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UNIVERSIDAD SAN FRANCISCO DE QUITO

Exchange Program

Program Description

Program Dates and Deadlines:
Must meet with Education Abroad	Term	Nomination Deadline��	Application Deadline
before being nominated	Fall, Spring, or Academic Year	May 10 for Fall; October 1 for Spring	June 1 for Fall; October 25 for Spring

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Education Abroad Advisor:��

Brendan Richardson, Associate Director Phone number: 561-297-3227 Email: brichardson@fau.edu�� Schedule an appointment:

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Travel Documentation

Important notice! Passport processing times have changed. Review up-to-date details .

Routine processing times can take 10-13 weeks, and expedited applications in 7-9 weeks. Processing times begin when your application is received by a passport agency or center, and do not include mailing times. It may take up to 2 weeks for your application to be received by passport agency, and up to 2 weeks for you to receive your completed passport after agency mails it to you. Therefore, you should add an additional 4 weeks to you passport application processing time.��

A valid passport is required for all international travel. If you are traveling anywhere abroad, you need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. You may be denied boarding if you travel with a passport that appears damaged or altered.

Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Check the to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling. ��

If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you need to renew your passport, or you have any other passport questions, you can find information on the website. In addition, several U.S. Embassies and Consulates provide information to assist applicants in collecting the documentation needed. For a list of Embassies, please visit

Cumbaya is located just of Quito, which is the capital city of Ecuador. Outside of the classroom, students can enjoy what the area of Cumbaya and the city of Quito has to offer. Surrounded by vibrant neighborhoods and beautiful colonial architecture that makes the city a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Housing

USFQ matches interested international students with carefully screened host families in Quito and Cumbayá. ��Host families are required to provide students with their own bedroom (bathroom may be shared), Wifi internet access, and two meals per day (breakfast and dinner). Host families generally live within a 15-45 minute commute by public transportation from the USFQ campus in Cumbayá. ����

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Funding opportunities��

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budgetary items

These are items to consider to budget for your study abroad program:��

����ý Tuition:��

����ý Tuition Calculator - please use the tuition calculator to determine tuition��

Housing:��

Homestay in Quito for 128 days is about $3,840.00. Comes with two meals per day (breakfast and dinner)

Out of pocket expenses:

• $200 administrative fee due at time of application
• International flight
• Personal spending
• Visa expenses
• International health insurance

Health, Safety and Travel Documentation

All students must attend pre-departure sessions prior to study abroad. Education Abroad awill provide you with further details pertaining to dates, times, and virtual link�� the semester before your program.��

1) Mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Education Abroad office. This session will cover general international travel related topics such as health, safety, insurance, and travel tips.��

International Health and Travel Insurance

All ����ý students participating on an exchange program will need to register in international health and travel insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). This mandatory insurance ensures that students have access to medical and emergency support services while abroad. You can view the policy here.��

Resources

• U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory – Country Information:
• CDC:
• ����ý SHS: ����ý - Health Advisory
• WHO:
• Access to vaccine: ����ý - COVID-19 Vaccine Information
• Benefits of being fully vaccinated prior to departure for your study abroad program:

1. Reduced risk of denied entry if a country requires vaccination for entry
2. Reduced risk of having to get vaccinated abroad if it becomes mandatory in the country of study
3. Reduced risk of denied acceptance to one of our foreign universities
4. Reduced risk of denied acceptance into campus housing or host accommodations abroad
5. Reduced risk of spreading COVID-19 and its variants to other parts of the world, including the communities where we have programs
6. Reduced risk of contracting COVID-19 while abroad, which could lead to missed classes and excursions,��mandatory quarantine or isolation, and other disruptions to the program
7. Increases student access to local events, services, and travel while abroad
8. Provides more flexibility in planning study abroad extracurricular activities, including excursions
9. The WHO and U.S. CDC agree that the vaccine helps reduce the risk of serious illness and helps prevent the spread of COVID-19
10. Alongside our other prevention measures, the vaccine significantly increases protection for ����ý faculty, staff, students, and international partners

Regarding increased access because of being vaccinated, please be aware that businesses and services may legally restrict access to exclude unvaccinated individuals. Local ordinances may allow the same. In such cases, ����ý won’t be able to intervene or advocate on your behalf.