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Apply to an ASA Program Apply Online Learn More About ASA Dates, Prices & Deadlines Study Abroad Programs Courses Program Eligibility FAQs Meet Our Staff Request More Info Request a Catalog Request a Call Subscribe to Newsletter Students Interested Students Accepted Students Alumni Parents & Advisors Parents Advisors		Viña del Mar, Chile - Itinerary Summer 2009 Calendar Fall 2009 Calendar Spring 2010 Calendar Summer 2010 Calendar Fall 2010 Calendar Viña del Mar - Summer 2009 Program Dates: June 26 - July 25, 2009 Host Institution: Universidad de Viña del Mar Friday, June 26 Students depart from the U.S. Saturday, June 27 Airport pick-up for students who arrive at Santiago (SCL) airport before 10am Transfer to Vina del Mar and move in with host families Sunday, June 28 Free day to rest and unpack Monday, June 29 Classes begin Friday, July 3 Day trip to Valparaiso Friday, July 10 Day trip to Isla Negra, Pablo Neruda House and Museum Friday, July 24 Final exams Saturday, July 25 End of program; students vacate their program housing. Students who depart for home on this date will be provided with transportation to SCL airport. Viña del Mar - Fall 2009 Program Dates: July 30 - December 13, 2009 Host Institution: Universidad de Viña del Mar Thursday, July 30 Students depart from the U.S. Friday, July 31 Airport pick-up for students who arrive at Santiago (SCL) airport before 10am Transfer to Vina del Mar and move in with host families August 1-2 (Sat-Sun) Free days to rest and unpack Monday, August 3 Orientation Day 1 - 10:30am: Welcome and Introduction from the UVM International Office 11:30am: Spanish placement exam (written portion) 3:00pm: Spanish placement exam (oral portion) After the placement exam, you'll complete a Registration Form to officially matriculate to the UVM. Tuesday, August 4 Orientation Day 2 - 10:00am: Have your Chilean passport photos taken; these are required by the international police (cost: US$2.80). (Chilean passport photos are a different size than American photos and the police only accept the Chilean passport photos.) 11:00am: "Living in Chile - Daily Life" seminar, includes Health and Safety information, etc. 4:00pm: "Living with a Chilean Host Family" seminar Wednesday, August 5 Orientation Day 3 - 9:00am: Register your visa with the international police; obtain your identity card. And, register your identity card with the Civil Registry of Foreigners. 4:00pm: Academic Orientation - What does it mean to study in Chile? Students to receive information about registering for classes, class schedules, etc. Thursday, August 6 Orientation Day 4 - 9:00am: Register your visa with the international police; obtain your identity card. And, register your identity card with the Civil Registry of Foreigners. 3:30pm: Course Selection and Course Schedules Friday, August 7 Orientation Day 5 - 11:30am: Campus Tour 3:30pm: Course Selection and Course Schedules Saturday, August 8 Tour of Valparaiso Monday, August 10 Classes begin Friday, August 21 Skiing trip Saturday, October 3 Day trip to Isla Negra - House and Museum of Pablo Neruda (optional trip - requires a fee) Saturday, October 10 Horseback Riding trip Saturday, October 24 Canopy - Picnic at the Botanical Gardens (optional activity - requires a fee) Friday, November 6 Day trip to a Vineyard in Casablanca (optional trip - requires a fee) Friday, November 20 Paintball (optional activity - requires a fee) Friday, November 27 Last day of classes Monday, Nov. 30 - Saturday, Dec. 12 Final exam period Sunday, December 13 End of program; students vacate their program housing. Students who depart for home on this date will be provided with transportation to SCL airport. Viña del Mar - Spring 2010 Program Dates: February 25 - July 11, 2010 Host Institution: Universidad de Viña del Mar Friday, February 26 Students depart from the U.S. Saturday, February 27 Airport pick-up for students who arrive at Santiago (SCL) airport before 10am Transfer to Vina del Mar and move in with host families Sunday, February 28 Free day to rest and unpack; meet with Site Director March 1-6: Orientation Week* Monday, March 1 Orientation* Day 1 - Welcome; Spanish written and oral placement exams Tuesday, March 2 Orientation* Day 2 - "Living in Chile" seminar, "Living with a Chilean