Latin American Health, Nutrition & Environmental Issues in the Dominican Republic (CIC)
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Program Contact


If you have questions regarding the application process, special needs, eligibility, or need assistance completing the requested forms, please contact:

Zach Mohs at mohs0033@umn.edu or call 612.625.9383.

Application Checklist

Follow this checklist to apply for the program.

Review the Eligibility Requirements
Apply by the Application Deadline
Apply for your passport
Research Scholarship Possibilities

Print and submit the following pieces to the Learning Abroad Center (map):

  • Print and Submit: Application Checklist
  • Learning Abroad Application

    On the top portion of the form, please indicate the following to help us identify your program:

    Program Name: French in Quebec, Dominican Republic, or Printmaking & Drawing in Venice

    Sponsor: University of Iowa
    Program Track/Host Institution: Leave blank

  • College Transcript(s)
    Submit your unofficial transcript from each college or university you have attended.

Complete and submit the following pieces to University of Iowa:

  • University of Iowa Application

  • Brief Essay
    In approximately 250 words, describe why you selected this program and how it suits your academic and personal goals. Include dates and information on any previous experiences living, traveling, or studying abroad.

  • Recommendation
    The recommendation should be from a college level adviser, professor, or TA with whom you have taken a class. Once you have applied, we let you know if there are any materials missing from your file. Your completed application is reviewed by a selection committee and you are notified in a timely manner of its decision. In some cases an interview may be required. If at any time you decide not to continue the application process or would like to apply to a different term, please contact our office immediately.

  • College Transcript(s)
    Submit your official transcript from each college or university you have attended.

  • Two Passport Photos

  • Application Fee
    Submit a $50 non-refundable application fee payable to the University of Iowa.

Eligibility Requirements
This program is open to all individuals. Eligibility does not require student or University of Minnesota status. Students meeting the criteria below are qualified to apply for this program:

  French in Quebec Latin American Health, Nutrition, & Environmental Issues in the Dominican Republic Printmaking & Drawing in Venice
Language Level One year college-level French

One year college-level Spanish required for Summer Session

Three years college-level Spanish required for fall semester (or two years plus successful participation in the summer program)

 No language prerequisite
GPA 3.0 2.5 2.5
Class Standing Freshman and above Freshman and above Freshman and above, graduate students
Other   Demonstrated interest in health and nutrition  

Application Deadlines


Submit complete applications to the Learning Abroad Center according to the appropriate deadline:

Program Deadline*
  • Printmaking in Venice
  • Summer Study in Mexico
February 15
  • Latin American Health, Nutrition & Environmental Issues in the Dominican Republic
  • French in Quebec
 March 1

*If the deadline falls on a weekend, submit your materials on the following business day.


Next Steps

Here's what to expect after submitting your application to the Learning Abroad Center:

  1. The Learning Abroad Center sends an email notification to confirm your application has been received.
  2. The Learning Abroad Center emails you to request any missing items if your application is incomplete.
  3. Once the Learning Abroad Center has reviewed your completed application, we will email you with your status. This email will contain important instructions to follow after you have received your acceptance notice from your university/co-sponsor.
  4. The university/co-sponsor emails you with a final decision regarding your acceptance into the program. This can take a week to several months.
  5. If accepted, follow the instructions outlined in the Learning Abroad Center email referred to in Step #3. You need to pay a program deposit to the Learning Abroad Center. (Do not pay a deposit to your university/co-sponsor.)
  6. Submit additional information and materials if requested by the university/co-sponsor.
  7. If you choose not to participate in the program, email your Learning Abroad Center program contact and your university/co-sponsor contact.

Program Fees

Students participating on co-sponsored programs are charged a program fee which is inclusive of the co-sponsor's program fee, University of Minnesota educational costs, and international health insurance. University of Minnesota educational costs cover application processing, advising servies, orientation, course registration, grade transfer and posting for credit as well as assistance with financial aid when applicable. Based on these additional services and benefits, the overall program fee will be higher than the co-sponsor's published program fee.

 
Last modified on November 4, 2009