Admission & Preparation

Deadlines

The application deadlines are:

January 10 for the spring semester
March 15 for summer
April 15 for the fall semester

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Early application is highly recommended, as program space is limited.

Eligibility Requirements

The program is open to students from all fields of study. To be eligible, students must meet the following minimum requirements before departure:

• have an overall GPA of 2.50 or above
• have at least 45 credits (freshman year complete)
• have taken and passed SPAN 101 or the equivalent (or demonstrated the equivalent by UO examination)

Students must also make satisfactory academic progress throughout the application process and their study abroad program, and otherwise comply with policies and procedures of the host university, the UO and Study Abroad Programs.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, please contact Jamie Hoag Barnett before applying.

(Note: This program is not open to graduate students.)

Application Process

Early application is advised. Selection for the program is based on a review of the student's written application, transcripts, recommendations and a personal interview.

IMPORTANT: Applications for AHA programs involve two parts, which must be submitted to two different locations. Applications are available in Study Abroad Programs, Room 330 Oregon Hall or online at:

• UO paperwork, must be submitted to Room 330 Oregon Hall.
• AHA online application.

NOTE: Both parts of the application are due by the application deadline.

AHA requires, at the time of application, both a non-refundable application fee of $50 and a refundable deposit of $200 for each term/session you want to study at an AHA site (each summer session requires a separate deposit). The application fee is not refundable under any circumstances. The deposit is refundable or transferable, subject to certain guidelines and limitations. Please consult the AHA refund policy at http://ahastudyabroad.org/.

Selection and Participation

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

• well-written program application.
• personal interview.
• 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, and such other characteristics as Study Abroad Programs may deem relevant or appropriate. Participation in any program is subject to the approval of International Affairs and its partner institutions, which may grant or withhold such approval in their sole discretion.

Secondary Paperwork

All students admitted to this program are required to complete and submit to Study Abroad Programs secondary paperwork. The paperwork will be given to students at the end of their interview or can be downloaded at:

Secondary Paperwork

Visa Information

Students need a valid passport to travel to Argentina. U.S. passport holders do not require a student visa to travel to Argentina if their stay is 90 days or less. The Rosario summer programs are 35 days per session; the fall and spring semester are each 89 days. Students who participate in only one program or only the summer sessions and who do not extend their stay with personal travel beyond 90 days, will not need a student visa.

Students who plan to combine two programs or extend their stay in Argentina beyond 90 days, should discuss visa requirements with AHA International and the study abroad coordinator.

Please note: Participants who are not US passport holders will need to check with the Argentine Consulate to find out the requirements for obtaining a student visa.

Please note that visa regulations and policies change frequently.

All students should apply for or renew (if necessary) their U.S. (or other) passports as soon as possible.

Orientations

All study abroad participants must fulfill the required study abroad orientation process. Students are required to complete a general Blackboard orientation and attend the program-specific orientation.

The orientations will cover administrative logistics, travel, health, safety, conduct, housing and cultural adjustment and whenever possible involve discussions with past participants. More information regarding the orientation process will be emailed to students.

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