May 2027: Finland
Instructor: Dr. Pete Zunick and Dean Mark Miller
Dates: May 14 – 28, 2027
Module Fees: $4,300 - $4,600
Finland is renowned for its social, cultural, and economic successes. It has consistently ranked #1 in the World Happiness Report, and its education system is often considered one of the world’s best. We will examine what makes Finland so remarkable, immersing ourselves in its culture and traditions, meeting its people, and broadly considering what it means to be “the happiest nation in the world.”
Policies, Payments, and Passport Points:
Enrollment:
Enroll into this Module using Bannerweb Self Service.
Choose both CRN 3022 + CRN 3023
Register for this Module during the Spring Registration Schedule:
Senior (90 + credit hours) Registration begins October 26
Junior (60+ credit hours) Registration begins November 2
Sophomore (30+ credit hours) Registration begins November 9
Registration closes November 13.
Payment and Deposit Requirements:
A $2,000 non-refundable deposit is due by December 1, 2026. Students must submit the deposit and complete the required travel liability paperwork by this date. Students who do not complete both requirements will be dropped from the module.
A maximum of 1,000 Passport Points may be applied toward the initial $2,000 deposit.
Payment Due Dates:
- December 1, 2026: $2,000 non-refundable deposit
- January 19, 2027: 1/3 of the remaining fees
- February 23, 2027: 1/3 of the remaining fees
- March 24, 2027: All remaining fees due
After the November 13 registration cutoff date, students are responsible for the full cost of the module in which they are enrolled. All payments must be made according to the payment schedule above. Students who miss a required payment will be dropped from the module roster.
Passport Points:
Students may use up to 2,000 Passport Points toward the total cost of the module.
- Up to 1,000 Passport Points may be applied toward the initial $2,000 deposit.
- Any additional Passport Points may be applied toward the remaining module balance.
- The deadline to request a Passport Points cash-out for a module is March 24, 2027.