• Have completed at least one full-time semester of college at the time of application and have at least sophomore standing at the time of participation.
  
  
• A student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 GPA (semester applicants)* or 2.25 GPA (winterim or summer applicants)**
  
  
• A student must be in good academic standing at the time of participation.
  
  
• No prior knowledge of Spanish is required. However, if you choose a class taught in Spanish from the University of Seville or SAIIE (except the Spanish language courses), you will need to have studied a minimum of 5 semesters of Spanish at university. This condition is crucial for the correct understanding and participation of the student.
  
  
• Each student must take between a minimum of 12 credits and a maximum of 18, per semester. Each class consists of 45 class hours, worth 3 credits except SPAN 3100 (Intercambio Activity), worth 1 credit.

*If your GPA is below 2.5, you are not automatically disqualified from studying abroad. Please contact SAIIE for more information.

**Students with a grade point average between a 2.0 and 2.25 may be considered on a case-by-case basis for winterim and summer terms at the discretion of SAIIE. 

• It is mandatory that every student takes the ART 301 World Art class (taught in English) or SPA 354 Artistic Expression and Society in the Spanish Speaking World class (taught in Spanish).

• A 3 credits Spanish language or literature course:

  -Spanish language courses are offered at SAIIE and US (Universidad de Sevilla) from beginning to advanced level.   

  -Spanish literature courses are offered for students that have completed at least five semesters or equivalent of college-level Spanish.  

• Take a minimum of 2 classes at the University of Seville taught in English or Spanish. 
  
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Fall Dates: Sept. 18, 2025  - Dec. 12, 2025
Spring Dates: Jan 29, 2026  - May 8, 2026

Fall 2025 / Spring 2026 Program Cost*: $12,500 per semester

Please note:

• SAIIE will drop $1,000 from the overall fees for ACADEMIC YEAR LONG students.
  
  
  

Fall 2025/ Spring 2026 Program Cost Includes:

• UW-La Crosse Education Abroad program fees and support services before, during, and after the program
• UW-La Crosse Transcript
• Mandatory CISI health and medical evacuation insurance
• SAIIE full-time tuition and fees
• Airport reception
• On-site orientation
• Cultural engangement
• SAIIE on-site staff support
• 24/7 on-site support throughout the term
• Accommodation with most meals and one load of laundry per week
• Program excursions and activities: Morocco weekend excursion, Ronda day excursion, Cordoba day excursion, and Italica day excursion
• Welcome and Farewell meals

Fall 2025/ Spring 2026 Out-of-Pocket Costs Include:

• U.S. Passport ($135)
• Spanish Visa (estimated at $160)
• Airfare (estimated at $1,200 - $1,500)
• Meals not included with accommodation (estimated at $600 per semester)
• Mandatory International Student Identification Card (ISIC) ($25)
• Local transportation (estimated at $150)
• School supplies and books (estimated at $75)
• Personal expenses ($600 per semester)
• Trip not included ($300 per semester) / An optional weekend trip to Granada will be offered. 
• SAIIE optional social/cultural weekly activities ($700)
• Athletic programs
• Any costs due to possible quarantine requirements due to COVID-19

*Costs subject to change, please contact us for the most up-to-date program costs.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

TERM ABROAD	CYCLE OPENS	DEADLINE
Fall 2025	October 1	April 1 - Extended April 15
Spring 2026	April 1	October 15
Academic Year 2025/26	October 1	April 1

Missed the deadline? Please contact us to enquire about late application options. 

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