
Liberal arts, business, ess, spanish lang. & culture
SUMMER 2025
SESSION I: May 18 - June 16, 2025 (4 weeks) |
SESSION II: June 1 - June 28, 2025 (4 weeks) |
SESSION I & II: May 18 - June 28, 2025 (6 weeks) |
CREDIT: 3-4 credits session I and up to 6 credits session II |
ELG.: 2.5 GPA Minimum |
LANG. REQS: No Prior Knowledge of Spanish is required |
Cost: $3,650* See full breakdown >>
PROGRAM DATES, COSTS AND DEADLINES
ACADEMIC CREDIT, GRADING, AND TRANSCRIPT
FINANCIAL AID
ACCOMMODATION
COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Program Structure and Requirements
In the summer sessions students will take classes at the SAIIE Campus. Students can take courses (English and Spanish) in the following areas:
- Business (International management or business communication)
- World Art
- ESS 460 Sports Nutrition and the Mediterranean Diet (3 credits) - Only session II (Taught by Dr. Maria Morgan-Bathke from Viterbo University)
- Spanish Language courses at all levels, Business Spanish or Spanish for Healthcare Professional
Please note:
- Classes during the summer are held from Monday through Friday, and the duration of the classes are 2hrs and 15 min.
- Students may participate in one of two four-week summer sessions that we offer, or both (six weeks in total), enrolling in one course per session.
- Students wishing to take more credits can enroll in one more class per session for an added fee of $1700 per 3 credit course.
- A student must enrol in one course taught in English or Spanish per session. Students can take an extra 3 credit course for an added fee.
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A student must have at least sophomore standing at the time of participation.
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A student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale.
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A student must be in good academic standing at the time of participation.
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No prior knowledge of Spanish is required.
Program Dates, Costs and Deadlines
SUMMER I: May 18 - June 16, 2025 (4weeks)
SUMMER II: June 1 - June 28, 2025 (4 weeks)
SUMMER I & II: May 18 - June 28, 2025 (6 weeks)
May 18 | Students session 1 arrive to Seville |
May 19 | Orientation & classes begin |
May 23 | Quiz 1 (session 1) |
May 30 | Mid term (session 1) |
June 1 | Students session 2 arrive to Seville |
June 2 | Orientation & classes begin session 2 |
June 6 | Quiz 2 (session 1) & Quiz 1 (session 2) |
June 13 | Final exam and farewell meal (session 1) / Midterm (session 2) |
June 14 & 15 | Optional weekend trip to Portugal (session 1 & 2) |
June 16 | Last day to move out (session 1) |
June 19 | Corpus Christi (Spanish Holiday) |
June 20 | Quiz 2 (session 2) |
June 27 | Final exam and farewell party (session 2) |
June 28 | Last day to move out (session 2) |
SUMMER I OR II
$3,650 per session
SUMMER I & II
$5,650
Program Cost Includes:
- UW-LaCrosse Education Abroad program fees and support services before, during, and after the program
- UW-LaCrosse Transcript
- SAIIE full-time tuition and fees
- Mandatory CISI health and medical evacuation insurance
- Airport reception and on-site orientation
- 24/7 on-site support throughout the term
- Accommodation with most meals and one load of laundry per week
- Welcome and Farewell dinner
Out-of-Pocket Costs Include:
- U.S. Passport ($135)
- Airfare (estimated at $1,200 - $1,500)
- Meals not included with accommodation (estimated at $150)
- Mandatory International Student Identification Card (ISIC) ($25)
- Local transportation (estimated at $50). However, most Spanish people walk or grab the bicycle around the city.
- School supplies and books (estimated at $10)
- Optional program activities (estimated at $300)
- Optional weekend excursion to a beach town (estimated at $250 - $300)
- Additional travel and personal expenses (will vary based on students’ spending habits, travel plans during breaks, etc.)
- Athletic Programs participants must pay an additional cost. Please see our athletics website.
*Costs subject to change, please contact resident director, Stuart Chipres, at director@saiie.com for the most up-to-date program costs.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
TERM ABROAD |
APPLICATION CYCLE OPENS | APPLICATION DEADLINE |
Summer Session l | October 1 | April 1 |
Summer Session ll | October 1 | April 1 |
Summer Sessions l and ll | October 1 | April 1 |
Missed the deadline? Please contact SAIIE to enquire about late application options.
Academic Credit, Grading, and Transcript
All credits taken through the SAIIE study abroad program are certified by UW-La Crosse and will be validated on an official UW-La Crosse transcript at the end of the semester. Credits earned also become part of an official academic record at UW-La Crosse.
When you are accepted into the SAIIE program you should inform your academic advisor and study abroad office at your home campus about your intent to go abroad on our program to make sure you will receive all the credits that you take through the SAIIE program.
To learn more about the courses, syllabi, credits, grading and transcript at the SAIIE study abroad program please visit our website here
Financial Aid
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Accommodation
All students participating in our program are placed in carefully screened Spanish homes, usually in pairs. Living in a Spanish home is one of the most important aspects of the students' intercultural experience because it helps to improve language skills and increase cultural awareness, two key goals of the program.
To learn more about SAIIE's housing (ROOMMATES, MEALS, LOCATION, ETC) please visit our website here
Cocurricular Activities
CULTURAL/SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
We offer weekly optional activities (2-3) to our students throughout the program. Some of these activities can be a cooking class, going to a ceramic workshop, tapas evening tasting, etc
Before arrival we will send our students an email with the list of activities.
TRIPS
We offer every summer term an optional weekedn trip. Generally to Lagos, Portugal (beach trip)
Please notice: this trip can be subject to change.
INTERCAMBIO PROGRAM
We offer a language exchange service, the “intercambio program”. Students interested please contact the director, Ms. Samantha Chipres, once you arrive in Sevilla.
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
Students at SAIIE will have access to a gym in Seville for a minimal fee.
We offer athletic programs, during the summer, for student-athletes (Swimming and Rowing). To learn more about these athletic programs, please visit our athletic site here.