Mexico City, Mexico
Program Details
Participants will be in Mexico City visiting the Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia, walking through Chapultepec, seeing Chinampas en Xochimilco, visiting Teotihuacan, learning at El Templo Mayor, going to the Archivo Nacional de la Nación, and doing archival research.
This is a unique opportunity to see firsthand primary texts studied in prior courses. Participants will have classes at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México at Ciudad Universitaria, a UNESCO World Heritage Site!
Important Dates
| Item | Date | Amount Due |
|---|---|---|
| Application & Deposit Deadline | January 26, 2026 | $500.00 |
| Payment #1 Deadline | February 23, 2026 | $1,500.00 |
| Payment #2 Deadline | March 23, 2026 | $1,500.00 |
| Flight Deadline | April 17, 2026 | Estimated $700 |
| Travel Dates* | May 18 - June 8, 2026 | -- |
*Exact travel dates may be subject to change.
Program Costs
Billable amounts are what students pay to SLCC and the Engaged Learning Office for facilitating the study abroad program (e.g. accommodations, activities, some meals, etc.).
Non-billable amounts are the amount that students need to pay for themselves to participate in the program. The amounts shown on the table below are rough estimates on these items and each student will need to budget according to their individual needs.
| Billable Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Tuition* (3 Credits) | $778.00 |
| Program Fee | $3,000.00 |
| In-Country Transportation | |
| Tour Company Fee | |
| Travel Insurance | |
| Hosted Meals | |
| Billable Total | $3,778.00 |
*Tuition varies based on residency status and total credits registed for the semester.
| Non-Billable Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Airfare | $700.00 |
| Meals | $500.00 |
| Emergency Funds | $300.00 |
| U.S. Passport & Related Fees | $165.00 |
| Immunizations & Medical Visit | $75.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $200.00 |
| Wi-fi/eSIM | $50.00 |
| Non Billable Estimated Total | $1,990.00 |
| Estimated Total | $5,768.00 |
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Participants are required to purchase their own flights. The Engaged Learning Office will provide dates and flight information of faculty members so participants can plan accordingly.
Note: Participants are only required to purchase round trips to and from their program destination.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this program, all participants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a current SLCC student
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.0
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a valid passport
- Provide proof of ability to travel outside of the United States and return safely
- Provide proof of health insurance
Courses
After being accepted into the program, participants will be eligible to register for INTL 2900: Experiencing Latin America (3 credits) for the Summer 2026 semester.
Faculty Contact
Dr. Carolina Bloem, Associate Professor & Director of The Center for Latin American Studies
carolina.bloem@slcc.edu
801-957-4512
Taylorsville Redwood Campus, AAB 162
Cancellation & Withdraw
If you need to withdraw from a Study Abroad program, you may be refunded depending on how far in advance you are withdrawing. There are costs associated with each program. Some of these costs are non-refundable. Advanced payments on each student's behalf may not be reimbursed if a student withdraws or is unable to participate. Students are responsible for all non-refundable advanced payments. If a student is unable to participate for any reason, SLCC reserves the right to determine the amount of refund, if any.
Accessibility
Please Note: All program excursions require an extensive amount of walking including stairs, hills and rough terrain.
If you have difficulties with mobility or have other accessibility needs, please contact Accessibility and Disability Services to see if reasonable accommodations are available.