Learn what it's like to study at Universidad VERITAS from students who've recently studied there:
A perennial spring-like climate and an average temperature of 72'F make Costa Rica a very attractive destination in a tropical setting. This warm and friendly country has more than 621 miles of shoreline. Four kinds of tropical forests, beautiful beaches on both coasts, seventeen micro-climates, 855 species of birds, 221 species of animals and 12,000 species of plants, are among the natural assets of this small paradise.
San Jose, the country's capital and home to the University VERITAS, has a large number of excellent museums, restaurants, pubs and theaters. Originally founded in 1975 as a college of the "Universidad Autonoma de Centro America (UACA)" - the first private university in Costa Rica - Universidad Veritas is now an independent university, highly esteemed within the Latin American academic community.
Located in the eastern part of San Jose, then minutes away from downtown, Universidad VERITAS has a student enrollment of nearly 1,500.
| City, Country |
San Jose, Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Session |
Semester, Summer, Academic Year |
| Dates |
Spring 2014 Programs12 Week/12 Credits Program: January 4, 2014 - March 29, 2014. All Spanish courses are offered in a 4 week module and electives are offered in an intensive 5 day schedule -electives are subject to enrollment- You will complete 3 modules of Spanish and one 12 week elective for 15-16 credits. 12 Week Session Information: Spanish courses are taught in the morning and each level takes 4 weeks. Elective courses are taught in the afternoon for 12 weeks. Options include:
It is not possible to take 4 Spanish courses in 3 months. 16 Week/16 Credits Program: January 4, 2014 - May 3, 2014. Summer 2014 Programs4 Week/4 Credits Program: July 5, 2014 - August 2, 2014 One 4 week module of Spanish taught in the morning.
One 4 week module of Spanish taught in the morning, with one additional elective course taken in the afternoon. Other program options are available for summer. Contact the International Programs Office for more information. Fall 2013 Programs12 Week/12 Credits Program: September 28, 2013 - December 20, 2013. All Spanish courses are offered in a 4 week module and electives are offered in an intensive 5 day schedule -electives are subject to enrollment- You will complete 3 modules of Spanish and one 12 week elective for 15-16 credits. 12 Week Session Information: Spanish courses are taught in the morning and each level takes 4 weeks. Elective courses are taught in the afternoon for 12 weeks. Options include:
It is not possible to take 4 Spanish courses in 3 months. 16 Week/16 Credits Program: August 31, 2013 - December 20, 2013. |
| Requirements |
Semester: 2.5 GPA, Must be second semester sophomore or higher Summer: 2.5 GPA |
| Application Deadline |
Spring Admission: October 15, 2013 Summer Admission: April 1, 2014 Fall Admission: April 15, 2014 Please submit the following by the application deadline:
The Course Approval Form (due December 1st) is to be submitted by SUNY Cortland students only. Non-Cortland students must speak with their home campus study abroad office for information on the course approval process. Non-Cortland students must return completed Judicial Review and Code of Conduct forms along with the SUNY application. |
| Travel Information |
Participants Make Own Travel Arrangements. Airport pick-up is included in the program fee. |
| Program Costs |
12 Week Program: Spring 2013 **Tentative and Subject to Change** 16 Week Program: Spring 2013 **Tentative and Subject to Change** 4 Week Program: Summer 2013 Budget **Tentative and Subject to Change** 5 Week Program: Summer 2013 Budget **Tentative and Subject to Change** 12 Week Program: Fall 2013 Budget **Tentative and Subject to Change** 16 Week Program*: Fall 2013 Budget **Tentative and Subject to Change** 2014 Budgets coming soon! Accepted students will receive an updated budget as a part of their acceptance packet. Costs for the 12 Week Program are built on a schedule of three Spanish Modules and one 12 week Elective. Costs for the 16 Week Program are built on a schedule of four Spanish Modules and one 12 week Elective. Individual changes to these schedules can result in differences in the overall program fee. Please contact the International Programs Office for more information. *The 16 week program qualifies for an Exchange Award, which can result in considerable savings on the total program cost. The Exchange Award is available to SUNY Cortland students only. Please contact International Programs to obtain an application for the award and an exchange budget for this program. |
| Program Course Information |
4 Credits are awarded for Spanish Modules. 3 Credits are awarded for Elective Courses. Some electives may be awarded 4 Credits - please contact the International Programs Office for details. Students wishing to taking elective courses in Spanish must test into the Advanced language level. A placement test is given one to two months before the start of the program to determine your language level. |
| Accommodations |
Students live with local families selected for their interest in cultural exchange and experience with foreign students. Most of the families live within walking distance of the university. Students will receive single room accommodation and can choose to be the only student staying with a host family or have housemates that are also studying at Veritas. Host families provide breakfast and dinner. Students may purchase a lunch of rice, beans, salad, chicken or beef, and a beverage for about US $5 to $7 in the university cafeteria. Cheaper snacks and lunches are available at the university cafe. Please return the Housing Request Form with your application. |
| Host Website | |
| Student Mentors |
Meaghan Lauer: meaghan.lauer@cortland.edu (Spring 2012) |
