Application
Eligibility
The Maryland-in-Alcalá program is open to all students who have a serious interest in Spain and in increasing their proficiency in the Spanish language. Applicants should be open-minded and flexible.
In addition, students must have completed 30 semester hours of college credit and must have an overall grade point average of at least a 2.75. Most students will have achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their most recent two semesters.
Students must also demonstrate Spanish ability. Those applying for the program must demonstrate that they have received a B or better in two intermediate Spanish courses.
The Admissions Process
Admissions for the program are made on a rolling basis, and decisions will be given in a timely manner. Early application is advisable. Meeting the minimum GPA requirement alone is insufficient to guarantee admission. All required materials will be considered during the admission process.
Applications will not be accepted or reviewed until they are complete and all supplementary materials are turned in to the Study Abroad Office.
Last Day to Apply for Spring 2009: October 15, 2008
Preferred deadline is October 1, 2008
A complete application includes:
- Completed Online Application for Study Abroad (ELF)
- Important: Please see Instructions for Using the ELF Application for Study Abroad.
- Non-University of Maryland students will need to complete a paper application. Please see the Non-UM Students page for details.
- Personal Statement (150-300 words)
- Supplementary Language Ability Form
- Letter of recommendation from Spanish instructor
- Official transcript
- Non-refundable $50 application fee, made payable to the University of Maryland
Please turn in all materials simultaneously.
Contact Us
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
The Study Abroad Office University of Maryland 1101 Holzapfel Hall College Park, MD 20742 Ph: 301-314-7746 Fax: 301-314-9135 Email: studyabr@deans.umd.edu www.umd.edu/studyabroad