Program Information

Welcome to The UNO-Costa Rica Program in San Ramón. Listed below is some helpful information on our wonderful program in San Ramón, Costa Rica. If you would like to receive more info on The UNO-Costa Rica summer study abroad program please request information today before it is too late.

Costa Rica - San Ramón - The Academic Program - Field Trips - Home Stay
Eligibility, Admission & Space Availability - Program Dates - Program Cost
Payment Schedule - Refunds

Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a land of great diversity. From aquamarine waters that lap against pristine sandy beaches, to vast inland valleys revealing lush green savannahs, to majestic mountain slopes and stunning plateaus, down to dense tropical rain forests; Costa Rica offers you an incredible array of scenic beauty. For a country of its size, considered small by most standards, Costa Rica is truly a unique place in this world. A place in which, as a participant on UNO-COSTA RICA, you will revel in its many splendors.

The town of San Ramón, where UNO will conduct its summer program, is located in the Central Valley less than an hour from San José. The mountainous highland location is ideal during the summer months. This invigorating environment is just the location for a program combining academics, field trips, excursions, social life, travel, and cultural exchanges. 

THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM

The core of the program is a five week stay in San Ramón, Costa Rica. In keeping with the mission of the UNO-COSTA RICA program, courses taught are those enhanced by the setting in Costa Rica and Central America. A concerted effort will be made in all courses to reinforce the classroom instruction with the rich cultural, social, historical, and ecological surroundings.

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An integral part of the UNO-COSTA RICA program will be a number of official academic field trips that will include organized for each class by the professors and the staff.

HOME STAY

During the program, you will be housed with a local family that is part of our network. Location will be within easy walking distance to the campus. Families will guarantee a private room with a space to study. Almost all meals will be taken with the family except some meals on excursions or weekend field trips. The University of New Orleans staff works with our Costa Rica on site coordinator to ensure the comfort and safety of our participants. Host families are matched with our students according to special requirements and interests. A comprehensive housing form will be part of the program application. (For more details on housing selection criteria, please choose SAFETY INFO from the main menu).

ELIGIBILITY, ADMISSION AND SPACE AVAILABILITY

UNO students in good standing are eligible to apply to this program. Non-UNO students are invited to enroll and must meet the general admission requirements of the University of New Orleans. Since this program is limited to a total of 35 student participants, classes will be kept small to insure maximum contact between students and professors. Early application is advised in order to reserve a place on the program.

A WAITING LIST WILL BE STARTED
ONCE THE PROGRAM IS FULL.

PROGRAM DATES

PROGRAM COST

PAYMENT SCHEDULE: A deposit of $300 is required with your application. A second payment of $500 is due prior to March 1. The balance of $1,795 will be due prior to April 1. This payment schedule will be applicable to all student participants regardless of date of application. Anyone not following the payment schedule will automatically be placed on the waiting list. Students applying after April 1, 2010, depending on space availability, are required to pay the full amount upon enrolling in the program. All checks must be made payable to the University of New Orleans and mailed to:

Payment Schedule

1. Upon registration: A deposit of $300.00 is required with the application. ($150.00 of this deposit is a non-refundable application fee).
2. March 2, 2010: A second payment of $500.00 is due.
3. After March 2, 2010: Provided space is available, late applicants must remit a payment of $800.00 with the application.
4. April 1, 2010: Payment in full is due. Participants applying after this date must remit the entire program cost with the application.
5. Unless payments are made on schedule, we cannot guarantee a place in the program.
6. If payment is by check, it must be made payable to The University of New Orleans and mailed to Division of International Education, UNO Metro College, 2000 Lakeshore Dr. New Orleans , LA 70148.
7. Credit Card payments can be made on line via our secure program web site: https://inst.uno.edu/die_server/die_payments

1. Before March 2, 2010: All payments (except $150 application fee) are fully refundable if a student withdraws from the program voluntarily before this date.
2. After March 2, 2010: A cancellation fee of $650.00 will be assessed.
3. After April 1, 2010 and until 11 days before the start date of the program: only those monies that can be recovered from vendors by the university will be refunded.
4. If a student withdraws within 10 days before the commencement of the program NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE.
5. The effective date of a cancellation shall be the date that written notice is received by the Program Director at the University of New Orleans .
6. Refund policies apply to all students regardless of date of application or circumstance.