SLU 401 Greece

SLU encourages families and parents to travel together on our international trips. These trips are life transforming and are a wonderful way to build memories together, as well as for you and your children to grow together in faith and in setting goals for the future. We do not accept students under the age of 18 who have not attended SLU 101, 201, 301. Parents who enroll in 401 must agree to abide by the same rules and schedule as all other 401 participants. Parents, families or friends may not come to “part” of the SLU 401 experience, but they can enroll as full participants.

Yes, you may book your own flight, but it is your responsibility to meet up with the group in Thessaloniki on June 5, 2025. If you have flight delays or are unable to meet the group at the scheduled time, travel arrangements and costs associated with meeting up with the group will be your responsibility. You will be sent a contact number one month before the trip in case you need to reach someone on June 5, 2025.  The SLU group will then depart Athens the morning of June 14, 2025.

Currently, registration is hold for SLU 401 Israel and Jordan until we feel the situation in the Middle East is viable for visitors again.  If this becomes an option for summer 2025, currently the plan will be to hold SLU 401 Israel and Jordan on the same or similar dates as SLU 401 Greece.

At that time that it is able to open, current SLU 401 Greece attendees will be given a one-time option to transfer to SLU Israel and Jordan.   Any changes to travel not made through SLU will be at the expense of attendees.

Rooms are double occupancy, but you may also select to have a room by yourself (if available) for an additional charge of $1495. You may request a roommate by completing the Rooming List under the Important Information section of your online account.

SLU does not send your child on these trips; we take your child. We would never risk your child’s safety or our own. We actively watch for updates from the government on security issues or concerns. Should there be a major security issue, the government will alert the public and the airlines will respond accordingly. All travelers should consider registering at https://step.state.gov/step/ through the US Department of State as it allows them to better assist you should an emergency arise either at home or abroad.

Before Attending SLU 401: All attendees under the age of 18 must have completed the SLU 101, SLU 201, and SLU 301 programs before attending SLU 401. We also recommend spreading the experiences out and not completing them in the same summers when possible. Chaperones must be 18 or older to attend.

Age Requirements: There is not an age limit on SLU 401 attendees.  The only requirement is that a student who is under 18 must attend with an adult chaperone. Many students attend while they are in college or have graduated, and other students attend with an adult family member.

Families are Welcome! We encourage adult family members to take the opportunity to attend SLU 401 with their students. Siblings may attend if they are over 18, as we do not accept students under the age of 18 who have not attended SLU 101, SLU 201, and SLU 301.  Please know that we will do a lot of walking and this trip is physically demanding. Please be prepared to participate in 100% of the experience as an adult chaperone.

• Click here to view the complete conference checklist and see below for a summary of what is due and when.
• Complete registration by submitting your $500 deposit per person.
• Submit a picture of your passport within two weeks of your registration here.
• Second payment of $2100 due December 2, 2024.
• Final payment of remaining balance due on February 28, 2025.
• 93 days prior to departure
  • Final payment and Rooming List
  • Dietary Restrictions
  • Domestic Flight Information
  • If you booked your international flight separately, this information is due.

Regardless of reason, cancellations and transfers cost Student Leadership University. To offset these costs, the following fees will apply.

Cancellations:

• 120 days or more before departure: Deposit will be lost (Deposit may be transferred to new registration for current year and same program but cannot transfer to anyone currently registered)
• 91-119 days before departure: 30% of the total cost of the program will be forfeited
• 61-90 days before departure: 50% of the total cost of the program will be forfeited
• 0-60 days before departure: 100% of the total cost of the program will be forfeited

Transfers or Changes to Accounts:

• 120 days before departure: no transfer fee
• 61-119 days before departure: $50 plus the cost of the airline ticket change (if airline allows change)
• 14-60 before departure: $100 plus cost of the airline ticket change (if airline allows change)
• 13 days and under before departure: transfer may not be possible due to VISAs and airline ticket regulations. If a transfer is possible, all costs incurred by SLU will be transferred to the attendee.

All monies are due 90 days before departure. Any registration not paid in full by this day will incur a $25 late fee.

To cancel or transfer a registration, please email [email protected].

A $500 deposit is due at the time of registration, and a second payment of $2100 is due by December 1, 2024. The remaining balance of this trip is due March 1, 2025.  Any registration not paid in full by this day will incur a $25 late fee. You have the following options for your registration payments:

• Paper Checks: You can mail these to our office (SLU, 1560 North Orange Avenue, Suite 200, Winter Park, Florida 32789). Checks must be received within ten days of registration.
• Credit Cards:  You can use AMEX, VISA, MC, or Discover. A 2.24% transaction fee will be added to any credit card payments.