This program is no longer a faculty-led program sponsored by Ohio University. However, OHIO students may still participate on this program directly through CEDEI.

In order for OHIO students to receive academic transfer credit, they MUST enroll in the CEDEI program option credited through:

St. Ambrose University- Semester in the Andes (Fall or spring terms)
Augustana- Summer Spanish in the Andes (summer term)

For more information about CEDEI and program options, please visit their website, http://www.international.cedei.org/

**Students participating on these programs MUST attend Bobcats Abroad Orientation session. Contact the Office of Education Abroad for scheduled times.

Program Length
Fall or Spring semseter, Summer program option too


Additional Information on Ecuador
To learn more about this study abroad destination, please visit the CIA World Factbook. 

Health and safety
Ohio University Office of Education Abroad suggests you follow the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control for healthy travel to your destination. Please familiarize yourself with these recommendations and requirements prior to applying to a program.

Refer to the State Department site for information related to safety and security at this destination.

Requesting accommodation for disabilities
If you plan to participate in an Ohio University-sponsored study abroad program and wish to request accommodation, you should contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) to schedule an appointment to complete an Education Abroad Disability Accommodation Request Form. We recommend you do this as early as possible to allow sufficient time to determine what accommodations may be made for this program.  

Entry and exit requirements
U.S. citizens are required to have a valid U.S. passport when traveling outside of the United States. If you plan to study or travel abroad in the next year, apply for your passport now.

Some countries also require a visa to legally enter and reside in the country.  Entry and exit requirements for this country can be found here.  US citizens will not need a visa or other special documents to enter the country for the length of this  program. Please also note that visa requirements may vary if you plan to stay in the country longer than the program dates or travel to other countries during or after the program.  Please familiarize yourself with these recommendations and requirements prior to applying to a program.

Information for Non-US citizens can be found here.  

For more information, contact:

Betsy Parytka
Dept of Modern Langauges, Chair
partyka@ohio.edu


Keely Davin
Program Coordinator
WIEC 012
davin@ohio.edu
740.593.4583