Madrid, Spain - July 5, 2010 - July 30, 2010

Up to 9 credits are available in Spanish language and culture.

Program Cost: $3,845* for undergraduates and $4,325* for graduate students.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2010

Application Process: In addition to the University of Memphis application, students should also complete the MLSA Application and submit 8 passport-sized photos with their application.

Eligibility and Space Available: The program is open to undergraduate students from the University of Memphis and any accredited public or private university.

Program Description: This is the 65th year that the Universidad Complutense de Madrid will conduct a graduate and undergraduate program for students and high school teachers interested in studying the language, literature, culture, and civilization of Spain. The Universidad Complutense de Madrid, with over 200,000 students, is a cultural center which offers the American student excellent educational opportunity for intellectual and artistic development. It combines a unique academic experience with an unusual community of students and teachers from all over the world.

Course Description: All courses will be conducted in the morning for 4-5 hours/day Monday - Friday. Classes will accommodate students at almost any level: beginner, intermediate, advanced, graduate and undergraduate. A list of courses can be found on the MLSA website.

Textbooks: Students will purchase all the textbooks the first day of class in the University. You should plan to spend approximately $25-$30.

Housing and Meals: Students will be housed in the residences of the university; home stay will be available only on request and on a limited basis. Students are expected to be at the residences the day before classes start and depart by noon the day after the classes are over. Don't make plans to arrive before or stay longer because you will not be able to stay. All students will be placed in private rooms with internet access.

Three meals a day are included in SEPI residence and in the Santa Monica residence, three meals a day are provided except dinner on Sundays and holidays. Breakfast is Continental, not American.

Activities: In the afternoon and weekends, a number of free cultural activities will take place. On Tuesdays, movies; on Wednesdays and Fridays, videos. To get to the museums, students need the student ID from UCM and in some instances, pay a minimum entrance fee.

Cultural Excursions: While the program is in session, the university will organize optional trips to Toledo, Segovia, El Escorial, Ruta Del Quijote (around 30 Euros each) and, if students are interested, to Pamplona, the beach in Biarritz, France, Barcelona, and a 3-day tour to Cordoba, Sevilla, and Granada (price TBA). All excursions are extra and not included in the price.

Program Fees and Refund Policy: The program fee is $3,845* for undergraduates or $4,325* for graduates. The program fee includes tuition, accommodations and most meals, airport pick-up for students who arrive at the designated time on arrival date, student ID card and application fee.The program fees do not include international travel, optional excursions, books, visa fees, medical insurance or personal expenses. A non-refundable deposit of $350 is due by March 1, 2010 to secure your place. Please submit you payment to the Study Abroad Office located at 102 Brister Hall. If you are a U of M student, you can pay the deposit online here.

Fees with the exception of the deposit will be refunded in full if notification is received 90 days before the program start date. Withdrawals up to 45 days prior to the program will incur a charge of $500. Withdrawals up to 20 days before the program will incur a charge of 50% of the program fees. All other withdrawals within 20 days or less will incur a charge of 75% of the program fees. In addition to these fees any unrecoverable expenses will be billed to the student. Cancellations should be in writing and are only effective upon date of receipt of written notification. Should the University decide to cancel the program, there will be a full refund of all fees paid.

Scholarships: Scholarships for University of Memphis students are available through the Study Abroad Office, 102 Brister Hall phone: 678-4271. Applications may be obtained at that office or accessed online here.

Contact: Please contact the Study Abroad office at studyabroad@memphis.edu / 901.678.2814 or visit the website.

*Price is subject to change.