Santander, Spain Program Application
Eligibility
Students applying for the Â鶹´«Ã½ program at the Universidad de Cantabria must:
- Be at least 18 years old at time of application.
- Have sophomore standing (26 completed credit hour minimum) by end of spring semester.
- Have completed SPAN 3160 prior to the beginning of the program (Â鶹´«Ã½s who have taken SPAN 3170 but not SPAN 3160 may apply as exception).
- Have a 3.0 (B) grade point average in Spanish courses (at least one Spanish course must have been completed at WMU).
- Have good overall academic standing.
- Speak only Spanish while they are in Spain, both in class and out (preference for admission will be given to Â鶹´«Ã½s with strong academic records and high levels of Spanish language competence).
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- Read the Santander program description and application information thoroughly.
- The application consists of:
- A brief Statement of Purpose (essay) and letters of recommendation (both are part of the online application process)
- All written forms should be submitted directly to the program director.
- The fall application phase begins in mid-September. A second application phase will take place during the following spring semester if all positions are not filled during the fall phase. Early application is encouraged and appreciated.
- A Â鶹´«Ã½ accepted for admission will be requested to complete additional necessary information, including a permission/release form and a health/physician's form. A program deposit of $500 may be charged to the Â鶹´«Ã½'s account soon after acceptance. Students will receive instructions for payment of the program balance.
- Students will be required to attend orientation meetings conducted on campus by the WMU faculty director.
- Passport: Students who receive acceptance into the program should apply immediately for a passport if they do not already have one. Students who already have a passport should verify that it is valid at least six months beyond the final date of this program. No visa is required.