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As a student at the University of Salamanca, you will benefit from outstanding educational facilities and live with a host family in a city of rich beauty and heritage.  Salamanca is the 'City of the Golden Stones' as it is admired for its historical architecture and gold-colored buildings.  

City, Country 

Salamanca, Spain

Session 

Semester and/or Academic Year

Dates

Mid August - Late December

Mid January - Late May

Requirements

2.5 GPA; applicants must have completed at least 3 semesters of college prior to enrolling in program; beginner and advanced Spanish students welcome to apply; courses are available in both Spanish and English.

Application Deadline

Fall Admission:  May 1

Spring Admission:  October 1

A non-refundable $20 application fee must be included with the application. Cash or a check, made payable to SUNY Cortland, are both acceptable forms of payment.

Travel Information

New! Fall 2009 Travel Dates:

Arrival Date:  August 31, 2009

Departure Date:  December 19, 2009

New! Spring 2010 Travel Dates:

Arrival Date: January 23, 2010

Departure Date: May 15, 2010

Students who arrive at the Madrid Airport on August 31, 2009 no later than 11.30 AM will be able to meet the on-site program director and will then take a private group motor coach bus to Salamanca with the program director as a chaperone. Students arriving independently will find their own way to Salamanca and go directly to the home of their host family. 

Program Costs

Spring 2010 Budget

Program Course Information

Fall 2009 Academic Schedule:

September 2-23, 2009: Intro. Spanish course 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. daily. 3 credits 

September 24-27, 2009: Fall break (no classes)

September 28-December 17, 2009: Programa Modular- 5 classes worth 3 credits each for a total of 15 credits

TOTAL CREDITS earned for Fall 2009 semester: 18

Excursions: Madrid-Toledo- two day trips put together on one weekend trip; Segovia - day trip.

Course Selection Guide (PDF)

Accommodations

All participants must live with a host family.

Home stays are arranged by SUNY Cortland's Resident Director who lives in Salamanca year-round. The program fee is based on two people sharing a bedroom, but single bedrooms are available for an addition fee. Three meals per day and limited laundry service are included in the home stay costs.

Meet your Resident Director! (PDF)

Host Website

University of Salamanca Cursos Internacionales

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