The University of Wisconsin-Platteville's Fiji Program, located at the University of the South Pacific (USP), is designed to provide students with a unique living and learning experience.

USP is the premier institution of higher education in the Pacific Region and an international center of excellence for teaching, research and consulting on all aspects of Pacific life. USP comprises a vibrant and culturally diverse community of staff and students from its 12 Member Countries: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu, as well as from many other countries worldwide.

Semester program cost for 2009-10

Fall 2009 Semester

• $7,900 for WI/MN residents
• $8,900 for non-residents

Spring 2010 Semester

• Exact cost to be determined. Will be similar to Fall 2009

Program Costs Include

• Tuition and Fees
• On-campus accommodations
• International Student Identity Card
• Orientation
• On-site support
• Cultural visits to places of historical and contemporary interest
• Health and medical evacuation insurance (provided by CISI)
• Financial aid is applicable

Program Dates

Spring 2009 Semester

• Depart U.S.: February 10
• Arrive in Fiji: February 12
• Orientation: February 12 - 22
• Classes begin: February 23
• Mid-semester break: April 11 - 19
• Study Week: June 6 - 14
• Final Exams: June 15 - 26
• First day to leave: June 27

Fall 2009 Semester

• Depart U.S.: July 14
• Arrive Nadi, Fiji: July 16
• Orientation: July 16-26
• Classes begin: July 27
• Mid-semester break: September 12-20
• Study Week: November 7-15
• Final Exams: November 16-27
• First day to leave: November 28

Spring 2010 Semester

• Exact dates to be determined. Will be similar to Spring 2009 semester

Application Deadlines

• April 15 for fall semester
• November 1 for spring semester

Program Eligibility