Family" seminar Wednesday, March 3 Orientation* Day 3 - Academic Orientation Thursday, March 4 Orientation* Day 4 - Course Registration Friday, March 5 Orientation* Day 5 - Campus Tour; Course Registration Monday, March 8 Classes begin All of the following activities are included for ASA students except where noted. Dates TBA after arrival. Special activities in March: Tour of Valparaiso International Night Day trip to a vineyard Special activities in April: Horseback riding trip Visit to the National Congress Canopy - Picnic at the Botanical Gardens Special activities in May: Day trip to Isla Negra - House and Museum of Pablo Neruda Special activities in June: Paintball International Dinner, Talent Show and Photography Contest Special activities in July: Skiing trip (optional activity - requires a fee) Friday, June 25 Last day of classes June 28 - July 10 Final exam period Sunday, July 11 End of program; students vacate their program housing. Students who depart for home on this date will be provided with transportation to SCL airport. * Attendance to all orientation activities is mandatory. Students will receive their orientation schedule upon arrival. Viña del Mar - Summer 2010 Program Dates: June 25 - July 24, 2010 Host Institution: Universidad de Viña del Mar Friday, June 25 Students depart from the U.S. Saturday, June 26 Airport pick-up for students who arrive at Santiago (SCL) airport before 10am Transfer to Vina del Mar and move in with host families Sunday, June 27 Free day to rest and unpack Monday, June 28 Classes begin Friday, July 2 Day trip to Valparaiso Friday, July 9 Day trip to Isla Negra, Pablo Neruda House and Museum Friday, July 23 Final exams Saturday, July 24 End of program; students vacate their program housing and depart for home Viña del Mar - Fall 2010 Program Dates: July 30 - December 11, 2010 Host Institution: Universidad de Viña del Mar Friday, July 30 Students depart from the U.S. Saturday, July 31 Airport pick-up at Santiago airport; transfer to Vina del Mar and move in with families Sunday, August 1 Free day to rest and unpack Monday, August 2 Orientation Day 1 - 10:30am: Welcome and Introduction from the UVM International Office 11:30am: Spanish placement exam (written portion) 3:00pm: Spanish placement exam (oral portion) After the placement exam, you'll complete a Registration Form to officially matriculate to the UVM. Tuesday, August 3 Orientation Day 2 - 10:00am: Have your Chilean passport photos taken; these are required by the international police (cost: US$2.80). (Chilean passport photos are a different size than American photos and the police only accept the Chilean passport photos.) 11:00am: "Living in Chile - Daily Life" seminar, includes Health and Safety information, etc. 4:00pm: "Living with a Chilean Host Family" seminar Wednesday, August 4 Orientation Day 3 - 9:00am: Register your visa with the international police; obtain your identity card. And, register your identity card with the Civil Registry of Foreigners. 4:00pm: Academic Orientation - What does it mean to study in Chile? Students to receive information about registering for classes, class schedules, etc. Thursday, August 5 Orientation Day 4 - 9:00am: Register your visa with the international police; obtain your identity card. And, register your identity card with the Civil Registry of Foreigners. 3:30pm: Course Selection and Course Schedules Friday, August 6 Orientation Day 5 - 11:30am: Campus Tour 3:30pm: Course Selection and Course Schedules Saturday, August 7 Tour of Valparaiso Monday, August 9 Classes begin Day trips to be scheduled after students arrive (all are included for ASA students, except where noted): --Day trip to Isla Negra - House and Museum of Pablo Neruda --Horseback Riding trip --Canopy - Picnic at the Botanical Gardens --Day trip to a Vineyard in Casablanca --International Night --Visit to the National Congress --Paintball --Skiing trip (optional activity - requires a fee) --International Dinner, Talent Show and Photography Contest Friday, December 3 Last day of classes Monday, December 6 - Friday, December 10 Final exams Saturday, December 11 End of program; students vacate their program housing. Students who depart for home on this date will be provided with transportation to SCL airport.
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