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Fall 2008:
Spring 2009
The Universidad de las Américas, (UDLA) is located in Puebla, Mexico, named a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987. Founded in 1531, Puebla's cultural richness can be seen in its picturesque streets and colonial architecture. Guarded by the two great volcanoes Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, along with the Malinche and Pico de Orizaba (Citlaltepetl), the city occupies a privileged place within the archeological geography of Mexico.
UDLA is located just five minutes from the historic city of Cholula, located at 7,200 feet above sea level in a valley surrounded by mountains. The university is also only one hour from the site of Cacaxtla, two hours from Teotihuacan, the "City of the Gods," and 70 miles from Mexico City.
UDLA has a tradition of more than fifty years of teaching expertise in Mexico. It was founded in 1940 in Mexico City as Mexico City College. In 1963, the College was renamed the University of the Americas. In 1970, it moved to Puebla, and in 1985, it became the Universidad de las Americas-Puebla.The University currently enrolls over 5,500 students with more than 270 full-time faculty members.
Students may enroll in a variety of courses and may transfer up to 15 credits per semester back to Mason, provided the letter grade is a "C" or above. The courses are transfer credit, and therefore will not factor into the GPA of the participant.
For a list of the courses currently taught at UDLA click here.
If you are interested in living with a Mexican host family, you will be placed with one that lives close to the University. The University also provides dormitory living. Double rooms are standard; however, single rooms may be available for an additional fee.
This program is open to Mason students ONLY. Students must be at least a second semester sophomore at the time of departure and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students should not study abroad the last semester of their senior year if they plan to graduate on time.
Paid to Mason:
Paid to UDLA:
Not included:
Financial aid may apply. For more information, please contact the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible.
If a student applies and is accepted into the direct exchange program and then drops out of the program, they are still responsible for paying the $300 administrative fee to CGE.
Fall 2008: Semester: March 1, 2008.
Spring 2009 Semester: October 1, 2008.
International university deadlines may vary. Please be in contact with the program officer for regular updates.
To apply, first, consult the How to Apply section and then complete the online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please contact the program officer for further application instructions. Download and turn in the forms below:
You can pick up application materials from the Center for Global Education Office.
For more information, please attend a study abroad info session.
Program Officer: Denise Elles-Mdahuar