Program Site
The Universidad Catolica de Santiago de Guayaquil is located in the commercial, industrial, and import-export hub of Ecuador. Guayaquil, a city of approximately 2 million, is known for its fine ships, hotels, theaters, city parks, and museum. Beautiful beaches are only a one-hour bus ride from the center of the city. The Universidad Catolica is a private, non-profit institution of higher learning that has achieved high prestige in the community. Catolica has an attractive campus and a very active Student Life, including numerous social and recreational facilities as well as computer labs. The campus is served by public transportation. More than 5,500 students are enrolled in degree programs such as Architecture, Law, Business, Sociology, Education, Literature, Communications, Psychology, Economics and Engineering.

Academic Program Highlights
The program combines intensive Spanish language instruction (beginning through advanced) with the study of Ecuadorian history and culture. A GPA of 2.5, as well as an official transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose are required for admission to the program, which is open to students from freshman through graduate level standing.

Program Duration
June 28 - July 23

Application Deadline*
May 15

*Note: Contact Rio Salado College for exact date.

Recommended Credits
7 credits

Transcripts
For all courses taken at the Universidad Catolica de Santiago de Guayaquil 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, 15 credits completed at time of app., transcripts, 1 letter of recommendation.

Student Life
Students reside in homestays and families provide 2 - 3 meals per day.

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.‚

Costs Included:
Instructional costs abroad, room, board, field trips, fees, orientation.

Not Included:
Tuition at Rio Salado College (assessed according to the student's residency status and number of credit hours), airfare ($600-$800), personal expenses ($200-$500) per month, insurance ($50 per month), textbooks ($50-$100).

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 Ecuador.

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