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Loyola Chicago students participating in a variety of ISI trips.

Student Info & Application

2026-2027 Program Details

Info Sessions

Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 12-1 PM​ in Cuneo 170

Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 12-1 PM​ in Cuneo 160

Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 12-1 PM​ in Cuneo 160

Thursday, Sept. 24 from 12-1 PM​ in Cuneo 150

Zoom link will be made available to hybrid students.​

You must attend an info session before applying to ISI. If you need a Zoom link or cannot attend an info session and you're interested in applying to ISI, please email Chaplain Justin Hoch.

All interested applicants and ISI alumni are invited to the ISI Mixer on Tuesday, October 13, from 4-5 pm in the Cuneo Cafe (1st floor cafeteria). This is an opportunity to meet and ask questions about the trip before the application deadline. Light appetizers will be provided.

Application Process

Online applications must be submitted by October 29 at 11:59 PM (Spots are limited and not guaranteed). After submitting the application, applicants will sign up for group interviews. Students will be notified of their trip placement by the end of the fall semester. All ISI small groups will meet 4-5 times before their trip to build community, learn about their partner organization and immersion destination, and reflect on their experiences together. 

The online application found here requires the upload of the following items. The short answer questions can be found here. 

  • ISI Application PDF Form (one document that includes the following forms which must be signed):‌‌  
    • ISI Agreement and Release 
    • ISI Financial and Personal Agreement 
    • ISI Health & Safety Guidelines 
    • ISI Health Disclosure (2 pages) 
  • Photocopy or photo image of photo page of passport or REAL ID (clear, unobstructed photos taken from mobile devices are okay) 

Financial Commitment

Fundraising Goals:

  • 1-Week Trip: $1,000
  • 10-Day Trip: $1,100
  • 12-14-Day Trip: $1,250
  • 3-4-Week Trip: $1,500

Other financial considerations:​

  • Vaccinations ($0-$400, depending on the trip & your health insurance)​
  • Passport or REAL ID​
  • Snacks, souvenirs, & personal purchases in country​

Scholarships are available to those otherwise unable to participate. You can apply for a scholarship within the ISI application.​

Student fundraising contributions can be made here.