:00 am [Zoom]
  • Monday, March 1, 10:00 am [Zoom]
  • Monday, March 8, 10:00 am [Zoom]
  • Monday, March 15, 10:00 am [Zoom]
  • Monday, March 22, 10:00 am [Zoom]

All meetings take place via this Zoom link: https://ucr.zoom.us/j/97490081322.

If you can't meet then, please schedule an appointment with Sonja Lind, Assistant Director of Education Abroad, directly on Google Calendar.

2027 Faculty-Led Education Abroad Programs

Get started now and plan your summer adventure on a Faculty-Led Education Abroad Program (FLEAP)

Summer 2027 FLEAPs will be posted here in Fall 2026.

Summer 2026 programs are listed below.

By Country


China
Non-Credit (AI & Business focus)

China
Non-Credit (Tech Coding focus)

China
Non-Credit (climate focus)

Italy
Italian Culture

Italy
Travel Writing

Italy
Non-Credit

Spain - Barcelona
Sociology

Spain - Madrid
Education

UK - London
Business

FLEAP Non-Credit Programs

Non-credit programs are often shorter and more cost-effective. However, since they are non-credit, participants cannot apply for financial aid or most scholarships.

FLEAP Withdrawal Policies

  • Failure to withdraw in writing by the April 1 deadline will result in forfeiture of the $300 deposit.
  • Failure to withdraw in writing by the April 1 deadline will result in forfeiture of the full CMF fee, listed on your FLEAP program page under "Program Fees," which could amount to over $7,000.
  • No refunds are available to anyone who withdraws from a FLEAP after April 1.
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