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AllÌýfirst-year business majors and pre-business students*.Ìý

*You must be 18 years or older at the time of travel

*Pre-Business students are only eligible for FGX ZurichÌý

Beginning September 24Ìýthrough October 1, students can enroll in an FGX program on a first-come, first-serve basis. All eligible students will receive an email to their official CU email address with a link to register on September 24th. Similar to course registration, once a program is full it will no longer be available. YouÌýwill have the option to be waitlisted for that program or choose another available program.ÌýStudents will be confirmed in their program in early October.FGX Course: BADM 1260
Students who confirm FGX enrollment are enrolled in a 2-credit spring term course (BADM 1260) associated with their program destination. Class meets once a week and focuses on the core concepts of international business and location-specific history, politics, and culture. The class travels either during spring break or after the semester ends in May with a faculty leader and a staff leader for a week-long academic experience abroad, including business visits and cultural tours.

Adding/Dropping BADM 1260
Students cannot add BADM 1260 themselves. Once a student confirms enrollment, Leeds Global will register students into the correct course section. When registering for spring courses, students must plan to be available for their designated FGX course section. Students cannot drop BADM 1260 themselves. Please view the details below regarding financial implications related to course withdrawal and email leeds.global@colorado.edu to request the withdrawal.

Waitlist
If all programs are full, a waitlist option will become available. Students can select to be considered for the waitlist and indicate which program is their top choice. After the program confirmation deadline, students on the waitlist are notified if their first-choice program, or another program, has availability.

1. Enroll early. Spots are first-come, first-serve. Plan to enroll when it becomes available on September 24th.
2. Use program affiliation to your advantage. Some programs offer exclusive admission for students enrolled in Leeds-specificÌýprograms (PREB, DLF, DSP, LHP, LSP, BEWiT, etc.).

There are no language requirements. However, students are encouraged to learn key phrases to enable communication with locals.

Once a student has signed their letter of commitment, a non-refundable deposit of $500 will be placed in their CU Account. The charge willÌýappear on their November 14th bill, due December 5th.ÌýThe program balance will then be added to spring tuition. Balance deadlines are based on theÌý.

Please note that FGX program fees only cover ground and air costs. TheÌý2 credits that correspond with the BADM 1260 class are included in tuition fees.

For in-state students, as long as you do not exceed 18 credits,Ìýyou will not pay extra in tuition, as the cost remains the same for taking 12-18 credits. For out-of-state students, the cost of tuition is the same regardless of credit hours taken. For more information on tuition, please visit theÌý.

• Round-trip group flight to and from the country of destination*
• Domestic transportationÌýwithin the country
• Ground transportation to and from the airport and during daily scheduled activities
• Scheduled business visits and cultural tours
• Accommodations for the duration of the program (students will share a room with another student(s) of the same gender)
• BreakfastÌýin the host country
• Welcome & Farewell Dinner
• ÌýduringÌýtravel datesÌý(Student must bring debit/credit card to handle emergency medical payments. Claims can be made afterward for reimbursement.
• *Some programs will have the option to opt out of the international group flight and will be fully responsible for travel to and from the international destination.

• Tourist Visas (if necessary, based on your country of citizenship)
• Meals (lunches and dinners)
• Personal Expenses (souvenirs, snacks, water, etc.)

A roundtrip group flight is included in the cost of all FGX trips.ÌýThe travel provider negotiates group rates for FGXÌýflights to provide the most affordable airfare. Important: Due to the nature of group flights and contracts, you may not request deviations to your group ticket.

Students on Spring Break FGX programs must travel to and from the destination with their group. This is because students will have classes at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ before and after their Spring Break FGX program. *Note: Students on the Lisbon spring break trip may opt out of theÌýgroup flight.

Students on May FGX programsÌýwill have the option to opt out of the international group flight and will be fully responsible for travel to and from the international destination. Details on pricing, parameters, and deadlines to opt out of your group flight will be sent in your placement notification letter.Ìý

Yes! All Leeds first-year students may apply for a partial need-based scholarship through theÌýonline FGX application.ÌýThe scholarship ranges from $1,000-$2,000 and will not cover the entire program cost.ÌýDecisions will be made based primarily on financial need.

How to apply for an FGX scholarship:

1. Click "Yes, I would like to be considered for an FGX scholarship" question on the FGX enrollment form.
2. You will be prompted to answer the following questions:

• Required: If you are financing a portion of your education, what percentage are you financing and by what means (i.e. loans, part-time job, etc.)
• Optional: What would an FGX scholarship mean for you and your education journey?
• Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with the FGX scholarship committee.

Please answer the questions with the greatest honesty and accuracy as possible.

* Students mayÌýuse Federal and State financial aid to pay for the program.

* CU offersÌý, but the application window does not open until November, which is after the deadline to commit to FGX. There are alsoÌý, but that application window does not open until December.ÌýPlease note that the "Buffs Abroad" scholarship offered by the CU Education Abroad Office cannot be applied to FGX programs.

