FlagSHIP FAQs

Our Most Asked Questions About FlagSHIP

  • A highlight of the experiential learning and high impact practices that define your Flagler College education! 
  • FlagSHIP courses are brief (2-3 weeks) classes that run before or after Spring Semester in your second year.  
  • Course formats may include international and domestic study-away trips, local community engagement, research alongside professors, and interactive seminar-style courses on-campus. 
  • These immersive learning opportunities will expose students to diverse people and points of view, improve intercultural competence, and illuminate the complex systems (social, cultural, environmental, economic, political, and physical) that shape an increasingly interdependent world.  

  • Yes! All FlagSHIP courses are 3 credit hours and satisfy the Core FlagSHIP Requirement.
  • All FlagSHIP courses are taken pass/fail rather than letter-graded.  This is because the point of a FlagSHIP is the immersive learning experience itself. 

  • Students choose and register for their FlagSHIP as first-year students during April of their first spring semester enrolled at Flagler.   
  • Students take their FlagSHIP a year later, either in January or May.
First Year - Fall, learn more about FlagSHIP in  your first year seminar class. Spring - Attend the FlagSHIP fair. Register for your FlagSHIP!

Second year. Fall - Get excited Attend the FlagSHIP celebration! Spring - Go on your FlagSHIP!

  • Example: A student enrolls at Flagler College in the Fall of 2025.  This student chooses their FlagSHIP and registers in April of 2026.  The student takes their FlagSHIP in January or May of 2027. 
  • Example: A student enrolls at Flagler College in the Spring of 2026.  This student chooses their FlagSHIP and registers in April of 2026. The student takes their FlagSHIP in January or May of 2026. 
  • Example: A student enrolls at Flagler College in the Fall of 2026.  This student chooses their FlagSHIP and registers in April of 2027.  The student takes their FlagSHIP in January or May of 2028. 

  • Students may view FlagSHIP course options in March 2025.
  • Students should attend the FlagSHIP Fair on March 31 from 1-4 p.m. on the first floor of Proctor Library.  There, students will have the chance to meet faculty who are leading FlagSHIPs, see posters, and learn about the different options!  Also, candy! 

  • Registration for FlagSHIP is separate from regular registration and may be more involved, especially for courses that involve travel.  Be sure to contact your advisor or Flagship@Flagler.edu if you have any questions.
  • Registration for FlagSHIP courses in the 2025-2026 school year will begin on April 21, 2025, and close on April 23, 2025. Students who miss the registration window must email FlagSHIP@flagler.edu with their preferred choices. Note that late registration may come with limited options, as seats fill up quickly.

FlagSHIP Registration Window: April 21 to April 23.

  • Open to all FlagSHIP-eligible students 
  • On-Campus courses: Register for your class, and you are done. 
  • Study Abroad/Away Only: After registering, complete the study abroad application by April 25.  Students will receive notification of approval and will be provided information on how to submit the non-refundable $800 travel deposit. 
  • Study Abroad/Away Only: non-refundable $800 Study Abroad Travel Deposit due by May 1 at 5 p.m.   
  • Students who do not complete the application and deposit by the above dates are dropped from study abroad courses. 

After the Registration Window Closes

  • All requests for additions or changes to FlagSHIP registration must be emailed to FlagSHIP@flagler.edu.
  • No student will be added to travel courses after Sept. 3.

For 2024 – 2025

  • JanTerm courses will run from January 6, 2025, to January 17, 2025.
    • Residence halls open for JanTerm students on January 4, 2025.
  • Maymester courses will run from May 13, 2025, to May 30, 2025.

For 2025 – 2026

  • JanTerm courses will run from January 5, 2026, to January 16, 2026.
    • Residence halls open for JanTerm students on January 4, 2026.
  • Maymester courses will run from May 12, 2026, to May 29, 2026.
    • Residence halls open for MayMester students on May 9, 2026. 

  • Tuition  
    • Tuition for FlagSHIP is included in regular tuition and is no additional cost. 
  • Room costs for on-campus courses 
    • JanTerm: For students living on campus during the regular school year, rooms are no additional cost.   
    • MayMester: Dorm rooms are available for a fee of $175 per week with a minimum of two weeks.
  • Meal costs for on-campus courses
    • JanTerm: Meals are provided in the dining hall at no additional cost.
    • Maymester: The dining hall is closed. The Bistro is open. Students provide their own meals.
  • Travel Costs for travel courses 
    • Study Abroad (outside the U.S.) and Study Away (within the U.S.) courses have additional travel costs for airfare, lodging, etc. These costs are listed for each class on the course webpage for the Flagler Center for Global Education. 
  • Supplementary Fees 
    • On-campus courses may have additional materials, local travel, or technology fees. 
    • All courses may provide opportunities to purchase local souvenirs, food items, extra excursions, etc. So we suggest bringing some extra money for fun! 
    • Here is a currency conversion calculator for study abroad courses! 

