Study Abroad

bull fighter statue in front of roman ruins — *Guanajuato, Mexico 2012*

Want to travel abroad? Make it happen!

Studying abroad increases oral proficiency and intercultural communicative competence, which are goals and a professional expectation that both Spanish and Portuguese majors have. Students are encouraged to seek out immersion experiences at home and abroad, formally and informally.

Of the 30 credit hours required for a Spanish or Portuguese major – 15 credit hours may be completed through study abroad programs.
Of the 24 credit hours required for a Second major in Spanish or Portuguese– 12 credit hours may be completed through study abroad programs.
Of the 18 credit hours required for a Spanish or Portuguese minor – 12 credit hours may be completed through study abroad programs.

Where to Begin

Learn the Terms
Get Your Passport
Search Programs
Meet your Study Abroad Advisor
Work together with an advisor to determine the ideal semester term to study abroad and establish classes that you will need to fulfill while studying abroad to stay on track with your academic plan at UNM.  Look over list of approved programs that may be a good fit for your academic goals.
Meet With Your Academic Advisor
After meeting with a Global Education Advisor and your Academic Advisor make an appointment with S&P Department Faculty Advisor for Undergraduate Studies, Carmen Julia Holguin-Chaparro. cjhch@unm.edu
This appointment is required for all Spanish and Portuguese majors (includes second majors and minors) who want department credit for courses taken abroad. If you fail to make this appointment you run the risk of not having your courses approved. During your appointment discuss the courses you have planned to take and determine if they are equivalent with a UNM course.
Explore Your Resource
Complete Your GEO Application
Apply to your Host University
Get Ready to Go!
Stay Connected!

While you are abroad:
Reach out if you have any questions or concerns
Send your advisor updates! Advisors love to hear about your experiences.

When you return:
Utilize returnee resources
Share your story: volunteer at study abroad events and encourage your friends to study abroad!

Upon return it is recommended that students make an appointment with S&P Faculty Advisor for Undergraduate Studies, Carmen Julia Holguin-Chaparro to obtain course equivalencies. cjhch@unm.edu

Transferable study abroad courses must have an equivalent course offered at UNM to be applicable to any Spanish or Portuguese major, second major or minor. Students should be familiar with the UNM courses that are repeatable for credit (most courses are not) when taking courses abroad.

PORT 414 and PORT 461 are repeatable courses as topics change.
SPAN 301, SPAN 429, SPAN 439, SPAN 449 and SPAN 479 are repeatable courses as topics change.

In order for a Spanish or Portuguese course to count towards a major, second major or minor, course must be 300/400 level.
Please note: Courses transferred from abroad that have already been completed at UNM, will not be awarded credit

The following course material should be submitted to the Faculty Advisor for Undergraduate Studies in order to get final approval.