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The following information is provided as a guide. Applications to Pacifico are subject to review and approval by the Office of Study Abroad and an advertised program may be unavailable due to imbalances in the exchange or for other unforeseen circumstances. Program costs are subject to change.
Options
UP specializes in Business Administration, Economics, Science, Technology, and Environmental Administration. In addition to the exchange option, UP offers a Summer fee paying program.
Chances of Placement Chances for Placement: Good for students with strong Spanish language skills.
Eligibility For exchange, GPA 3.0+ with advanced Spanish. For summer, 2.75 GPA and intermediate Spanish.
Application Deadlines Fall and Summer deadline (mid-July) is April 15 and Spring deadline (February) is October 15.
Paid to NMSU
For 2008-2009: Application fee ($300), tuition per semester ($2,379), program fee per semester ($200), HTH insurance ($38 per month).
Paid to UP
Cost of all program arrangements organized by UP, including costs of summer program option. UP offers host family or student residence options for housing.
Insurance HTH required.
Scholarships
Students should apply for local, federal and privale scholarships. The IFSA scholarship may be used for study on exchange at Lyon 3 . Students with Pell grants should apply for Gilman awards (up to $5,000) for study abroad on exchange during Fall or Spring semesters.
Eligibility
GPA 3.0+ with advanced Spanish.
Withdrawal Penalties
Students who have accepted the UP exchange placement then withdraw will be charged $200 by NMSU to recover its administrative expenses. Students who accept an academic year placement may have to pay the entire cost of the program if they withdraw early. Other UP penalties for unrecoverable costs may apply for early withdrawal after accepting placement.

 

Last Updated: Thursday, 10-Jul-2008 17:16:56 MDT