IES Abroad Onwards Alumni Program
Terms & Conditions
Fall 2026
Onwards is a transformative initiative designed by Institute for the International Education of Students (“IES Abroad”) to enable IES Abroad alumni to continue with their global learning. Onwards offers a vibrant platform that will allow IES Abroad alumni to relive their days abroad as a student with a non-academic credit experience. The program in Siena will be held from September 28, 2026, through October 7, 2026. The program in Dublin will be held from September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026. The programs are available to IES Abroad alumni and their guests (collectively “Participants”).
By submitting a registration form, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions.
PROGRAM TERMS:
Registration will be confirmed on a first come first serve basis. To secure your spot, we strongly recommend registering early. A $500.00 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. The final day to register is May 1, 2026, provided there are still spots available. Registration will close sooner if we reach the capacity of 25 Participants for each program.
If registration is closed, you will be able to add your name to our waitlist. If you cannot add your name to a waitlist via the registration page, please email onwards@iesabroad.org, and a team member will be happy to assist you.
IES Abroad reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the program at any time.
COST INCLUDES: Accommodations; local transportation via private ground transportation to/from airports; busing, meals, visits, and sightseeing as indicated on the itinerary; English-speaking tour director; gratuities for local guides, drivers, and service at included restaurants; and enrollment in CISI onsite medical insurance, which is limited to the duration of the program.
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: International airfare; costs of passports and visas (if needed); meals other than those specified; beverages; optional tipping or gratuities; travel insurance; and other expenses of a personal nature (liquor, laundry, etc.).
MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL: Travelers are required to board transportation without assistance as well as stand and walk over uneven terrain for extended periods of time. Some tours may include optional higher-intensity activities and travel at higher altitudes with steep ascents and descents. Outings last four to six hours most days. Suitable for: Travelers who are able to comfortably walk four to six miles, or 6,900–9,200 steps, each day.
Travelers requiring any type of special assistance must notify IES Abroad of their requirements at the time of registration. IES Abroad will make attempts to source requested disability accommodations but cannot guarantee accommodation in foreign countries and remote locales. Travelers who require individualized personal assistance must be accompanied by a qualified companion who is also a paid traveler.
PRICE PER PERSON: Program prices listed on the website are subject to change until you register and that registration is confirmed. After that, your package price will not change. All advertised prices and costs are in U.S. currency.
FINAL PAYMENT: Program fees are to be paid in full by May 15, 2026. Changes to your registration may require an increased payment. If we notify you after your final payment due date that a check has been returned, we must receive a replacement payment within 48 hours, or your reservation may be subject to cancellation.
FORCE MAJEURE: If a Force Majeure event occurs or is reasonably anticipated to occur that would prevent safe or lawful operation of the tour, IES Abroad may, at its sole discretion: (a) cancel the tour in whole or in part; (b) modify the itinerary, accommodations, transportation, or other tour components as reasonably necessary; or (c) postpone the tour departure to a later date. IES Abroad shall notify the Participant of any such cancellation, modification, or postponement as soon as reasonably practicable under the circumstances.
In the event of a cancellation by IES Abroad due to a Force Majeure event, IES Abroad shall offer the Participant, at IES Abroad’s discretion, rebooking on a rescheduled departure of the same tour at no additional charge, subject to availability; or a refund of payments made, less any non-recoverable costs incurred via deposits paid to third-party suppliers that are not refunded to IES Abroad.
PARTICIPANT CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to IES Abroad to be valid. Cancellations made for any reason will forfeit a $500 cancellation fee from the moment of registration payment until 121 days prior to the program start date. Cancellations made less than 120 days or less before program start date will forfeit 50% of the total IES Abroad trip fee. No refund is available for the following scenarios: (1) Cancellations made within 30 days of program start; (2) No-show; or (3) Early departure from a program already in progress. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, all refunds—whether partial or otherwise—are ultimately at IES Abroad’s sole discretion.
PRIVACY: Information collected from participants will be handled in accordance with IES Abroad’s privacy policy, available at https://www.iesabroad.org/privacy-policy.
THIRD PARTY OPERATORS: IES Abroad contracts with third parties, including, but not limited to, airlines, coach, rail, operators, and hotels. IES Abroad does not own, operate, manage, or control these independent suppliers of services and is not liable for their acts or omissions. IES Abroad will use its best faith efforts to ensure smooth operations of third-party providers, but cannot make legal representations, warranties, or guarantees as to their services.
VISAS AND TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: All Participants must travel with a valid passport. Please check that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended travel time. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the necessary travel documentation, including but not limited to passports and visas, to meet the requirements of immigration and other government authorities at your destination. Any fines, penalties, payments, or expenditures incurred for such documentation will be your sole responsibility.
COUNTRY CONDITIONS: Conditions can change rapidly in a country at any time. It is your responsibility to check the USA Government Travel advisories for your intended destination at travel.state.gov/content/travel.
GOVERNING LAW: Both parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Illinois with respect to any legal proceedings relating to these Terms.