Intensive Orientation Seminar in Cuernavaca
We will begin the semester with an intensive week-long orientation seminar. Throughout the weekend and following week, you will be introduced to Mexican history and cultures and spend lots of time getting to know the other students and faculty and staff. This is essential to the construction of a healthy living/learning environment. You will also be introduced to some of the key issues that you will be studying throughout the rest of the semester.
PRE-DEPARTURE DEADLINES
Fall 2026
May 1
Registration deadline (see Course Selection Questionnaire in your Global Gateway account). If you are planning to come to Mexico BEFORE the semester for a 3-week intensive Spanish course (at additional cost), please be sure to register for that by this date, as well.
Deadline for the Fieldwork Application, Internship Application and initial Independent Study Proposal (see questionnaires in your Global Gateway account)
Deadline for submitting your completed Housing and Homestay Survey (see checklist on home page).
July 15
Deadline to complete the Flight Information questionnaires located in your Global Gateway account
Registration Deadlines
September 6: Last day to switch Spanish classes for your first or only (Time 1) Spanish course
September 6: Last day to add or drop without notation (except for a second Spanish class)
October 25: Last day to switch Spanish classes for second and/or third Spanish course
November 1: The last day to withdraw from a full semester class (with “W” for “Withdrawal” on your transcript).
PRE-DEPARTURE DEADLINES
Spring 2027
November 1
Registration deadline (see the Course Selection Questionnaire in your Global Gateway account). If you are planning to come to Mexico BEFORE the semester for a 3-week intensive Spanish course (at additional cost), please be sure to register for that by this date, as well.
Deadline for the Fieldwork Application, Internship Application and initial Independent Study Proposal (see questionnaires in your Global Gateway account)
Deadline for submitting your completed Housing and Homestay Survey.
January 5
Deadline to complete the Flight Information questionnaires located in your Global Gateway account
Registration Deadlines
February 1: Last day to switch Spanish classes for your first or only (Time 1) Spanish course
February 9: Last day to add or drop a course without notation
March 15: Last day to switch Spanish classes for second and/or third Spanish course
March 21: The last day to withdraw from a full semester class (with “W” for “Withdrawal” on your transcript).
Important Semester Dates
Please note that this calendar is subject to changes. If we have to make significant changes, we will update this online calendar and also send it to you. What we know WON’T change at all are the starting and ending dates, holidays, and spring break dates. Other program components are subject to change.
