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France: Art & Identity

Dates: 20 June–10 August 2026
Application Deadline: 15 February 2026
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Fulfill GE requirements in Paris, the City of Light! From the medieval Sorbonne to the court of Louis XIV, from Romantic poets and Impressionist painters to the Ballets Russes, Paris has long been an international cultural center. On this program, we will visit the museums, monuments, and theaters of Paris as we explore how art shapes identity.

No French language experience is required. This program is designed for students with a love of literature, history, and the arts who would like an in-depth experience with Paris, its museums, and monuments, but who may not have studied French.

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Christopher Flood
3134C JFSB
(801) 422-3220
cflood@byu.edu

Amy Jex
2224 RB
(801) 422-9446
amyjex@byu.edu

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Courses

Students will enroll in two (6 credit hours) of the following courses while on this program:

One of the following:
UNIV 214—Topics in the Arts, 3 credit hours (fulfills GE requirements for Arts)
UNIV 210—Topics in Global and Cultural Awareness, 3 credit hours (fulfills GE requirements for Global and Cultural Awareness)

And one of the following:
UNIV 215—Topics in Literature, 3 credit hours (fulfills GE requirements for Letters)
EUR 337R—The Humanities in a European Context, 3 credit hours

Students may not take any other courses on this program, including BYU Online courses, without approval by the program director and ISP.
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Cost

$6,900–7,500

Includes Latter-day Saint undergraduate full tuition (increased cost for graduate and non–Latter-day Saint students), housing, group transport on field trips, and international health insurance coverage.

Does not include airfare, meals, personal expenses, or passport.
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Funding Sources

Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs.

Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a Study Abroad scholarship.

Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants.

Do you have a major or minor in the College of Humanities? You may qualify for a program discount ranging from $500 to $3500 based on financial need. Check the financial box on the application and fill out the FAFSA application.

Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships).
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Preparation

Accepted students are required to participate in an international cross-cultural preparation course (IAS 201R, 1 credit hour). This course will be held in the evening during the second-block of winter semester.

Accompanying spouses need to be credit-bearing participants on the program. Spouses will also need to apply online and take the preparation course.

Students must meet all country- and program-specific COVID and health requirements for travel.

International study programs are physically, emotionally, and mentally taxing and you must be in good health to participate. These programs often take place in international locations that do not have the same level of safety and services in terms of transportation, living conditions, residential accommodations, food, public behavior, and policing that you may be used to on campus. If you have further questions or concerns on this, please see our travel policy.
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Housing

While in Paris, students will live in a dorm environment with other BYU students. While students from other universities will also be present, students will have their own private room and bathroom. Smoking is prohibited in the dorm, and students will also have access to communal kitchens, cafeteria, laundry facilities, a library, and free wireless internet.
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Travel

Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program sites. Airline reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent.

BYU Travel
280 HRCB
(801) 422-6293
travel@byu.edu
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Application Process

Students must be 18 years of age or older to participate.

Complete the online application here. A nonrefundable $35 application fee is required; applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.

Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program. The first payment is due upon acceptance; please refer to the Payment Information page.

Application Deadline: 15 February 2026
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Program Adjustments

International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost.

If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU Financial account.

ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.
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Faculty

Christopher Flood is an associate professor of French. His love of France began with a mission to Bordeaux and has continued to grow over the years with each new experience. His research focuses on the literature and culture of the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

3134C JFSB
(801) 422-3220
cflood@byu.edu

Amy Jex is an associate professor in the Department of Dance, specializing in cultural dance. This program marries her love of the humanities, history, dance, traveling, and eating crepes!

2224 RB
(801) 422-9446
amyjex@byu.edu
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Contact Us

International Study Programs
101 HRCB
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu
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ISP Student Handbook

To see the student handbook, click here.
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Payment Schedule

To see the payment schedule, click here.