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Below are questions we frequently hear from Madrid students.
Below are questions we frequently hear from Madrid students.
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Q. Where are the Madrid Schedule of Classes and the Timetable?
Q. Where are the Madrid Schedule of Classes and the Timetable?
A. All Madrid students, whether matriculated at SU or visiting from other home institutions, have access to these online resources. Use the links on this page under Quick Links to view them. Brief course descriptions are available under Resources at the "View Course Descriptions." (On desktop computers, these links appear at the upper left side of the page.)
Q. I haven't studied Spanish in years, and I'm rusty. Can I enroll in a lower level than my Placement Exam result?
Q. I haven't studied Spanish in years, and I'm rusty. Can I enroll in a lower level than my Placement Exam result?
A. Short answer: Sorry, no.
Longer answer: Per SU Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics policy, students may not earn credit for a course lower than their placement exam result or that repeats prior college-level study. Syracuse Abroad is not permitted to override this university-wide policy.
But please don't worry! We can reassure you that:
You likely have greater aptitude than you think you do.
Living in Madrid is like being in a 24/7 language lab, so it's common to progress very quickly.
When you arrive in Madrid, our Spanish faculty will conduct an individual assessment to make sure you're enrolled in the appropriate language level for you (and make a change, if it's needed).
By the same token, if you have AP or other transfer credit for a specific level of Spanish, you may not take that level again for credit. You should register for the next higher level of Spanish in Madrid.
Q. I've submitted my Course Preference Form (CPF), but after talking to my advisor, I've changed my mind about a course or two. What should I do?
Q. I've submitted my Course Preference Form (CPF), but after talking to my advisor, I've changed my mind about a course or two. What should I do?
A. If you and/or your advisor(s) have any changes to the courses you originally submitted, it's no problem. You can make changes to previous course preferences by submitting a new CPF by the deadline. Note that only your most recently submitted CPF will be considered and may be used in determining course availability.
Q. When you recommend I seek advising to discuss my courses, do you mean an advisor at my home school/college? Or should I contact someone at Syracuse Abroad?
Q. When you recommend I seek advising to discuss my courses, do you mean an advisor at my home school/college? Or should I contact someone at Syracuse Abroad?
A. We're referring to an advisor at your home college or university. At some institutions, it's your study abroad advisor; at others, it's an academic advisor who is familiar with the requirements of your degree program. (You may even need to consult with more than one advisor, if different people advise you about your major and minor or dual degrees, for instance).
Q. [YOUR QUESTION HERE] :-)
Q. [YOUR QUESTION HERE] :-)
Please don't be shy; ask away! Your question could be on this page, helping other students like you.
NEXT STEP: Time to pre-select your courses!
NEXT STEP: Time to pre-select your courses!
If your questions have been answered, head to Submit Your CPF to learn how to find and complete your online Course Preference Form (CPF).
You can also return to Program Requirements, or to the Home Page to review the steps in the process.
Photo credit, top of this and previous pages: Taking in a panoramic view of el barrio de las Cortes in the Centro district of Madrid. Photo by Adam Baltaxe, Syracuse Abroad Global Ambassador (2020).
Below: El Palacio de Cristal, el Parque del Retiro de Madrid. Photo by Alaina Hauber, Syracuse Abroad Global Ambassador (2020).
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