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New Mexico State University

Cartona, Italy Web Link (Sponsored by University of Alberta, Canada)
The following information is provided as a guide. Applications to U of A/Cartona 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.
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Courses are taught in English and include History of Renaissance Art, Roman Civilization, Roman Archaeology and European History. Students may also study Beginning Italian. Contact Dr. Elizabeth Horodovich, History Department, for advising assistance on course selection. NMSU students are eligible to pay University of Alberta resident student rates for tuition. Program is offered Spring semesters only.
Application
U of A Application for Admission and Readmission and $100 (Canadian) application fee. Application must be submitted to Office of Study Abroad for endorsement and forwarding to U of A.
Eligibility
Must have GPA of 2.5, provide two references from university faculty, sophomore standing or higher at NMSU
Deadlines
October 10 for Spring (U of A Cartona Winter Term). NMSU's priority administrative deadline is October 15 for Spring, after which late processing fees apply.
Pay to NMSU Administrative fee ($200) plus cost of insurance ($36 per month).
Pay to UA Cost of all program arrangements coordinated by U of A's Facuty of Arts.
Scholarships 
Students should apply for local, federal and private scholarships. The IFSA scholarship may be used for study on exchange at Cartona. U of A may also provide scholarships.
Withdrawal Penalty 
Students who have accepted the UA Cartona placement then withdraw will be charged $200 by NMSU to recover its administrative expenses. Other UA Cartona penalties for unrecoverable costs may apply for early withdrawal after accepting placement.

 

Last Updated: Thursday, 18-Oct-2007 17:00:16 MDT