Let the voyage be a voyage into your new life, one filled with endless possibilities.
Partner Institution
University of Florida
The Institute for Shipboard Education | Semester at Sea is proud to welcome University of Florida scholars aboard!
Semester at Sea is one of the non-UF programs offered by UF Study Abroad and we welcome UF students to our program nearly every semester.
On this page you’ll learn more about how to apply to Semester at Sea as a UF student. The International Center at the University of Florida is dedicated to helping students excel in a globalized future, both in terms of career readiness and being responsible global citizens. UF Gators travel to hundreds of countries every year, learning to embrace differences and furthering Florida’s educational legacy. Will you be one of them?
ISE has a larger partner institution list and we are currently building out more pages. If you don’t see your home university featured as a partner school, we can likely still work with you and your school to streamline credit transfer.
University of Florida Study Abroad Programs
UF offers hundreds of programs that are made possible through faculty and institutional partnerships. Other programs like Semester at Sea are also available to UF students. If you’re looking to maximize your education at the University of Florida, consider exploring all your options offered through the UF International Center.
As long as third-party programs are accredited (as Semester at Sea is), the UF Study Abroad office will work with you to transfer your credits back to UF.
University of Florida & Semester at Sea
Since 2018, 31 students from the University of Florida have sailed with Semester at Sea, with more joining our alumni community each year. The ISE and UF teams work together frequently to facilitate academic credit transfer and the application of financial aid for UF students, including the use of Florida Bright Futures funds.
Members of the UF International Center advisory team have even sailed with Semester at Sea, so prospective voyagers are in good hands.
The UF International Center and ISE also share the same values of experiential learning, global comparative education, and fostering positive international relationships.
Admission Requirements
University of Florida students who wish to participate in a Semester at Sea voyage must:
- Complete a study abroad application for the correct voyage term
- Schedule a meeting with Study Abroad Advisor
- Once you’ve met with an advisor, apply to Semester at Sea
- Receive approval from UF before acceptance into Semester at Sea
Be sure to review the full Semester at Sea admissions requirements as well.
Financial Aid
Once your application to Semester at Sea has been approved by both UF and SAS, any financial aid you plan to use must be approved by UF Student Financial Affairs (SFA). Prospective voyagers must coordinate with SFA to determine which aid, including scholarships such as the Bright Futures scholarship, can be applied to the cost of the program.
Other scholarships, grants, and interest-free payment plans may be available through Semester at Sea — explore your options by visiting our Financial Aid page.
Cost
Student Program Fees Include:
- Tuition and travel for the semester
- Housing, meals, and amenities
- Academic Field Classes
- Email account
- Starter Internet package
- Comprehensive travel health insurance
- Pre-voyage advisement and on-site residential student services staff
- Fuel fee — subject to change depending on global cost fluctuations
Student program fees vary depending on voyage and cabin type. To learn more about these fees check out our program costs breakdown.
Additional Voyager Expenses
- Flights to embarkation/from debarkation
- Overnight stay prior to embarkation
- Travel visas and costs associated with passport renewal
- Textbooks
- Any appropriate vaccinations and boosters
- Between-meal food and beverages while onboard
- Laundry
- SAS Field Programs and independent travel in-country
- Fuel surcharge (if applicable)
Cost Calculator
Get an estimate of program expenses for a typical Semester at Sea voyage. Please note: This calculator provides an estimate of program fees only. Tuition costs and cabin fees are subject to change.
Success Stories
Watch Now: University of Florida student Emily Lampi shares her world-expanding experience on the 131st Semester at Sea voyage.
Connect with a Semester at Sea Global Ambassador from University of Florida
Kirk Mowl
University of Florida | International Business | International Business
Kirk Mowl
University of Florida | International Business | International Business
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Sailed As
Undergraduate -
Voyage
Spring 2022 -
Favorite Ports
Cyprus and Portugal
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My time at UF will forever be shaped by the semesters ‘before SAS’ and ‘after SAS.’ While my semester at sea was only one of the eight I spent while at the University of Florida, it forever changed the trajectory of my college experience. To some, it may be a bit unfamothable how three months can have such a great impact on four years, but I believe that shows how incredible Semester at Sea is.