Chicago summer 2025 deposit

Beat the South Carolina heat and travel to the Windy City in June 2025 to experience Chicago’s extensive music scene. Considered by many to be the birthplace of many styles of music, Chicago has extended its influence over popular music for the last 100 years. Explore and study the city’s musical culture with hands-on experiences ranging from classical to blues, and post-punk to jazz.

Tentative dates: June 23-July 2, 2025

DEPOSIT AND WITHDRAWL INFORMATION
Total program fee: $1,800 (including $500 non-refundable deposit)

Program fee includes:
  • Ground transportation throughout the duration of the trip
  • Hotel accommodations (2 students per room)
  • Breakfast daily 
  • Other meals as outlined in the itinerary
  • Cultural activities and excursions as outlined in the itinerary

Program fee does not include:
  • Room and board costs outside of the official program dates (including to cover an expected or unexpected quarantine period)
  • Roundtrip airfare and any applicable baggage, passport, or visa fees
  • Meals not included in the itinerary and spending money
  • USC tuition and fees for 3 credit hours

Payment schedule:
  • Payment 1: $650.00 (due February 15, 2025)
  • Payment 2: $650.00 (due March 15, 2025)
Each payment will include a 2.5% processing fee.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY
I understand that if this program is cancelled by the University prior to departure I will be refunded the full amount of the payments I have made. However, if the University is forced to cancel a program due to safety and health concerns, acts of nature, acts of terrorism, or circumstances beyond its control, I will be refunded the full amount of recoverable costs. I also understand that if the program is delayed due to acts of nature, acts of terrorism, or circumstances beyond its control, I will be responsible for any additional costs that I may incur. If I choose to withdraw from this program for any reason, or to not register for the course(s) associated with this program, I understand that I will receive a refund of the program fee according to the refund schedule detailed below.
  • Full refund of program fees by March 31, 2025 (except non-refundable $500 deposit)
  • 50% refund of program fees: April 1-April 30, 2025 (except non-refundable $500 deposit)
  • 25% refund of program fees: May 1-May 31, 2025 (except non-refundable $500 deposit)
  • No refunds after June 1, 2025

Price:

$512.50