  • Student-athletes should confer with their coaches about whether taking FlagSHIP in Janterm or Maymester makes the most sense for their schedule.
  • Athletics recommends these terms for athletes taking FlagSHIP as a rule of thumb:
    • Baseball: Janterm
    • Basketball: Maymester
    • Golf: Janterm
    • Lacross: Janterm
    • Soccer: Janterm or Maymester
    • Softball: Janterm
    • Tennis: Janterm
    • Track and Field: Janterm
    • Volleyball: Janterm or Maymester

  • Yes! Students interested in studying abroad/away can apply for travel scholarships.  
  • The scholarship application for FlagSHIP 2026 will open March 31, 2025.
  • The deadline for scholarship application is April 4, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
  • Note: If you have not submitted a FAFSA for the upcoming academic year, you will need to do this, too!
  • You should hear from Financial Aid before FLagSHIP registration on April 21, 2025.
  • For further information about financial assistance, please contact financialaid@flagler.edu.

No, you do not. FlagSHIP courses are not designated as any specific major or as honors. All FlagSHIP courses are coded as CDD, for Citizenship, Diversity, and Democracy. We encourage you to choose a course and an experience that interests you, regardless of your major. 

  • Yes, you can change your choice of FlagSHIP up to the Fall Semester add/drop deadline on Sept. 2, 2025.  
  • Email FlagSHIP@flagler.edu for more information. 

  • All students are required to depart as a group from the airport determined by the faculty leader – generally this will be either MCO or JAX. 
  • At the end of the course, students will depart as a group from the airport chosen by the faculty member. 
  • Different trips may have different options for students who wish to make unique travel arrangments. Please check the individual trip webpage and consult with the Center for Global Education.

We understand that life happens and that students may need to back out of a travel course due to time or cost considerations.  We’ve worked to create a cancellation schedule that is fair to the student.  

Please note that the $800 deposit is not refundable.

Cancellation Policy

For Maymester 2025 FlagSHIPs

  • From Feb. 1 to Feb. 28, students who drop a Maymester 2025 travel course will be billed for 50% of the cost of the trip, to which the $800 deposit will be applied. 
  • Students who drop a Maymester 2025 travel course on Mar. 1 or later will be billed the total cost of the trip.
  • The cancellation policy applies automatically if a student withdraws from the College. 

For all 2026 FlagSHIPs

  • From Sept. 2 to Oct. 1, an additional $300 cancellation fee will be billed to any student who drops a JanTerm travel course.  
  • From Oct. 1-31, students who drop a FlagSHIP travel course will be billed for 50% of the cost of the trip, to which the $800 deposit will be applied. 
  • Students who drop a course on Nov. 1 or later will be billed the total cost of the trip.

JanTerm Travel Courses

  • An $800 non-refundable deposit is due shortly after initial registration in the Spring or Summer of the year before travel. Students pay this initial deposit on the Center for Global Education website. 
  • Initial Registration for FlagSHIP occurs in the Spring or Summer of the year before the course.
    • For travel courses, students apply for college travel via the Center for Global Education shortly after registration. Students who sign up for travel courses are sent emails with instructions on how to do this.
    • Once the travel application is approved, students will receive instructions on completing the next step to commit to the program and pay the deposit. All payments will be made through CashNET. Proof of payment (receipt) is required as part of the Center for Global Education application process. Students must complete all application stages to stay enrolled in the program. 
  • The balance for Janterm trip costs is due Dec 1. You can pay the balance on the Student Accounts portal on MyFlagler.
  • Late cancellation fees are listed in the FAQ section labeled “How late can I cancel my travel plans?”

Maymester Travel Courses

  • The $800 non-refundable deposit is due shortly after initial registration in the Spring or Summer of the year before travel. Students pay this as part of their Study Abroad applications. Payments are made through CashNET.
    • Initial Registration for FlagSHIP occurs in the Spring or Summer of the year before the course.
    • For travel courses, students apply for college travel via the Center for Global Education shortly after registration. Students who sign up for travel courses are sent emails with instructions on how to do this.
    • Once the travel application is approved, the student pays the initial $800 deposit.  
  • Late cancellation fees are listed in the FAQ section labeled “How late can I cancel my travel plans?”

  • Students who enter Flagler College with 60+ credits or an AA are exempt from the FlagSHIP requirement.  
  • Any student living on campus during the spring semester and traveling for Maymester may request a no-cost extension of their housing until the start of Maymester. 
  • During FlagSHIP registration, study abroad applications and deposits are submitted through the study abroad website
  • FlagSHIP add/drop ends on Sept 3.   After Sept. 3 all change requests must be emailed to FlagSHIP@flager.edu
  • Students who withdraw from Flagler College can no longer participate in a FlagSHIP course.  Travel fees may still be due. 
  • Only actively enrolled Flagler students are eligible to participate in FlagSHIP courses and travel.  
  • JanTerm dining is available in the Dining Hall. MayMester Dining is available in the Bistro. Further information about dining options will be made available. 

  • Guests are not permitted on FlagSHIP experiences without prior authorization from the Center for Global Education. 

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