Once a student has signed the FGX Letter of Commitment, a $500 non-refundable deposit charge will be placed on their account. This deposit is non-refundable.Please do not commit to FGX until you are absolutely sure that you will be able to participate in class, the trip abroad, and can financially support the experience.ÌýThis is because reservations including flights, accommodations, tours, dinners, etc. are made months in advance based on the number of students who commit during the fall semester, which is why there are consequences to withdrawing after the confirmation deadline.

If a student decides toÌýwithdraw during the spring semester, the amount refunded (excluding the deposit) will be based on the travel provider’s costs incurred up to that point.

Student Forms
Students must complete all required CUÌýEducation Abroad formsÌýin the fall semester.

Students will also be required to completeÌýadditional formsÌýas requested by theÌýtravel provider.

**Timely completion ofÌýthese forms is required.

Passport
Students must have a valid* passport in their physical possession by the first day of spring semester classes.ÌýThis means all participants must apply for or renew their old passports by November of the fall semester. Failure to do so could result in the inability to participate in the experience abroad. *The 6-month passport rule states that your passport must be valid for another six months after you depart the country you are visiting (i.e. If you depart the FGX country on May 16th, 2025Ìýyour passport must not expire before November 16th, 2025).

Responsible/Responsive
Students must respond promptly to and complete all tasks asked of them by those affiliated with FGX.

Punctuality/Preparation
Students are expected to be on time for flights and daily program activities. Tardiness will not be accepted. Students should be appropriately dressed andÌýmentally preparedÌýaccording to faculty/staff/guide instruction.

Engagement
Students are expected to be engaged with all aspects of the program including business visits, city tours, cultural events, etc. from start to finish of the scheduled daily activities. Students are expected to show a high level of professionalism at business visits, as well as ask thoughtful questions and give guest speakers or hosts their undivided attention.

Safety
Students are expected to abide by all safety precautions as outlined by CU Education Abroad, your program leaders, and the travel provider.

Conduct
Students are expected to behave according to theÌýÌýand the rules and expectations asked of them by Leeds, the CU Education AbroadÌýoffice, and their program leaders. Students should be aware that they represent themselves, the Leeds School of Business, the University of Colorado Boulder, the state of Colorado, and the United States of America when they travel on FGX programs.

Alcohol
In most cases, first-year students can legally consume alcohol in their host country.ÌýResponsiblyÌýconsuming alcohol on an FGX program is a privilege.ÌýIf a student demonstrates that they cannot responsibly handle this privilege, itÌýwill be removed.

Examples of irresponsible drinking include, but are not limited to:

• Making alcohol an important aspect of time abroad
• Arriving late to daily activities as a result of alcohol consumption
• Hungover, tired orÌýbored as a result of alcohol consumption
• Misconduct of any kind as a result of alcohol consumption
• Drinking in excess untilÌýno longer able to make good decisions

Drugs
The use of any recreational drugs will result in immediate dismissal from the program at the student’s expense. Drug laws are often stricter in foreign countries and in some extreme cases, can result in years in prison or even execution. Marijuana use, while technically legal in the state of Colorado, will not be permitted abroad.

FGX flightsÌýtypically depart on the lastÌýThursday or FridayÌýof the spring semester.ÌýStudents living in dormitories must abide by their dorms' movingÌýpolicies and dates. If a student is participating in an FGX program that departs a day or more after they are to vacate theirÌýdorm, it is the student's responsibility to plan accordingly for thisÌýbrief lapse in housing.

International students will be responsible for researching and obtaining any necessary visas for FGX participation. Leeds and CUÌýdoÌýnot offer visa advising services. International students should also check with theÌýInternational Student and Scholar ServicesÌýoffice toÌýlearn how participationÌýmay affect their US student visa.

FGX is not a vacation. It is an academic program.

Students will be engaged inÌýbusiness visitsÌýand cultural toursÌýall day long. Some days will begin early and some days will end late. At the end of the day, students will have free time toÌýexplore the host country.

• Passport
• Tourist Visa, if necessary (usually only for International Students)
• Clothes for business visits as instructed by the faculty leader
• Comfortable clothes and shoes for cultural tours
• Preparation for expected weatherÌý(hat, sunscreen, umbrella, jacket/coat, etc.)
• Money for meals and personal expenses (cash and credit/debit cards)
• Some form of debit/credit card to handle emergency medical payments (claims can be made afterward for reimbursement through provided health insurance)
• Notebook and pen forÌýbusiness and cultural visits
• Camera
• Water bottle
• Smartphone to communicate with the group via group messaging applications
• Small day pack
• Toiletries
• Prescription medication (enough to last the entire program in the original labeled bottle)

• Valuables (jewelry, electronics, etc.)
• Large items (sports equipment, stereo, etc.)
• Excessive clothing and shoes
• Alcohol, recreational drugs & paraphernalia

• FGX academic experiences abroad can be exhausting. You will likely fly through the night through multiple time zones and then maintain a full schedule of activities for the duration of the program. Students should be prepared for long flights, early mornings, and a packed schedule of daily activities.
• FGX academic experiences abroad can also be strenuous due to climate differences, cultural differences, time changes, different government regulations, and being away from the comforts of home. Students are encouraged to embrace these new and exciting challenges to the best of their ability. Students are also encouraged to speak with a program leader if they are having difficulty adapting to these new circumstances.