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Orientation
IAP expects you to be an active participant in preparing yourself for your study abroad experience. As a participant on an IAP program, you will receive a pre-departure orientation, either in-person or online. The type and format of this orientation will vary by program and will be provided to you upon acceptance to the program.
Visa
A student visa is required. U.S. citizens must have a U.S. passport valid for at least six months beyond the end of the program. CIEE will provide you with visa information.
You are advised NOT to leave the U.S. for any international travel up to three months before the program begins as your passport must be turned over to the consulate for visa processing. If you must be out of the country prior to the program start date, there is no guarantee that the consulate will process the visa in time for your departure.
Student visas cannot be extended in Spain.
Getting to Your Program
You are responsible for arranging round-trip transportation to the program site.
Insurance
You will be enrolled in the UW System required health insurance through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) and the cost of the insurance coverage is included in program fees. The iNext card for evacuation purposes is also included in CIEE fees.
Offered through CIEE, the Liberal Arts (LA) and Advanced Liberal Arts (ALA) in Seville programs are approved UW affiliate programs.
On the LA program, you will take one intensive session course (for credit) the first few weeks of the program based upon the result of your language placement exam. After the intensive session, you will choose a combination of four courses from CIEE courses, Cursos Para Extranjeros, and regular university courses.
On the ALA program, you will take one intensive session course (for credit) the first few weeks of the program based upon the result of your language placement exam. After the intensive session, you will choose four courses. Three must be from the Universidad de Sevilla and UPO course offerings and the fourth course may be taken either from the Universidad de Sevilla and UPO offerings or a CIEE Study Center, Teaching Development, or Business and Society course.
You will be working closely with both IAP and CIEE on this program. You can access the program
LA and
ALA pages through the CIEE website to learn more about the academics, housing, excursions and activities, and location.
Seville is located in the south west of the Iberian Peninsula. Situated on the River Guadalquivir, it is the capital of the region of Andalusia and has a Mediterranean climate. Seville was one of the last footholds of the Moorish empire that ruled the Iberian Peninsula. It is home to the ingenious barber of Seville and the tempestuous Carmen, famous operas set in the city. The great Renaissance painters Velázquez and Murillo were born here, and Ferdinand and Isabel ruled Spain from the royal apartments in the Alcazar Palace.
Though the city preserves its past, modern Seville is the commercial hub of Andalusia. For a city of fewer than 800,000, Seville offers amazing cultural activities, from flamenco to classical, pop, and jazz concerts. Its metropolitan population of around 1.5 million makes it Spain’s fourth-largest city.
Getting to Your Program
You will make your own flight arrangements but are given guidelines for arrival date and times by CIEE.
Visa
A student visa is required for U.S. citizens studying in Spain for a semester or academic year. CIEE will provide you with visa information. U.S. citizens must have a U.S. passport valid for at least six months beyond the end of the program. If you are not a U.S. citizen, contact your Study Abroad Advisor for guidance.
You are advised NOT to leave the U.S. for any international travel up to three months before the program begins as your passport must be turned over to the consulate for visa processing. If you must be out of the country more than a couple of days prior to the program start date, there is no guarantee that the consulate will process the visa in time for your departure.
Student visas cannot be extended in Spain.
Orientation
IAP expects you to be an active participant in preparing yourself for your study abroad experience. As a participant on an IAP program, you will receive a pre-departure orientation, either in-person or online. The type and format of this orientation will vary by program and will be provided to you upon acceptance to the program.
A mandatory weeklong orientation session is conducted in Seville at the beginning of the program. You will be introduced to the country, culture, and academic program, and also provided practical information about living in Spain.
Housing
You may choose between a local host (room in a Spanish home), residencia option (shared residence hall with other CIEE students), or shared apartments (mix of CIEE and Spanish/international students). Only academic year students may choose to move into private apartments with Spaniards (not with other Americans) during the spring semester.
All meals are provided in the homestay. The residencia option provides all meals except Sunday lunch and limited service during breaks. In shared apartments, you are responsible for purchasing and preparing your own meals.
Given the size of Seville, you should expect to use public transportation or could have up to a 30 minute walk from your place of residence to your classes.
Excursions and Activities
The academic program is supplemented by field trips and excursions to points of interest in Seville and Spain. Past excursions have included: Granada, Cordoba, Aracena, and Cadiz. Every week you’ll receive an e-newsletter that announces happenings around Seville and what cultural activities the program has planned.
The Seville program provides opportunities for you to interact with Sevillianos. Opportunities include interest groups, professional development workshops, intercambios, writing center and language tutorials, volunteer opportunities, and the opportunity to work on a student publication.
Insurance
You will be enrolled in the UW System required health insurance through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) and the cost of the insurance coverage is included in program fees.
On-Site Support
The LA and ALA program each have a Resident Director and the CIEE Study Center has a large staff, all available for on-site assistance.
How to Apply
First, make sure you have reviewed the information for Prospective Students on the IAP web.
There is also specific Academic Planning information that you should review.
Next login to the IAP Online Application. UW Affiliate programs may require you to apply directly to the affiliate either simultaneously during the IAP application process OR after you have received a preliminary acceptance decision from IAP. Be sure to read the instructions carefully for information on when to apply to the affiliate.
The following supplemental application materials are also required as part of the application to this program and will become available to you through the on-line application:
Program Forms
CIEE Online Application
Unofficial Transcript (Student Record)
Unofficial Transcript - OPTIONAL - Additional File
Please Note: Forms are subject to change. Complete the forms according to the checklist provided to you in the online application portal.
After the Deadline
IAP will review your application and make a preliminary acceptance decision. You will be notified about IAP's decision by email. The affiliate university or organization will make the final decision on your acceptance to the program.
