Deadlines
The application deadlines for students are:
February 15 for Fall term, Fall semester or the academic year
October 15 for Spring semester
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 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 Hilary Lord 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 and a personal interview. Applications are submitted to Study Abroad Programs.
Applications are available in Study Abroad Programs, Room 330 Oregon Hall or online via the link below:
OUS application
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. 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.
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.
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 students are required to participate in an OUS pre-departure orientation. Orientation dates will be provided during the personal interview.
In addition, all UO study abroad participants are required to complete a general Blackboard orientation. More information regarding the orientation process will be emailed to students.
The orientations will cover administrative logistics, travel, health, safety, conduct, housing and cultural adjustment.
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