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 Program Description and Admission Procedure
Spend a month this summer in Alcalá de Henares and experience the beauty and culture of this historic college town just a 30 minute drive from Madrid. Transportation is readily available to allow students access to everything Madrid has to offer including concert halls, museums, shopping, and restaurants. Declared a World Heritage Site in 1998, the town has impacted humanity in an intellectual, artistic and political way especially through the historic University of Alcalá de Henares. Founded in 1499, the university gained a reputation for its academic excellence in the centuries to come. Today, the university is located in downtown Alcalá with separate campuses in Alcalá and Guadalajara, with an enrollment of 20,000 students.
 Students from Price College will be on campus in Alcalá de Henares with other Spanish and international students. All classes are taught in English by Price College faculty, with the additional participation of professors from the University of Alcalá de Henares. Lectures complement other program activities that include business tours, overnight trips to other cities and areas of Spain, visits to museums, and an introduction to Spanish culture and cuisine. Students may choose to live in either a campus hotel or with a carefully-selected host family. Students also have a choice to live by themselves or with a roommate.
 When will the program take place?
May 15th through June 15th, 2008
Who can apply?
Any student enrolled in the Price College of Business who is a sophomore, junior, or senior in good academic standing. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility for the Spain Summer Study Abroad Program, please contact Dalynda Evans, Senior Academic Counselor 325-6021, dalynda@ou.edu
What classes are offered?
Business Strategy and Policy (BAD 4013)
International Business for non-IB majors (BAD 4710)
Who are the Faculty?
Mark C Bolino – Associate Professor of Management (mbolino@ou.edu)
Ana V Bolino – Instructor of Management (abolino@ou.edu)
Application Process
The application process for the 2008 Summer Study Abroad Program in Alcalá de Henares, Spain will begin December 17th, 2007 and, at that time, the online application forms will become available. Study abroad applications, scholarship applications, and all financial aid information will be accepted on a rolling admissions basis until Friday, February 22, 2008.
To apply, please submit your completed application to the PCB International Programs Coordinator. Your application will not be considered until all items are received.
- Application form. (Download PDF file here).
- An official University of Oklahoma transcript.
- A personal statement detailing why you would like to participate in the program.
- Scholarship application form
- A faculty letter of recommendation.
- A photocopy of your valid passport.
- An application fee of $200 is due at the time of application. This fee is part of the total program cost and will be applied towards your program fee. Please read the section on Program Costs and Deadlines for a better explanation of fees, deadlines, and refunds. Any applications received after the deadline will be accepted if space is available, with an additional $50 late fee.
- Payment information and refund policy statement signed by the student.[Top]
Program Costs and Deadlines
The program fee for studying abroad in Alcalá de Henares, Spain is $2,500** and includes:
- Housing
- Meals
- International Health Insurance
- International Student ID Card
- Trips and Transportation While in Spain
- Airport Transfers
- University Services including Computer Room, Libraries, Sports Complex, etc.
** This program fee is subject to possible changes due to exchange rates and the number of students participating in the program. For example, if more than 15 students enroll in the Summer Study Abroad Program the program fee will be considerable lower.
The program fee does NOT include the following:
- Tuition - Based on current information, you should budget $1,500 for tuition (in state) and fees for six credit hours. If you qualify, financial aid may be available.
- Airfare to and from Spain – $1,000. This is an estimate; the actual price can be more or less depending on the carrier and timing of ticket purchase. Transportation must be arranged by the student. Late arrival or early departure is not permitted due to the nature of the study abroad program. Please do not buy the airline ticket prior to being accepted in the program.
- Textbooks and Other Class Materials - $100
- Spending Money - $500 (extra meals, laundry service, gifts, etc.). This amount is highly variable depending on your spending habits. [Top]
Payment Schedule
- A nonrefundable program deposit of $200.00 is due with the application form by February 22, 2008.
- A second payment of $1,500 is due by March 14, 2008.
- A final payment of $800 is due by April 1, 2008.
- Tuition is paid separately at registration.
Refund Policy
- If you are not accepted in the program your $200 application fee will be returned to you.
- If the program is canceled you application fee and all other program fees will be returned to you.
- If a student withdraws from the program before March 15th, he/she will receive a refund of the program cost, less the $200 fee (and late fee, if applicable).
- If a student withdraws from the program between March 16th and April 1st will receive a refund of 75% of the program cost, less the $200 fee (and late fee, if applicable). The students will not receive a refund for the expenditures related to the program that have already been made.
- If a student withdraws from the program between April 1st and April 15th will receive a refund of 50% of the program cost, less the $200 fee (and late fee, if applicable). The students will not receive a refund for the expenditures related to the program that have already been made.
- If a student withdraws from the program between April 16th and the departure date will receive no refund.
- Requests for withdrawal from the program must be made in writing to Ana Bolino, International Study Abroad Coordinator. In case of medical emergencies and substantiated and unforeseen circumstances exceptions may be made from the above refund policy. [Top]
Important Dates
- Applications for the program can be submitted starting December 17th, 2007
- Deadline for applications is February 22, 2008.
- Last day to withdraw from program and receive a full refund (less the application fee) March 15, 2008.
- Program orientation day: April -- date to be announced
- Participants will return to OU in time for Summer II courses
- A complete Itinerary and Program Schedule will be available soon.
Financial Assistance
Due to the fact that you never lose your status as University of Oklahoma students, financial aid and other scholarship funds can be used to pay for tuition. Scholarships are available. Please contact Ana Bolino at 405-325-8880 or abolino@ou.edu for more information.
Contact Program Coordinator
If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact:
Ana Bolino
International Program Coordinator
Price College of Business
University of Oklahoma
Adams Hall Room 218
405-325-8880
abolino@ou.edu
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