Program Site
L'Ecole de Langue Francaise et de Culture Quebecoise of the Universite du Quebec a Chicoutimi (UQAC) is located in the heart of the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean area which is renowned for its spectacular fjords, varied agricultural and forest landscapes and its interior sea, Lac-St-Jean, Chicoutimi offers museums, restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries along with the varied natural attractions. Since its establishment in Chicoutimi in 1969, UQAC has served the 150,000 mostly French-speaking population of its area by offering over 80 degree and diploma programs to its 7,000 students. UQAC offers a personalized language experience through its analysis of individual student language needs, variety of communication-based French language courses, supportive atmosphere, caring, accessible instructors and lively "animateurs" specializing in typical Quebecois culture, sports, dance and music.

Academic Program Highlights
French Immersion Program (3 or 5 weeks); Language and Culture Program (3 weeks)

Program Duration
French Immersion Program:
3 Week Session I: May 15 - June 4
3 Week Session II: July 3 - July 23
5 Week Session I: May 15 - June 18
5 Week Session II: July 3 - August 6

Application Deadlines*
Session I: April 1
Session II: May 30

*Note: Contact Rio Salado College for exact dates.

Recommended Credits
For the French Immersion Program, 4 credits for the 3 week sessions and 7 credits for the 5 week sessions.

Transcripts
For all courses taken at the Universite du Quebec a Chicoutimi 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, statement of purpose, transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation; 15 credits completed at time of application.

Student Life
Students reside in homestays and take breakfast and dinner with the family.

Costs
The cost of a summer program may vary as changes occur in the economies and currencies of the U.S. and abroad. 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 abroad, including instruction, housing, application and orientation fees, insurance, books and field trips.
  • Transportation to the designated country.‚
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 Canada.

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