Program Overview

Program Details

The UN New York: 69th Commission on the Status of Women program offers students the opportunity to explore and experience key speakers and panel events of the 69th Commission on the Status of Women. Students will learn about the CSW's system and its multilateral approaches to problem-solving, gain knowledge about international challenges, and develop confidence in interacting with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

Requirements

• Be 18 years or older

Destination

• New York, New York

Program Dates

The program will take place from March 10th to March 14th, 2025.

Cost

• Cost: $1,850 (Airfare is NOT included)
• Deposit: $200
• Deposit is due 72 hours after registration. If not paid in that timeframe, you may be dropped from your trip.
• Payments can be made online.
• Includes: insurance, tuition, hotel, UN passes & conference attendance, and some meals.
• Not included: flight, other excursions, some meals, incidentals, excess baggage costs, any unscheduled travel

Itinerary

• February 27th: pre-trip meeting
• March 10th: check into hotel
• March 11th: receive UN pass/badge. Attend sessions and events.
• March 12th: attend sessions and events, evening panel sessions
• March 13th: attend sessions and events. Reflections Dinner with group.
• March 14th: Attend sessions and end of program

Academic Courses

Students may enroll in either or both of the following courses for a total of three (3) credit hours:

• POLS 4920 (1 - 3 credits)
• WGS 4920 (1 - 3 credits)

Program Directors

• Dr. Stephanie Speicher

Trip Cancellations

If Weber State cancels a trip for any reason, all participants will be refunded 100% of funds paid to the school. If a participant withdraws from the program for any reason, they are subject to the refund policy found on the first page of the application. Deposits are always non-refundable, unless the program is canceled by Weber State. No refunds will be issued 30 days prior to program start date. Refunds will NOT be given to students due to COVID-19 concerns. Before programs were canceled in 2020, every student was given the option to withdraw from programs without penalty due to COVID-19. This year students are applying, cognizant of the pandemic. Weber State will not intentionally place students into high-risk situations. We will work together with Program Leaders and Departments on canceling should the destination demonstrate increased risks, be they from COVID or any other concern. As such, students must abide by the standard refund policy.