Plaza España

winterim

DATES: Dec. 28  – Jan. 23 (3 weeks), 2026
CREDIT: 3 credits
ELG: 2.5 GPA minimum
LANG. REQS: None

Cost: $4,025* See full breakdown >>

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Program Structure

In the winterim session students will take classes at the SAIIE Center. Students in this program can chose from one of the following 3 credit courses:

  • ART 301 World Art (Taught in English) - View syllabus
  • MGT/MKT 301 Business Communication (Taught in English) - View syllabus
  • MGT 360 International Management (Taught in English) - View syllabus
  • SPA 354 Artistic Expression and Society in the Spanish Speaking World (Taught in Spanish) - View syllabus
  • SPA 371 Business Spanish (Taught in Spanish). 

Please note:

  • Classes during the winterim are held from Monday through Friday, and the duration of the classes are 2hrs and 15 min.
  • We are currently in the process of updating several course syllabi. If you would like to view any of the syllabi or have specific questions, please contact our Program Manager, Sean Chipres, at seanrc@saiie.com 

Requirements

  • A student must have at least sophomore standing at the time of participation.
  • A student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale.
  • A student must be in good academic standing at the time of participation.
  • For courses taught in Spanish, 5 semester college-level Spanish is required.

 

Program Dates, Costs and Deadlines

Winterim 2026

Winterim 2026 Dates: 

Dec. 27  Depart the US 
Dec. 28  Arrive in Seville, Spain 
Dec. 29  Orientation / Classes begin / Included Free Bus Tour around Seville
Jan. 1  Holiday
Jan. 5  Three Kings parade
Jan. 6  Holiday
Jan. 9  Included Córdoba day trip
Jan. 13  Mid-Term Exam
Jan. 16  Included Granada day trip
Jan. 22  Final Exams and Farewell Meal
Jan. 23  End of the Term, Accommodation Checkout by noon, and First Possible Day to Depart


Winterim 2026 Program Cost*

  • $4,025 (TBD)

Winterm 2026 Program Cost Includes:

  • UW-La Crosse Education Abroad program fees and support services before, during, and after the program
  • SAIIE full-time tuition and fees
  • Airport reception and on-site orientation
  • 24/7 on-site support throughout the term
  • Accommodation with most meals and one load of laundry per week
  • Mandatory CISI health and medical evacuation insurance
  • Program excursions (Granada & Córdoba day trips)
  • Bus tour around the city
  • Welcome and Farewell meals

Winterim 2026 Out-of-Pocket Costs Includes:

  • U.S. Passport ($135)
  • Airfare (estimated at $1,200)
  • Meals not includes with accommodation (estimated at $150)
  • Mandatory International Student Identification Card (ISIC) ($25)
  • Local transportation (estimated at $50)
  • Optional social/cultural weekly activities (estimated at $300)
  • School supplies and books (estimated at $25)
  • Additional travel and personal expenses (will vary based on students' spending habits, travel plans before or after the program, etc.)

*Costs subject to change, please contact us for the most up-to-date program costs.


APPLICATION DEADLINES

TERM ABROAD   CYCLE OPENS   DEADLINE         
Winterim April 1 Nov. 1 


Missed the deadline? Please contact us to enquire about late application options.

Academic Credit, Grading, and Transcript

When you are accepted into the SAIIE program you should inform your academic advisor and study abroad office at your home campus about your intent to go abroad on our program to make sure you will receive all the credits that you take through the SAIIE program.

To learn more about Credit Transfer, Grading and Transcript please visit our website here

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COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

 

Cocurricular Activities / Winterim

CULTURAL/SOCIAL ACTIVITIES 

We offer weekly optional activities (2-3) to our students throughout the program. Some of these activities can be a cooking class, going to a ceramic workshop, tapas evening tasting, etc

Before arrival we will send our students an email with the list of activities. 

TRIPS

We offer every winterim a day trip to Cordoba and Granada which are included in program costs. 

Please notice: this trip can be subject to change.

INTERCAMBIO PROGRAM

We offer a language exchange service, the “intercambio program”. Students interested please contact the director, Ms. Samantha Chipres, once you arrive in Sevilla.  

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