About the Program

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Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
June 27
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Alicante Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to the hotel/their assigned housing.

June 28
Orientation

Mandatory CEA/University of Alicante Orientation will be held.

June 29 - 28
Welcome Reception

CEA Welcome Reception will be held at La Villa Residence Hall.

June 29
Classes Begin

Classes begin at University of Alicante on this day.

June 29
Transfer

Students will be transferred to their assigned housing.

July 22
Farewell Reception

CEA Farewell Reception will be held at a local restaurant.

July 24
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at University of Alicante.

July 25
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$3,995
$3,995
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$275
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$900
$1,600
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$145
$145
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$70
$119
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$595
$1,280
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$298
$714
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$89
$208
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,092 $8,336