Costa Rica
Society and politics ... ecology and natural resources ... maps ... links

The program
Overview and timeline ... photo album ... orientation ... language study ... selecting a research topic ... conducting research ... social science topics ... natural science topics ... humanities topics

Information
Eligibility ... credit and grades ... academic year program ... program staff ... living arrangements ... costs ... how to apply

Contacts
Campus program advisors ... ACM office

• Download an application for Spring 2009 (in PDF format; requires the free Acrobat Reader). You can also pick up application materials from the campus program advisor. Students from non-ACM colleges must contact the ACM office in Chicago.
• Check with the program advisor for the application requirements and deadlines on your campus. The advisor can answer your questions about the program and perhaps put you in touch with past participants from your campus.
• Stop by the financial aid office to find out about remaining eligible for financial aid.
• Check with the program advisor and/or off-campus studies office about the amount and distribution of credit for the program.
• Return the completed application to the program advisor by your campus’ deadline. For spring 2007, ACM must receive completed applications (having gone through all on-campus procedures) by March 15, 2008 for regular decision or by November 1, 2008 for late decision.
• If you’re accepted, pay a non-refundable $400 deposit directly to the ACM office in Chicago to secure your place. The deposit will be applied toward your program fee. The remainder of the program fee is paid to your home ACM college.

Photo above : Students and program staff at the ACM center in San Jose.