Program Dates:

Summer 2025 Dates:

• May/June, 5 Weeks/4 Credits (one four credit Elective course): May 24, 2025 to June 28, 2025
  
• June, 4 Weeks/4 Credits (one Spanish course): May 30, 2025 to June 28, 2025
  
• May/June, 5 Weeks/7 Credits (one Spanish course, one three credit Elective course): May 24, 2025 to June 28, 2025
  
• May/June, 5 Weeks/8 Credits (two four credit Elective courses): May 24, 2025 to June 28, 2025
  
• July/August, 5 Weeks/7 Credits (one Spanish course, one three credit Elective course): July 5, 2025 to August 9, 2025
• July/August, 5 Weeks/8 Credits (two four credit Elective courses): July 5, 2025 to August 9, 2025
  

Programs may be combined to receive additional credits. For example, participating in the June 4 Week Program and a July/August 5 Week Program can result in a course load of 11 to 12 credits. Contact studyabroad@cortland.edu if you would like a custom budget for an extended program.

Program Structure:

Summer Programs:

4 Week/4 Credits Program: One 4 week module of Spanish taught in the morning.

5 Week/7 or 8 Credits Program: One 4 week module of Spanish taught in the morning, with one additional elective course taken in the afternoon.

Other program options are available for summer. Contact the International Programs Office for more information.

General Course Information:

4 Credits are awarded for Spanish Modules. 3 Credits are awarded for Elective Courses. Some electives may be awarded 4 Credits - please contact the International Programs Office for details.

Students wishing to taking elective courses in Spanish must test into the Advanced language level. A placement test is given one to two months before the start of the program to determine your language level.

Course Information: Link to Spanish Modules, Spanish Electives, and English Language Electives.

Elective Courses Offered during 2024

Spanish Courses Offered during 2024

Program Costs:

Summer 2025 Budgets:

• June: 4 Weeks/4 Credits (One Spanish Language Course)
  
  
• May/June or July/August: 5 Weeks/4 Credits (One Elective Course)
  
  
• May/June or July/August: 5 Weeks/7 Credits (One Spanish and One 3 Credit Elective Course)
  
  
• May/June or July/August: 5 Weeks/8 Credits (Two 4 Credit Elective Courses)
  
  
• May/June/July: 8 Weeks/8 Credits: Available by request
• May/June/July/August: 9 Weeks/11 Credits: Available by request

Interested in a program of a different length? Please contact the International Programs Office for details.

Travel Information:

Participants Make Own Travel Arrangements. Airport pick-up and return is included in the Program Fee and arranged by Universidad Veritas.

Accommodations:

Students live with local families selected for their interest in cultural exchange and experience with foreign students.

Most of the families live within walking distance of the university. Students will receive single room accommodation and can choose to be the only student staying with a host family or have housemates that are also studying at Veritas.

All host families have wireless Internet.

Host families provide breakfast and dinner. Students may purchase a lunch of rice, beans, salad, chicken or beef, and a beverage for about US $5 to $7 in the university cafeteria. Cheaper snacks and lunches are available at the university cafe.

Please upload the Homestay Preference Form with your SUNY Application.

Student Mentors:

Contact these students for first-hand information on what it is like to study at Universidad Veritas:

Joseph Santangelo (Summer 2022)

Angela Catalano: Read an article written by Angela about her experience in Costa Rica.

Student Blog:

Interested in studying at Veritas? Want to hear what Costa Rica is like from the student perspective? Read this blog written by SUNY Cortland student Gabriella Czerw!

Gabriella Czerw's Blog

Program Advisor:

Contact Hugh Anderson, SUNY Cortland Assistant Director of Study Abroad, with any questions you may have.