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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 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.
SAN RAMÓNThe 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 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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FIELD TRIPSAn 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.
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.
The Cost of UNO-COSTA RICA - $2,595.00
This cost includes: tuition, university fees, home stay accommodations with 3 meals per day, laundry, all class required academic day field trips and two weekend field trips, a welcome party and reception, and limited group accident insurance.
Not included in the cost are: airfare, passport fees, telephone calls, optional excursions, textbooks, or any items of a personal nature.
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, 2007, 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:
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A deposit of $300.00 is required with the application.
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A second payment of $500.00 is due March 1.
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Late applicants (after March 1) must remit a deposit of $800.00 with the application.
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Payment in full is due April 15. Those applying after this date must remit the entire program cost with the application.
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All checks must be made payable to UNO and mailed to Division of International Education, UNO Metro College, New Orleans , LA 70148.
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Credit Card payments can be made via telephone at 504-280-7455, or faxed to 504-280-7317 (include card number, expiration date, billing address, and signature). Email with questions or include them in the comments box above.
- All monies will be refunded in full to students who are not accepted into the program.
- All payments (except $150 cancellation fee) are fully refundable if a student withdraws from the program voluntarily by March 1.
- A cancellation fee of $500 will be assessed for any cancellation after March 1.
- NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE for students who cancel after May 15, nor for students who withdraw from the program before its completion.
- The effective date of a cancellation shall be the date that written notice is received by the Program Coordinator at the University of New Orleans .
- Refund policies apply to all students regardless of date of application.
