The UDG was founded in 1972 and is the second largest university in Mexico. Seventeen courses are offered in the program and each student enrolls in two classes for six Tulane credits. No transfer credit is required if you are a Tulane University student. All courses are taught by Mexican faculty at the University of Guadalajara, except for the course on Mexican politics which is taught by the Tulane director in residence. Class sessions are two hours in length and meet Monday through Friday.
Most classes meet in the morning so that students can use the afternoon to explore the city.
Lake Chapala is Mexico's largest lake and is located about 30 miles from Guadalajara. It is the student's responsibility to purchase all required textbooks in Mexico. The program has arranged an optional group flight for Sunday, June 11, 2000. The group flight originates in New Orleans. The group will be accompanied by the Tulane director in residence and will be met at the Guadalajara airport by the staff of the University of Guadalajara.