This summer, semester or academic year program offers intensive language study - up to two years of university language requirements may be met in one semester. Additional courses are taught in English or Spanish. The programs are administered by the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC), of which the University of Iowa is a member, and enroll approximately 100 students from many U.S. colleges and universities. UI students earn resident credit for this program.

Academic Program

The USAC programs offer courses at every level of Spanish language study. Intensive Spanish language programs for students at the beginning or intermediate level are designed for rapid improvement in Spanish language skills. Students at the advanced level select from a variety of language and literature courses. All courses are taught exclusively for program participants in Spanish by Spanish faculty, with the exception of one or two courses offered each semester (usually in English), by a visiting U.S. faculty member from one of the USAC consortium institutions.

UI Students earn resident credit which may be applied toward General Education requirements, the International Business Certificate, or requirements for the Spanish major or minor.

In the summer, this program offers intensive 4, 5 or 9 week sessions which offer Spanish language and conversation courses. Language classes are available to students of all levels of Spanish fluency. As the classes are intensive, one semester of coursework is completed in one month of classes. Students earn UI resident credit for this program. Some courses satisfy requirements for the Spanish major and minor, while others can be used to fulfill General Education Requirements. Students take between 3 and 6 semester hours in session I and between 3 and 5 semester hours in session II.

Program Dates

During the school year the program's calendar follows the typical U.S. academic calendar closely (late August to mid December and mid-January to late May). In the summer there are two sessions and students can attend one or the other or both. The first session is 5 weeks long and takes place between late May and late June. The second session is 4 weeks and occurs during July.

For More Information

Please come to the Study Abroad Resource Room for a USAC program catalog that contains much more detailed information than is available on our webpage.

University of Alicante

The University of Alicante is one of Spain's newest universities, offering its 30,000 students the benefits of a modern campus complete with Mediterranean style buildings. Program participants have full access to its facilities and its artistic and cultural events, such as sports, film screenings and lecture series. Students are encouraged to participate in a conversational exchange with regularly-enrolled Spanish university students.

Alicante

The city of Alicante, capital of the Costa Blanca, is situated on the Mediterranean Sea in the Southeastern corner of Spain. The city combines historic monuments such as the Moorish Castle of Santa Barbara, the 18th century Town Hall and the fortress of San Fernando, with the modernization which has occurred in the past 30 years. Alicante is a bustling community of 250,000 inhabitants.

Living Arrangements

Students have the option of living in homestays or sharing apartments with other consortium students. Apartments are fully equipped. Both options are located downtown, within walking distance of the beach and main shopping streets.

Eligibility

Minimum eligibility requirements include good academic standing and a 2.5 grade point average (4.0 scale).

Costs

Semester: The program fee for fall 2012 is $8,497 for Iowa residents and $10,045 for non-residents. This program fee includes an optional on-site airport greet, tuition, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, travel insurance, and the UI administrative fee. The program fee does not include transportation to Spain, personal expenses including housing and meals, books and supplies, passport and visa expenses and local transportation.

Summer: The program fee for the first session of summer 2012 was $4,117. The fee for the second session was $3,505. The fee for both sessions was $7,311 for Iowa residents and $8,343 for non-residents. This program fee includes an optional on-site airport greet, tuition, housing (apartment), orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, student heal insurance, and the UI administrative fee. The program fee does not include transportation, homestay (surcharge for meals and laundry), personal expenses, meals, books and supplies, and local transportation.

How to Apply

Information and application forms are available from Study Abroad, 1111 University Capitol Centre. Students should consult with their study abroad advisor before beginning an application. Completed applications are to be submitted to the UI Study Abroad office.

Application Deadlines

9/20 for Spring, 3/1 for Fall/Academic Year, 3/10 for Summer

Orientation Information

All participants attend a pre-departure orientation specific to the program as well as a general study abroad orientation.

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