Who's eligible?

All applicants for the Belize Business Immersion must...

• Have their declared, primary major in the Chaifetz School of Business.

• 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 by November 15, 2024.  If you already have a passport, the expiration date must be after December 1, 2025.  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 Reflection-in-Action credit.

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

What should I know before applying?

• The initial application is due October 24, 2024.

• The Belize Business Immersion Experience will take place March 8-16, 2025 (SLU Spring Break).  We will depart in the very early morning hours on Saturday, March 8 and will return very late at night Sunday, March 16 (or very early in the morning on Monday, March 17).  Yes, you still need to go to class on Monday.

• The cost per student is $1000.  This will cover all transportation, meals outside of the airports, excursions, and accommodations.  Students should bring their own spending money.  Final costs and deadlines will be on the application.

• 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 F-1 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 80-90°F.

• 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 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.

I'm ready to apply!  Let's do it!

Students must apply using this form by October 24, 2024.

The application for the Belize Business Immersion opens early in the Fall semester.  Applicants will be notified by November 7.  If selected, additional information regarding immigration rules, study abroad policies/procedures, and pre- and post-trip meeting dates will be sent.