Students may participate in one or both components. The Summer component is based in the capital, Santo Domingo, the oldest city in the Americas. For the Fall component, students are based in Santiago, the Dominican Republic's second largest city. The program includes advanced Spanish language training, regular university courses in health and special area studies courses for foreigners, and a field-based independent study project. Transportation to and from the Dominican Republic is not included in these costs.
Students are responsible for all personal expenses.
For current information on costs and payment schedules, contact the OIES Study Abroad Center. The CIC usually offers a limited number of scholarships covering a portion of the costs of the program. These are available to full-time students in good standing currently enrolled at CIC institutions. Awards are made based on need and academic ability. Application and Selection Procedure Admissions decisions are made by the program's administrative and resident directors.