Study Abroad in Mazatlán, Mexico

The Mexico Program Fee is a total of $1487. The non-refundable $500 deposit will be applied toward the $1487. The $1487 is nonrefundable for any reason other than if the trip is canceled.

For Credit: If you are taking this class for credit, the $500 deposit will be applied to your student account. The remaining balance of $987 will be applied to your student account also. If you have federal aid to cover your full student account balance, you do not need to do anything.

Please refer to the Financial Aid Calendar for federal aid disbursement dates. If you DO NOT have federal aid to cover your balance in full, you must either: Pay in full OR enroll in the Tuition Installment Plan (TIP) by the Semester Check-In deadline. Failure to do so could put your registration in jeopardy of being dropped for non-payment. Both payments and enrollment in Tuition Installment Plan (TIP) can be done in your Genysis accounts under the Bill + Payment Center Tab.

For Non-Credit: If you are taking this class for non-credit, you must pay the $500 deposit online by Sept 1, 2025. The remaining amount of $987 must be paid online by Oct 1, 2025.

Attendees are responsible for buying their own flight ticket and it is not included in the Mexico Program Fee. 

We will fly as a group out of Norfolk, VA to Mexico.  Attendees should not purchase airline tickets until you are contacted with confirmation by the trip administrator, Liz Dougherty, in September.

Attendees will stay in five-star hotel with beach access in the tourist section of Mazatlán, Mexico. The hotel and locations will be shared with attendees in an orientation meeting in Fall 2025. The hotel will be located within walking distance of restaurants in the tourist section. Attendees will share a room. Single rooms may be available upon request for an additional cost. Please contact the Mexico trip administrator, Liz Dougherty at studyabroad@regent.edu for details.

If you haven’t already ordered your passport, do it ASAP! You will not be able to travel without it. You can apply for a passport online or at a number of local agencies including the US Post Office. To find out more passport information or apply online visit the U.S. Department of State passport webpage. As a general rule, passports must be valid at least six (6) months beyond the date the traveler will exit the United States. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill^® will cover tuition and mandatory fees but is not authorized to directly cover the Ireland Program Fee and associated costs such as travel and lodging. Students using this benefit may enroll in a Military Tuition Installment Plan to cover this fee.

Students using Veteran Readiness & Employment must have prior authorization from their counselor and an updated Purchase Order sent to Regent University.

All other VA education benefits will be paid directly by the VA and these funds may be used to cover all tuition and fees assessed on your account. You should enroll in a Military Tuition Installment Plan to pay Regent on dates that align with the VA’s payment timeline.

This program can be rigorous, and some of the events may require demanding physical activities. Therefore, participants should possess the ability to:

• Walk between three to twelve miles each day on cobblestone sidewalks and dirt paths through an open field
• Stand for 30 minutes without sitting
• Climb multiple flights of stairs without assistance. Some hotels and sites likely will not have accommodations such as elevators or rooms on the ground floor.
• Hear instructions in a group setting with environmental noise present
• Read and understand written instructions and signs
• Step in and out of buses or shuttles
• Older facilities outside the United States may not offer the same types of disability accommodations that are offered in the United States.
• Hotel stays may not have access air conditioning, but many buildings do not have air conditioning.
• Double check to make sure your medications are legal in Mexico.

Regent University may be unable to provide special accommodation for people with disabilities. If someone needs accommodation or assistance, that person must bring a companion/assistant at full price. Also, those who have a health or mental health condition that may interfere with participation in program activities need to consult with their physician to determine if they are able to participate in a physically demanding study abroad program. If a student has any questions regarding special accommodations for people with disabilities contact disabilities@regent.edu. Nonstudent attendees please contact the study abroad program director at studyabroad@regent.edu for additional questions.

Note that the minimum number of study trip attendees is 10. The trip will be canceled should the number of applicants with deposits not reach the minimum by Sept 1, 2025 and a full refund of payments will be issued. The Mexico Program Fee is a total of $1487. The non-refundable $500 deposit will be applied toward the $1487. The $1487 is nonrefundable for any reason other than if the trip is canceled.

All Regent undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences taking this course for credit should plan to check with their academic advisor to make sure this course will fit into their Approved Degree Plan before submitting your deposit. Regent undergraduate students can take this course for credit and will pay their normal tuition and fees. Non-credit travelers are welcome to attend. We have had mothers, fathers, grandparents and non-Regent travelers. The average age of travelers is between 21-66 years old. Travelers under the age of 18 are not allowed to attend without a parent.

In case of an emergency and the lead faculty member is unable to continue with the class, a designated assistant will take over and complete the course and trip.

All American citizens are advised to register their time abroad for the trip with the U.S. State Department.

All details are subject to change. Please refer to this website regularly for up-to-date information as details are finalized and posted.

Should you have any questions, please contact the study abroad program director, at studyabroad@regent.edu.