Semester System

The Academic Year (AY) begins in March of every year and ends in December of the same year.

The First Semester (Semester Program I-SP I) starts at the beginning of March and ends in mid July. Students interested in studying at UVM during this semester must arrive by March 1 in order to participate in the Orientation Week, tutoring and registration.

The Second Semester (Semester Program II-SP II) starts at the beginning of August and ends in mid December. Students interested in studying at UVM during this semester must arrive by August 1 in order to participate in the Orientation Week, tutoring and registration.

Semester Program - Offered during Fall and Spring semesters
Eligibility: For Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced level students.

Beginner level is for students who have never taken Spanish before.
Low Intermediate level is for students who have taken 1-2 semesters or 1-2 quarters of college level Spanish.
Intermediate level must have completed 2-3 semesters or 3-4 quarters of college level Spanish.
Advanced level must have completed at least 4 semesters or 6 quarters of college level Spanish.

Possible U.S. Credits: 12-18 semester hours.
All students will take a Spanish language placement test upon arrival.