Application Now Open for Summer 2026!
Spend 2-weeks in Dublin, Ireland and earn 3-credits towards your UMBC degree! Applications are now being accepted for this once in a lifetime opportunity! Space is limited. Students must be 18 years or older to apply.
Please Note: Dawg Days Abroad includes a required on-campus component in the United States prior to departure. International students interested in this opportunity should note that participants must be able to enter and remain in the U.S. for this portion of the program and travel on the designated round-trip group flight. Students who may require a visa or other travel authorization are encouraged to contact educationabroad@umbc.edu to discuss their individual circumstances prior to applying.
Program Dates: July 24, 2026 – August 5, 2026
Who: Open to all new incoming UMBC students (freshmen and transfers)
Program Fee: To be announced (see below for all that’s included)
Questions? email educationabroad@umbc.edu or orientation@umbc.edu
What does the program fee include?
- International Airfare
- 3-credit UMBC course FYS 101: A Heroic Journey which fulfills an Arts and Humanities (AH) or a Culture ( C) General Education Program (GEP) requirement for all students
- An on-campus pre-departure orientation for students and families (Students will still need to attend New Student Orientation)
- Student accommodations at Trinity College
- Transportation to Dulles Airport from UMBC
- Ground transportation to and from Dublin Airport
- International health insurance
- Travel passes for use on public transportation (bus, train, tram, etc.)
- Guided tours, cultural excursions and day trips outside of Dublin
- Daily breakfast and some additional meals in Dublin including a welcome dinner, and farewell meal with live music and a dance show
What is not included in the program fee?
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Passport and/or visa expenses
- Personal spending
- Transportation home from Dulles airport at the end of the program
Fall Semester UNIV 101 Details:
As part of the Dawg Days Abroad program, students are required to take an Introduction to the University course in the fall following the program.
UNIV101 – Introduction to the University (required in the fall semester)
Dawg Days: Abroad staff are dedicated to your academic success – not only in the summer but beyond. All students in the program will participate in an Introduction to the University course during the fall 2026 semester. The goal of the UNIV 101 course is to help new students experience a successful transition to campus for the fall semester while building the knowledge, skills, and experiences they will have during the summer program. Students will identify, understand, and take a deep dive into an academic discipline, explore and demonstrate metacognitive awareness, connect with and integrate into the UMBC community, and develop themselves both personally and professionally. Students in the course will also connect with faculty, staff, and peers within their academic discipline and across the larger campus community.
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