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CIS Abroad Semester in Costa Rica - Universidad Veritas (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Center for International Studies 
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: Study Abroad Minimum GPA: 2.5
Housing Type: Homestay Area of Study: Art, Biology, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Economics, Exercise Science, Foreign Language, Global Studies, History, Marketing, Mass Communication, Nursing, Political Science, Public Health, Recreation and Tourism, Social Work, Sociology, Theatre Arts/Dance
Language of Instruction: English, Spanish
Program Description:
 
 
Semester in Costa Rica - Universidad Veritas
On our Semester in Costa Rica program, study in English or Spanish at Universidad Veritas, a local university in bustling and beautiful San Jose. Use the capital city as your launch pad to explore nearby volcanoes and rainforests in your free time. Get to know Costa Rican culture while sipping some of the best coffee in the world with classmates at a local cafe. We’ll show you the true meaning of “Pura Vida” through eye-opening cultural activities and breathtaking excursions.
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Budget Information:
To calculate an estimate of the total cost of your program, use the Cost Estimate Template.xlsx and do the following:
1. Go to the CIS website, https://www.cisabroad.com/ , click on Find Your Program in the upper left hand corner and navigate to your program.
2. Once in the desired program, click “Fees & Dates”.  This is the cost of your tuition and housing.
3. In the gray box on the right, select “additional expenses”. Then, select if your program is a semester, summer, or internship. On the bottom of this spreadsheet, select the “additional expenses” tab to break down the estimated costs of meals, supplies, travel, visa, and personal expenses.
4.  In addition to these fees, add the following costs to arrive at your total cost
 
  • Application fee - $65
  • Study Abroad Administrative fee - $460
  • WSU Laptop fee (semester students only) - $485
  • Passport ($140) 
If you would like further assistance in calculating the cost of your program, please email studyabroad@winona.edu
 
 

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 10/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Fall 2025 03/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Academic Year 2025-2026 03/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.