One of the important parts of our model is our high-quality students. We have to be selective. Because we are narrow in our focus, we anticipate that we will accept about 4% of applicants. If you are admitted, you will find a real kinship with your fellow students.

Yes. International applicants must meet the visa requirements of the nations we will be in. All applicants must be fluent in English. Please contact us for details.

We believe in developing the whole person – body, soul and spirit. Therefore, physical fitness is an aspect of our program. We help our students develop healthy habits and workout routines.

Travel insurance is not included in your trip cost. You can learn more about the travel insurance plan here!

No. In order to comply with IRS tax code, which state that all donors giving to a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization don’t have control over their donations, we have to treat donations appropriately. They are non-refundable and non-transferrable. We note donor intent by ‘tagging’ donations to your name. To see a copy of our Donation Policies, click here. In addition, the length of time you are on the field does not necessarily line up directly to the funds expensed on your behalf. We put down deposits on initial airfares and make payments to ministry partners well in advance of your departure. If you are not able to start your first semester for some reason, we can offer you the opportunity to defer to a later launch or to a different trip. In those cases, funds raised – minus anything already expensed (e.g., for training camp) – will transfer to your new fundraising goal.

This is your education. You are an adult, and we treat you that way. But we understand parents may have questions and can be an important part of your Global U experience! We have a department for parents of students – including a parent liaison. We are all about helping parents understand us as an organization and would love to answer any of their questions. If your parents have questions, we suggest they start by checking out the Parent Guide. The contact information for Betty Means, who heads up our Parent Ministry, can be found in the Parent Guide, and she is happy to talk with your parents about Global U.

Travel brings risk. We have put safety protocols in place. We have external consultants who assist us in designing and managing our training and field implementation for safety protocols. Our risk management team creates contingency plans so we are ready to move teams quickly if the need arises. We also have an extensive network of ministry partners and ministry connections worldwide who provide us with “eyes on the ground” as we assess situations. That said, Global U is not for everyone. In particular, all students need to consider things happen we can’t predict. People get sick and accidents happen. Our risk-management team is top flight. They monitor political, health, weather and other risks in the regions that we minister. This information includes the U.S. State Department travel warnings. You will be covered by a strong travel insurance policy. The insurance company works closely with us to ensure you will receive the care you need. For more information about the insurance policy.

Yes, if that is a priority, we have a program that allows you to earn college credits. Read more about that here. While GU is more interested in training you in the kinds of skills that will make you employable and connect you to a job, we understand that getting college credit may be a priority for you. We partner with Truett McConnell College to help you earn credits for the educational work you do in GU. There are two ways to get enough credits to stay current with your class at a college you may want to go to when you’ve finished Global U.

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Class Time – at least two hours a day. Ministry / Outreach – 2-3 times a week. Passion Project Work – daily Personal Quiet Time – daily Spiritual Development – 2-3 times a week.

Passion Projects are a way for students to put what they learn in the classroom into practice in the real-world and to tackle real-world problems. These are the ideas and dreams of the students, you can come with one in your pocket or spend time explore during the Ideation stage. Each student joins a Passion Project with 2-3 other students. They will then pursue the backing of one of our partners who help launch the project by the end of the 9 months at Global U!

Adventure Weekends happen about once a month and are an opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the history, culture, and wisdom of the world around them! This could mean traveling to a different city or country to discover more about life and people.

Each student will continually meet with staff and leaders to develop a Personal Development Plan (PDP) for each area: Body (nutrition, sleep, exercise), Soul (emotion, mind, will), Spirit (intuition, communion, conscience), Career/Calling (passions, competencies, fit). We take the first month of the program to do self-assessment and research. Then build their year Personal Plan. Students meet with the team monthly for an hour review of progress and to receive coaching. Coaching applies the There/Here Path – looks at where you want to be, where you are and then helps you build a path and adapt it over time.