Although extracurricular activities and personal travel contribute vitally to the student's overall European experience, attendance in class is paramount. Early departure for or late return from vacations is not allowed. Any extended travel should take place prior to the start of the program, during the semester break, or upon completion of the program. Extranjeros courses students are normally graded on the basis of mid-term and final examinations, class participation, and attendance. In some Universidad de Sevilla courses there may also be term papers, and in others, an oral final exam with the professor or only a written final exam.
All examinations are of the essay type.
Multiple choice exams are rarely given. Numerical grades are given based on a ten-point scale. Regular Universidad de Sevilla Courses Students may enroll in Universidad de Sevilla courses offered as part of the Spanish degree program. The University offers semester and yearlong courses. Fall semester courses begin in early October and end in late January.