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Innovative Month Student Application Forms

The registration forms are Microsoft Word documents. If you need them in a different file format, please call or email Continuing Ed.

Please bring your completed registration forms to the Office of Continuing Education. We are located on the third floor of Reed Library, near the new PAA/Trio Program Offices. You may take the elevator or stairway; these are located just outside of the double doors that lead to the library circulation desk.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where do I take payments?

Payments are made to Fort Lewis College and are to be remitted to the Cashier's window in Berndt Hall.

When are Innovative Month Programs held?

Innovative Month programs are typically held during summer terms.

Where are Innovative Month Programs held?

Most Innovative Month program destinations are places like South America, Europe, Asia, and other international locations, however, a few programs travel within the USA to destinations such as Alaska or Las Vegas.

When do I have to pay for registration in a program?

Payment for a program is normally made in two payments, beginning with a non-refundable deposit. The deposit must be paid by the deadline specific to your program. Final payment must be made no later than the last day of the semester or one month before departure, whichever comes first. Payment due dates can be found in the individual program information below or by asking the Faculty Lead.

Can I use Financial Aid to pay Innovative Month Tuition?

Yes, Financial Aid (FA) may be applied to Innovative Month courses. First, meet with your FA Counselor to verify eligibility. Once you have verified that your FA is approved, contact Continuing Ed to let us know you will use FA. On your Innovative Month Course Registration Form, where it asks if you plan to use FA, be sure to check "yes."

How much will it cost?

Program costs vary based upon the itinerary, destination, and overhead costs affiliated with a program (e.g., foreign university tuition reimbursements, accommodations, meals, etc.). Tuition costs are standard for every program but will vary depending on how many credits you sign up for. Please see details listed with each program.

There is a $100 administrative fee for students if they cancel after tuition and fees have been paid.

Who do I contact for more information?

Your first step is to contact the Faculty Lead listed for your program. Your Faculty Lead will be your source of information for college coursework choices, including what might be the best choice for your degree program. S/he is the coordinator of every aspect of your program, except for the administrative (course registrations, payments, etc.) aspects, which are handled by the Office of Continuing Educationand the Cashier.

Why is the deposit non-refundable?

The deposit is non-refundable because payment is made for many fixed-cost expenses before the program leaves our campus. Each program is designed with group costs in mind, and cannot be held if a minimum number of students do not enroll. If a student drops out after paying the non-refundable deposit, a refund is not possible because the money has already been spent to pay for the program.

How many students are allowed in an Innovative Month Program?

Class size is generally small, ranging from 8 to 22. This is a congenially sized group, affording many of the advantages of group travel without that lost-in-a-herd, always-waiting-for-stragglers feeling.

What is an Innovative Month?

Innovative Month programs are educational/travel opportunities for students to obtain college credit for off-campus coursework.

Where can I find help to obtain a travel visa?

For American citizens, try www.PassportsPlus.com.
If you are a citizen of a different country, try www.VisaHQ.com.

There may be other service providers but the two listed here have been known to give satisfactory service.

How many college credits can I earn in an Innovative Month Program?

Six (6) credit hours are typically awarded during an Innovative Month program. In exceptional cases, if the Faculty Lead provides considerable extra-credit justification (based on CDHE guidelines for in-class and field trip study requirements), seven (7) credits may be granted.

Students can typically choose one to three classes in a program for 2 - 6 credits each. It is recommended that students sign up for the maximum credits available to utilize the full academic opportunities offered in a program.

What are my student rights / responsibilities?

See information here.

How do I prepare for my trip and what do I need to take?

Preparation guidance will all come through the Faculty Lead. Click here to view the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) guidelines and here for TSA travel tips.

Attention Seniors

If you are a senior and need the Innovative Month course credits to graduate, please notify Continuing Ed and we will work with you to expedite the registration process. (Innovative Month registrations cannot be done on WebOpus).

Resources Specific to Your Trip

Specific guidance will come from your Innovative Month Faculty Lead. Please be sure to attend all orientation and informational meetings pertaining to your trip, especially the "Healthy Traveler" presentation by FLC Health Center where staff will sign students' health acknowledgement forms (for international trips only).

Payment amounts and due dates will be posted on web pages for each program or may be obtained by contacting faculty.