Universitat de Barcelona

The Study Abroad office is called Estudios Hispánicos. They offer classes taught in both Spanish and English but they specialize in the Spanish teaching and cultural heritage. 

The university adopts a student-friendly approach by designating Fridays as class-free, allowing students the flexibility to embark on exciting adventures across Spain and Europe, extending their weekends if they so desire. 

Tips from the pros! 

• Orientation is entirely in Spanish! Get ready to use your language skills from the very beginning
• Culture electives are entirely in Spanish, no matter if they accept students of any level
• They offer some courses that provide less than 6 credits. Check with your home institution, since this is sometimes a cause of conflict
• Field trips included in the summer courses  often require lots of walking
• You won't be able to miss more than 10% of the classes to earn the credits for the course. For the summer, this means that they won't be able to miss more than 1 class in total!

Add / Drops 

• Choose courses purposefully because UB may ask you to justify if you need to drop a course
• The add / drop period is during the first week of classes. You will have to submit your request to your Site Director, who presents them to Estudios Hispánicos staff for approval
• Be aware that you might have to review alternatives with your Study Abroad advisor in your home institution 

Transcripts 

Universitat de Barcelona provides a hard copy which is mailed to CIS Abroad office about 6-9 weeks after your departure. It will be in English with the ECTS credit system, but we will mail it to the US institutions with a table for translations.

Please note that your transcript won't be release until your CIS Abroad invoice is paid in full. 

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Courses for international students are taught at Casa Convalescència, historical art nouveau venue within the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau complex, UNESCO World Heritage Site that is centrally located in Barcelona.

This institution has fostered a strong sense of social responsibility, promoting sustainability, equality, and inclusivity. It has actively engaged in community outreach programs and initiatives that contribute to the well-being and development of society. 

Add / Drops 

• You will receive an email with instructions on how to modify your courses via SAM. Students can change subjects freely but they'd need to get approvals
  
• Online changes are only possible between courses with the same number of credits
• If you wish to drop a course without replacing it, you won't be refunded
• For changes of level in Spanish language groups, you should go to class and speak first with your professor for approval
  
  

Transcripts

The UAB provides a digital copy with a security system which is emailed to CIS Abroad office about 6 weeks after your departure. It will be in Spanish and English with the ECTS credit system and a guide table for translations.

Please note that your transcript won't be released until your CIS Abroad invoice is paid in full. 

LaSalle College International (LCI)

LCI operates as a global network of schools and universities, with each campus offering a unique blend of programs in specialized disciplines. Our academic partner in Costa Rica (Veritas) is also a part of this network.

Add / Drops 

• You will submit your request to your Site Director, who will communicate with LCI's staff 
  

Transcripts 

LCI provides a hard copy transcript which is mailed to CIS Abroad office about 6-8 weeks after your departure. The transctipt will be in English with the Spanish grade system and the amount of hours per course. We will mail it to your US institution with a table for translations.

Please note that your transcript won't be released until your CIS Abroad invoice is paid in full.