FAQs

To secure your spot on a travel program, you have to complete steps one through three on your AMOS Global Greyhounds Travel Portal. Your spot is not secured until you submit a Travel Agreement, which is like a contract acknowledging your commitment to participate in the travel program and using your Elevate travel funds and/or paying out of pocket. See Travel Portal steps explained here. 

Just wait! We will not move forward with next steps until the travel program's roster fills. You'll receive an email from the Center for Global Education after your group is approved by our campus partners and your trip leaders.

Yes. We want to see you become a successful Moravian student before you travel, which means you cannot sign up for a travel program until after you have completed two full-time semesters at MU. See full eligibility statement here.

Because you are not yet eligible! You are eligible to elect to utilize your Global Greyhound travel funds (i.e. Elevate travel credit) after you complete your second consecutive semester at MU as a full-time, undergraduate student. See full eligibility statement here.

That depends! If you entered MU fall 2022 or later and have not yet utilized your Global Greyhound travel funds, then you will automatically get a $2,600 discount off the cost of the first travel program that you sign up for. If you have already utilized your Global Greyhound travel funds, then you can apply for scholarships. Otherwise, the remainder of your balance is self-pay. 

Yes. A student who will graduate may only utilize Global Greyhound Funds during the immediate subsequent travel term post-graduation as a full-time student. For example, the latest term that a student graduating in May 2025 can travel with their travel funds is May term 2025, whereas the latest term a student graduating in December 2024 can travel with their travel funds is Winter Break 2025. 

Cancellation will only occur in special circumstances, but if it does your Global Greyhound Travel Credit will be reissued without penalty.

We take your commitment to a travel program seriously and have a maximum capacity for each. If a travel program is closed for additional agreements, you may add yourself to the waiting list. Email studyabroad@moravian.edu to get access to the waiting list form. 

Your submission of a travel agreement is a contract that signals your commitment to that travel program. There is a 10 business day withdrawal period with no penalty, meaning that if you withdraw within those 10 business days, then you will be released from your original travel agreement and are free to submit a new one (using your renewed Global Greyhound Travel funds if applicable). If it is outside of the 10 business day withdrawal period, you will be responsible for paying a $250 withdrawal fee in addition to any irrecoverable travel expenses already expended on your behalf (if any) and can sign up for a different program.

The Center for Global Education completes batch registration for travel courses. This will occur after the roster fills, which means we're completely dependent upon when the roster fills. It could be tomorrow, it could be next month. You will receive an email from the CGE team when registration will occur. 

Yes, you do. If you sign a travel agreement for a travel program that is associated with a travel course, you are committed to both take the course and participate in travel. 

It depends on your standing and your instructor's permission. Only seniors who graduate in the term prior to their travel program are permitted to audit as long as the instructor approves the audit. Please refer to the most updated page on the cost to audit a course here.

Only if the instructor gives students the option to choose between one or a half unit course. 

It depends. Some instructors schedule the course to occur during the traditional fall or spring semester, which makes the travel course part of your semesterly tuition. Other instructors schedule the course to occur outside of a traditional semester, such as May term or summer, so you will be responsible for the cost of a travel course, in addition to the travel program fee(s). Please refer to the most updated information on the cost of a travel course here (Summer Year Tuition - TRIP Courses).

Every travel program has an itinerary listed on their webpage. Check out all of the programs here, click on the individual travel program page of interest, and click "Itinerary" below the travel program's description.

The Center for Global Education typically hosts two pre-departure orientation sessions six to eight weeks prior to departure. We will be in contact with you via email to communicate the session dates for your travel term. 

Pre-departure forms should be available for you to complete as soon as you submit your travel agreement. They must be completed by the date of your pre-departure orientation. 

Check out Travel.State.Gov's page on the passport application and renewal processes. 

It depends on your unique situation. You can calculate your fees here. 

Mo's Cupboard may be able to help based on your level of need. Email them at moscupboard@moravian.edu.

We need to see proof of the date that you did or will apply. Acceptable proofs of application include a photo of you submitting your documents at your USPS passport appointment, a photo of your passport application receipt, a screenshot of your application confirmation online or via email; If you applied in person or renewed by mail, provide a screenshot of the Online Passport Status System; If you renewed online, provide a screenshot of your MyTravelGov account, A photo or PDF of your completed passport application WITH the application date. 

Refer to your trip leader for guidance on packing. You'll want to pack trustworthy, comfortable shoes since most of our travel programs involve a lot of walking. Be sure to dress for the weather at your destination, and only bring as much luggage as you can carry yourself.

This is dependent upon your destination and flight ticket. If the cost of luggage is included in the flight ticket, then travelers do not need to pay for their luggage separately. If the cost of luggage is not included in the flight ticket, then travelers are responsible for the cost of the luggage and will pay for their luggage upon check-in at the airport. The CGE team sends an email approximately six weeks prior to departure that includes this information.

You may request this information from your trip leader at any time. The CGE team will send you a logistics email approximately six weeks prior to departure that includes this information.

This is the total cost of the travel program if you are paying full price. This would only apply to students if they have already utilized their Elevate travel credit toward a previous travel program and are looking to participate in a second or third travel program. By default, your travel credit will apply to your first travel program. Every travel program has a different amount listed on its individual webpage, which can be accessed here.  

What does "Elevate Cost" mean?

Please review the section titled "Timing of Payments" on the Travel Portal webpage. 

Travelers will be charged for the entire balance owed and may make payments in increments in alignment with the payment schedule. Travelers should expect to see a balance on their account in the days following to make payments. Travelers can make payments toward their trip balance on their student account online payment portal, accessed via AMOS. Travelers have the option to pay the balance in full, or pay in increments through the respective due date listed below. Please review the section titled "Timing of Payments" on the Travel Portal webpage. 

Please contact us for clarification at studyabroad@moravian.edu. Keep in mind that every traveler will be charged a fee to cover the cost of their travel insurance. The most up-to-date fee amount is posted here (under Miscellaneous Fees, Travel Course Administrative Fee).

Every destination has a different cost of living (i.e. visiting), currency conversion rate, number of days you'll be traveling, and so on. Every travel program has a "Recommended for Meals & Personal Funds" amount listed on its individual webpage, which can be accessed here.