Application Process

We are now accepting applications for Spring Break 2026!

The Belize Business Immersion application is HERE.  As part of our application review process, students will submit several essays to clarify their interest in this experience.  Essays are reviewed anonymously and candidates are selected based on those essays and other academic criteria.

Application timeline:

• The application is due October 22, 2025.

• Students will be notified (accepted or denied) on or before November 10, 2025.

• The first, non-refundable deposit is due December 1, 2025.  The final payment will be due January 20, 2026.

Who's eligible?

All applicants for the Belize Business Immersion must...

• Have their declared, primary major in the Chaifetz School of Business.  All classes of undergraduate students (freshmen-senior) are welcome to apply.

• Be undergraduate students at the SLU-St. Louis campus.

• Have a 2.50 minimum SLU overall GPA at the time of departure.

• Have a valid passport secured.  If you already have a passport, it cannot expire within 6 months of the departure date.  International students must also work with their International Services Counselor on immigration policies.

• Be prepared to attend all pre-trip/post-trip meetings and submit all required assignments for Cura Personalis 2 and Reflection-in-Action credit.

• Apply on-time and submit all necessary payments by the required deadlines.

What should I know before applying?

• The Belize Business Immersion Experience will take place during SLU Spring Break.

• The cost of the trip will cover all transportation, meals outside of the airports, excursions, and accommodations.  Students should bring their own spending money.  For Spring 2026, the student cost will be $3,000.

• If you do not have a valid passport, you can learn more about applying for one here.  If you're thinking about applying for the Belize Business Immersion, do not wait to start the passport application process.  Routine passport processing can take 8 weeks or more.

• If you are in the US on an F1 visa, you must work with International Services on immigration policies.

• This trip includes a number of physical activities, including, but not limited to: swimming, snorkeling, hiking, extensive walking, lifting, kneeling, digging.

• The majority of our time is spent outdoors, where daily high temperatures are usually 80°F or higher.

• The foods we eat (while delicious) may be unfamiliar to you and options for meals are limited.  If you have questions/concerns or dietary restrictions, you're welcome to contact us.

• There are academic expectations to meet the Cura Personalis 2 and Reflection-in-Action requirements for the University Core.

• If you have concerns or questions, please email Brittany Ludwig (brittany.ludwig@slu.edu) and Ben Smyth (ben.smyth@slu.edu) for clarification.