Program Site
The program is located at the Centro Internacional de Idiomas, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG). Guadalajara, the capital of the state of Jalisco, is Mexico's second largest city, with a population of 5 million people. Founded in 1542, Guadalajara has a colorful history and can count el jarabe tapatío (the Mexican hat dance), sombreros, mariachis, and tequila among its more famous creations. The city has numerous museums and cathedrals of interest, and is modern with low pollution levels.

Academic Program Highlights
UAG provides students with the opportunity to increase their Spanish language skills in a culturally rich environment. The academic program offers university level Spanish courses and the opportunity to take direct enrollment courses at UAG in a variety of disciplines in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Eight courses in English, on a variety of topics, are offered in conjunction with the Spanish language program during the summer.

Program Duration
August 10 - December 17 (Fall, full semester)
January 5 - June 11 (Spring, full semester)
August 10 - September 8 (Fall, 4 week session)
September 8 - Ocrober 8 (Fall, 4 week session)
Ocrober 6 - November 5 (Fall, 4 week session)
November 3 - December 3 (Fall, 4 week session)
January 5 - February 5 (Spring, 4 week session)
February 3 - March 5 (Spring, 4 week session)
March 3 - April 16 (Spring, 4 week session)
April 14 - May 14 (Spring, 4 week session)
May 12 - June 11 (Spring, 4 week session)
June 9 - July 9 (Spring, 4 week session)

Application Deadlines*
Fall: June 15
Spring: November 1
4 week sessions: 65 days prior to departure.

*Note: Contact Rio Salado College for exact dates.

Transcripts
For all courses taken at the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara where there are equivalent courses in the MCCCD, the official record for those credits will be posted on the MCCCD, Rio Salado College, transcript.

Eligibility:
2.5 GPA, 1 quarter of language traning is recommended, transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation.

Student Life
Students are encouraged to take advantage of the Spanish speaking environment through extracurricular activities and personal contact with Mexican people. Students live with Mexican families during the program, and participate in an excursion to a location of historical or cultural significance during each 4-week course.

Costs
The cost of a semester may vary as changes occur in the economies and currencies of the U.S. and Mexico. The factors listed below are used to calculate program costs.

  • Tuition at Rio Salado College (assessed according to the student's residency status).
  • Program costs in Mexico, including instruction, housing, application and orientation fees, insurance, books and field trips.
  • Transportation to Mexico.
Financial Aid
Any financial aid for which students are eligible during the course of their study at Rio Salado College, including Pell Grants, can be used toward the cost of the program in Mexico.

For More Information
Office of International Education
Rio Salado College
2323 W. 14th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 517-8416
(480) 517-8849 Fax
Contact: Erma Abeyta, Director of International Programs
OIE@riomail.maricopa.edu