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Why Guadalajara?
The Universidad de Guadalajara (UG) semester exchange program is a good choice if you are already fluent in Spanish, but are still seeking a real cultural immersion experience. On this program, you will enroll directly into UG courses with mostly Mexican students, taught by mostly Mexican professors. All courses are taught at the native level, and UG does not offer courses in English. UG has six centers, organized by subject area taught, and you will choose one of them to attend. The direct enrollment into the UG system and its location in Guadalajara, one of Mexico's largest and most cultural cities, makes this exchange an opportunity to experience the real Mexico alongside its peoples.
- Terms: Fall (August thru December) Spring (January thru May)
- Eligibility: SUNY student; five semesters of Spanish (including one content course); be enrolled in a Spanish course the semester before departure; junior standing and 3.0 GPA.
- Credits: 12-15 undergraduate per semester
- Frequently Asked Questions: visit our FAQ website to learn about financial aid and more
- Application Deadlines: March 14 for Fall and October 1 for Spring
How to Apply
You must submit both the SUNY Application, the Guadalajara Application and Guadalajara Housing Form (e-mail Global Education for a copy) to the SUNY Plattsburgh Global Education Office by the deadlines stated in the above section. (Note: the 85.3kb SUNY Application PDF file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.)
Courses at Guadalajara
Typically, you take at least four and no more than five courses at UG. As noted above, UG is divided up into several centers according to academic focus (i.e. business, computer science, humanities). You cannot take courses between centers, and will be based at only one. UG does not list its course offerings and descriptions online. Please e-mail the Global Education Office for a list of courses, and be sure to tell us your major!!
Accommodations
At UG, you will be able to live with either a host family to whom you will pay room and board or in a UG owned guesthouse for international students. Neither option is guaranteed, and you are advised to have your application to SUNY Plattsburgh complete and submitted by the deadline for the best chances of receiving your first choice. For more information on both options, including cost estimates, please visit UG'swebsite.
Location
The Universidad de Guadalajara is located in the state of Jalisco. Guadalajara is a modern city with a population of over 3 million people. Jalisco is the home of the famous Mariachi band and the Mexican hat dance.
2009 Estimated Costs Per Semester
- New York State Residents: $7,600
- Non-New York Residents: $10,730
- Includes:
- Application fee: $35 due when you apply
- Deposit: $350 due several weeks after accepted
- SUNY Tuition: $2175 for New York State Residents / $5305 for non New York State Residents
- Room and Board Estimate: Room $2,650 and Board $2,000
- Health Insurance: $390 for all students
Please note: You will pay your Application Fee, Deposit, SUNY tuition, Semester Abroad Fee and Health Insurance to SUNY before you leave. You will pay for your housing and food in Mexico.
Other estimated costs you will have to participate in this program:
- Roundtrip Airfare: fares vary drastically
- Mexico Visa: $100 USD
- Passport: US passports currently cost $110
More Information
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
If you would like more information about the Study Abroad and Exchanges program at Plattsburgh State, please contact or visit us at:
Global Education Office101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: (518) 564-2321
Toll-Free Phone: (800) 388-6784
Fax: (518) 564-2326
E-mail: globaleducation@plattsburgh.edu
Location: We are physically located at 102 Broad St. on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus, which is the brown house that sits at the corner of Broad and Beekman Streets across from the Kehoe Building.