Programs : Brochure

Program Overview

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Safety Management at SRU has 436 students and as safety professionals, our graduates often find themselves traveling internationally in their careers in different industries. This program will provide participants with the opportunity to tour exciting French manufacturing facilities and to learn about regulatory equivalents abroad as well as learn to identify how different cultures approach risk management measures.  

Student participants must be enrolled in one of the following spring 2026 courses to participate in the program:
SFMG 218
SFMG 228
SFMG 319
SFMG 378
SFMG 380
SFMG 388
SFMG 408
SFMG 418

****While financial aid could be used to cover your costs, it may reduce your refund or you may need to borrow to cover these additional costs.  Financial Aid eligibility cannot be guaranteed. ****
 
Applicants are responsible for meeting with Financial Aid Office to discuss financial aid options.  They can be reached at 724-738-2044 or financial.aid@sru.edu.  You can also book a phone appointment or zoom meeting 
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/SRUFinancialAidCounseling@sru.edu/bookings/

The program will be capped at 20 students and applications will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis and will be evaluated based on set criteria.

Further information about this program is available from the individual program leaders noted below as well as Study Abroad located in the Smith Student Center-Room 247. Students are required to contact the program leaders to discuss their eligibility for this program.

Faculty Leader Information

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Dr. Cindy Medford
Safety Management
122 Strain Safety Building
cindy.medford@sru.edu 

Dr. David Renz
Safety Management
124 Strain Safety Building
david.renz@sru.edu

Program Timeline

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Costs

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A non-refundable application fee of $100.00 will be paid at the time of application. The application fee is a $100.00 non-refundable administrative fee used to cover currency fluctuations and wire transfer fees. 

Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses during the spring 2026 semester to be eligible to participate in the program.
SFMG 218
SFMG 228
SFMG 319
SFMG 378
SFMG 380
SFMG 388
SFMG 408
SFMG 418

Since this program is associated with enrollment in a spring 2026 course, participants may explore their financial aid options. While financial aid could be used to cover your costs, it may reduce your refund or you may need to borrow to cover these additional costs.  Financial Aid eligibility cannot be guaranteed.
 
Applicants are responsible for meeting with Financial Aid Office to discuss financial aid options.  They can be reached at 724-738-2044 or financial.aid@sru.edu.  You can also book a phone appointment or zoom meeting at: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/SRUFinancialAidCounseling@sru.edu/bookings/

Estimated Costs: $2,400.00 (estimated cost-final cost will be confirmed in December and at the time of billing)
Cost includes:
International airfare
Most program activities/site visits and excursions
Shared accommodations in a hotel and in a homestay (where applicable)
Most breakfasts except on air travel days
In-country transportation to all program sponsored activities

Not included in the program cost above:
Basic international travel insurance-estimated at $16 per week of travel
Any baggage fees charged by the airlines-estimated at $50-$75.00 per checked in bag
Personal spending money-we recommend an estimated $700.00 in personal spending money to cover meals beyond breakfasts and incidentals including personal shopping. This estimate is determined by previous student reports of personal spending and may vary by participant.
Entry visa for the EU (where applicable)-estimated between $15-$45
Vaccine/Health related expenses 

Health and Safety

For general safety and security information for students abroad visit U.S. Students Abroad.
For information regarding health related travel guidance visit the CDC. **Vaccines are the financial responsibility of the program participants and not covered in the above costs.**
To learn more about international travel in this country, click here.