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Application Deadlines:

The application deadlines for students are as follows:

• February 15 for Fall or academic year
• October 15 for Spring semester (winter/spring)

Eligibility Requirements:

This program is open to undergraduate students in any major interested in Latin America. To be eligible, students must meet the following minimum requirements before departure:

• Sophomore standing
• An overall GPA of 2.75 or above
• A minimum of two years of college-level Spanish (or the equivalent)

Students must continue to make satisfactory academic progress throughout the application process and during their study abroad program, and otherwise comply with policies and procedures of the host university, the OUS Office of International Programs, and their home university International Programs Office.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, please consult with your home campus contact person before applying.

Application Process:

Early application is advised. Selection for the program is based on a review of the student's written application, transcripts, recommendations, personal interview, and language evaluation. Applications are available in the International Programs Office on your home campus and online by clicking here

Completed applications should be submitted to your home campus international programs office. A $50 application fee is due at the time the application is submitted and is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Selection and Participation

Participants must meet the eligibility requirements for their chosen program, and be prepared linguistically, academically, and socially to succeed abroad. Overseas study participants must satisfactorily complete the following:

• Well-written program application
• Personal interview
• Language evaluation
• Timely submission of required paperwork
• Attendance at pre-departure orientation sessions
• Payment of program fees

Program participants must also demonstrate the ability to be successful overseas through evidence of maturity, motivation, and flexibility. Participation in any program is subject to the approval of the OUS International Programs Office and its partner institutions, which may grant or withhold such approval in their sole discretion.

Acceptance to all study abroad programs involves a significant amount of paperwork for legal, financial academic and safety reasons. Your Campus Contact and our office are ready to help explain and guide you through the paperwork process; however, it is your responsibility to complete the paperwork in a timely and professional manner.

Visa Information

All students going to Ecuador must apply for their student visa in person at the Consulate General of Ecuador in San Francisco, California. Information about required documents will be provided to each student during the application cycle. If you do not already have a passport that will be valid for at least six months beyond the projected ending date of your program, you should apply for, or renew, your passport once your initial application is approved.

Orientations

All students are required to attend the OUS pre-departure orientation that will cover academic, logistical, and financial matters. For detailed information, including dates and locations, please clickhere