Spain Summer
Semester in Spain
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
APU partners with Semester in Spain (SIS), who hosts a 4-8 week summer study abroad program in the city of Sevilla, promoting immersive learning, intercultural engagement, & inclusive Christian community. Semester in Spain is a program of Trinity Christian College.
Live with a host family, volunteer with a local non-profit, participate in a small group or local church, and connect with a language exchange partner. Diverse students of all Spanish proficiency levels and fields of study are welcomed to participate in an experience centered around personal and faith growth, academic advancement, and professional development. Whether for a semester, summer term, service-learning, or study tour, students will take on learning both in class and on excursions exclusively in Spanish with professors native to Spain!
SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS
University level Spanish courses offered
Option to take a service learning course for all levels
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided by host family with particular emphasis on Spanish cooking
Connection to a language exchange partner
Three faculty-led visits within Sevilla per term
One faculty-led excursion within Spain per term
Various cultural activities
Participate in a small local church
SIS COURSES
Students my opt for Summer Term 1, Term 2, or both
Course offerings for Intermediate and Advanced level students
Students take one or two intensive courses per term in either history, literature, grammar, art history, modern culture, or medical terminology.
In the service-learning class, Acción Solidaria, students serve the community with various non-profit organizations, hear from guest speakers about challenges and areas of hope in Spain, and reflect and pray together.
Students can select 4-14 credits of university level Spanish courses.
4-6 credits earned for a single term
8-12 credits earned for both terms
All Levels
SIS 450 Acción Solidaria (Service Learning) 0-2 Credits | Fall, Spring; 4 Credits | Summer Term 2
Intermediate
SIS 201 Intermediate Spanish 4 Credits | Fall, Spring, Summer Term 1
SIS 202 Intermediate Spanish II 4 Credits | Fall, Spring, Summer Term 2
Advance
SIS 307 Modern Spanish Culture 4 Credits | Fall, Spring; 2 Credits | Summer Term 1, Summer Term 2
SIS 321 Advanced Conversation and Oral Expression 4 Credits | Fall, Spring, Summer Term 2
SIS 322 Survey of Art, Culture & Religion in the Golden Age 4 Credits | Fall, Spring, Summer Term 2
SIS 326 Literature & Legends of Sevilla Made Alive 4 Credits | Summer Term 1
SIS 331 Spanish for Health Care 4 Credits | Spring, Summer Term 1
SIS 351 Advanced Grammar and Composition 4 Credits | Fall, Spring, Summer Term 1, Summer Term 2
APU REQUIREMENTS
APU prerequisites are mandatory.
Registration is all through your APU Account. Upon acceptance, students will be granted access to register for study away sections of the courses.
TRANSFER CREDIT & COURSE SUBSTITUTION
Students will need to complete a Transfer Credit & Course Substitution (TCCS) Form to transfer course credit to APU credits.
A TCCS Form will be required for courses not already approved by APU. Submitted forms go through all academic required departments and results (approvals or denials) are emailed back to students. Results from the TCCS process must be obtained prior to departure so you only take courses that count towards your degree. Keep the results so you have proof of how your program courses will count once you complete them.
PROGRAM COSTS: 2024 - 2025
Program Costs Charged to Student's APU Account
SIS Tuition per Summer Term $3,000
SIS Program Costs per Summer Term (Housing & Meals) $1,000
(Required) International Insurance Cost $50
APU UG University Service Fee $100
APU Study Away Fee $50
(Optional) APU Health Fee/Medical Insurance $755*
Out-of-Pocket Expenses (Students Pay Directly)
International airfare, some meals, optional excursions, souvenirs, etc.
$100 application fee
$5 digital transcript fee
*Regular APU student health insurance & waiving options apply.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Charges - See above.
Financial Aid - Financial aid (Federal, State, APU Institutional) is not able to be applied to your account unless you already have remaining unused aid on your account from a previous semester.
*APU Catalog Financial Aid Policy for the Spain Summer Program. Access all related policies here.
Payment Due Dates - Same as regular APU summer payment due dates.
ADVISING ROLES & RESOURCES
Program - Consult with Semester in Spain for all questions about the program and items they need from you.
APU Study Away - Consult with APU CCEL Study Away to explore which program is the best fit for you. Accepted students are provided a canvas site that will have all preparation materials including information on how to register, program charges, etc.
APU Academic Advising - Make an appointment with Academic Advising (APU Academic Success Center or Faculty Advisor) to make sure the program you are interested in has the courses to keep you on track to graduate on time. Reference the course information on this site.
APU Student Services Center - Consult your account specialist with any financial aid questions. Reference the program costs, charges & financial aid information on this site.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Program Application - Complete the Spain Summer Application with Semester in Spain.
Advisor Form - Part of the SIS application includes a form you will need to have processed by APU Study Away. Please allow up to 2 weeks.
For any forms your program needs you to get APU Study Away signatures, send them to studyaway@apu.edu.
Application Response - The program will communicate if they accept you as a participant. However, before committing to the program, we advise confirming APU program advising, APU academic advising and APU financial advising.
Study Away 101 Completion - If accepted, you will be sent a link to self-enroll in the APU Study Away Canvas course to complete all APU forms/preparation.
PROGRAM TYPE - Type #5, APU Approved Summer Program
PROGRAM & TERM STATUS - The Spain Summer Program is offered during the summer term. Check with Living & Learning International for program status.
“The faith building component, academic component, and cultural component were the best. I feel like I was able to grow in my faith because of everything we did in Spain... Through this study away opportunity I was able to be integrated into another culture that was new to me, and I believe it helped me grow as a person and change my perspective on my own identity.”
- Genesis, Psychology Major