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Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Fall	2009	03/02/2009 **	Rolling Admission	08/25/2009	12/07/2009
Spring	2010	09/15/2009 **	Rolling Admission	02/23/2010	06/07/2010
Fall	2010	03/01/2010**	Rolling Admission	08/31/2010	12/13/2010
NOTE: Start and end dates are subject to change. Please consult SIT’s acceptance materials before purchasing airline tickets, completing a visa application, etc.
Spring	2011	09/15/2010**	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
Fall	2011	03/01/2011**	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Students will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Indicates that deadline has passed

Minimum Required GPA:	2.5	Minimum Class Standing:	3 - second-semester sophomore
Course Prerequisite(s):	3 Semesters of College-Level Spanish (equiv to SPAN 2110)	Housing Option(s):	Homestay
Open to students from:	CU-Boulder Only	Language(s) of Instruction:	English and Spanish
Type of Program:	Field Study, Thematic Focus	Subject(s) Available:	Anthropology, Economics, Ethnic Studies, Geography, History, International Affairs, Latin Am Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Spanish
Special Opportunities:	Independent Study, Volunteer Opportunities	Estimate of total costs for one semester:	More than $19,000 and less than $23,000

Program Highlights:

• Explore history, politics, human rights, culture, economics, and development in a country that has rebuilt itself after 18 years of military dictatorship
• 6-week homestay in Valparaíso and a 1-week homestay in a rural Chilean village
• Educational excursions in and around Valparaíso and Santiago, and to northern or southern Chile

This CU-Boulder program is administered by the School for International Training (SIT). Some SIT information such as application deadlines and program costs, etc. will not apply to CU-Boulder students. When there is a difference, information on this page takes precedence for CU-Boulder students over data on the program provider's website, so read this site carefully.

On SIT's web page for this program you will find:

• Program overview
• Location description
• Course details
• Housing information
• Program staff listings
• Extracurricular activities

Academics:

General Academic Information for CU-Boulder Programs

• You will receive CU-Boulder "in residence" credit for courses taken on this program as if you had completed the work on the Boulder campus.
• You are required to be a full time student while studying abroad.
• You may apply credit to your major and college requirements with approval from your academic advisor.

Program Specific Academic Information

For SIT programs, please note that there is not a choice of courses: you must take all of the program courses. You are not directly enrolled at host universities and SIT programs are not based at host institutions abroad.

TO SEE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM, click here.

Program Costs:

See the Program Costs page for updated information on program fee breakdown, estimated additional costs, payment and withdrawal schedules. The CU-Boulder program fee includes the SIT program fees, CU-Boulder administrative fees and health insurance.

Financial Aid and Scholarship Information:

If you receive financial aid from CU-Boulder, you will normally be able to apply that aid to program costs. Your financial need will be based on the total cost estimate for your study abroad program. Study abroad scholarships, awarded on the basis of academic excellence and financial need, are available from CU-Boulder. For additional information see the Financial Information page.

There are several scholarships you may be eligible to apply for. We particularly recommend these:

(1) CU-Boulder study abroad scholarship: This scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. Click here to apply.
(2) SIT scholarships: Download an application for the following scholarships on the SIT Scholarship page: The Compton Fund (programs with environmental, peace studies, or sustainable development themes); SIT Asia Fund (for China, Mongolia and Vietnam programs); The Workum Fund (for India, Nepal, and Tibetan Studies programs); Sally Bragg Baker Scholarship (for female participants in any program).
(3) Boren Awards for International Study (NSEP): for study in world regions critical to U.S. interests (non-traditional locations). An informational meeting is often held in October, and the CU-Boulder campus deadline is typically in late January - check the Scholarships page of the Financial Info. webpage for the exact deadline. For tips on applying to the Boren, please click here  You can also find more information at www.borenawards.org  
(4) Bardoli Global is a social enterprise organization which offers scholarships and support for minority students embarking on international exchange and study abroad programs.  They specifically partner with the School for International Training (SIT).  See their website for more details about the program and scholarships: http://www.bardoliglobal.org/.
(5) Additional study abroad scholarships and information about how to apply: see the Financial Information page.

General Eligibility Requirements: Click here to learn about eligibility for study abroad through CU-Boulder.

Applying to the Program: To apply to a CU-Boulder program you must first complete an online advising form.  Click here to login and complete the form.

Be aware that SIT programs often fill before the CU-Boulder study abroad deadline. As such, we encourage early applications. You may check the fill status at any time for your program on the SIT website.

Study Abroad Programs puts a high priority on serving a diverse student body. We welcome applications from members of various groups which have traditionally been underrepresented in study abroad programs, including racial and ethnic minorities, GLBT students, students with disabilities, and older students who have followed nontraditional paths to higher education.

Visa Information:

The visa process for this country may be lengthy and/or require significant advance preparation. Please refer to the visa information on our website at http://studyabroad.colorado.edu/?go=visas to determine (1) where, (2) when and (3) how to apply for a visa for this country. Although you cannot apply for a visa until you have been accepted to a program, it is important to be familiar with the process when choosing a program.

Please note: before applying for a visa, you will need to have a valid passport. For information on obtaining or renewing a passport see http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html


Handbooks for this Program:
- Essential Guide to Study Abroad
- Program-Specific Handbook

Additional Information:
- Bienvenido a Chile

Students Returning from this Program:
- Click here for information for students returning from this program

Photo Credits: "Barrio mas famoso de valparaiso" and "Vista valpso desde el muelle Baron" by Johnathan Steuck

Study Abroad Programs
Office of International Education
Environmental Design Building, 1B-45
University of Colorado
123 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0123
Phone: (303) 492-7741
Fax: (303) 492-5185
Email the Study Abroad Program Office

All links on this brochure can be accessed from the CU-Boulder Study Abroad Programs website at studyabroad.colorado.edu

The information contained here is subject to change. Please check with the office for the latest information.

The University of Colorado at Boulder is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.