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  • Locations: San Jose, Costa Rica; San Jose, Costa Rica; San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: International Studies Abroad 
  • Restrictions: U of A applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year U of A Application Deadline U of A Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 11/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Summer 2025 04/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission 05/22/2025 07/23/2025
Fall 2025 04/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** If you are applying for an external program, please note the U of A application deadline listed may be different than the external program provider's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Study Abroad Advisor: Bumpers College: Miranda Behrends, College of Architecture & Design: Brian Poepsel, College of Education & Health Professions: Miranda Behrends, College of Engineering: Madison Barnes, Fulbright College: Katie Sabo, Walton College: Kat Stoddard Type of Program: External
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5 Credit Hours Available: Between 12-18 Credit Hours
Area of Study: Advertising/Public Relations, Agri, Food & Life Sciences, American Studies, Anthropology, Architecture, Art, Biology, Business (Economics), Business (General), Business (International), Business (Management), Business (Mktg & Logistics), Childhood Education, Communication, Community Health Promotion, Comp Lit and Cultural Studies, Creative Writing, Earth Science, Education, English, Environmental Soil & Water Sci, Food, Human Nutrition & Hsptly, Gender Studies, Geography, Geology, Health Science, History, Human Development & Family Sci, Humanities, International Relations, Latin Amer. and Latino Studies, Law, Philosophy, Plant Science, Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Wildlife Habitat Credit Type: Transfer Credit
Open to non-U of A students?: No Click here for a definition of this term Automatic Discounts: STAB Scholarship
Housing Options: Homestay COVID-19 Vaccination: Vendor strongly recommends (ISA); https://studyabroad.uark.edu/pandemic-studyabroad/
Program Description:
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Full-Time Service-Learning Program

San José, Costa Rica

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Why ISA?

ISA Service-Learning offers opportunities for you to make an impact in a community abroad, enhance your cultural competency, and develop key skills that you’ll use for the rest of your life.

Choosing San José

San José is the political, economic and cultural hub of Costa Rica. It is the perfect place to experience a bustling and cosmopolitan Latin American metropolis and learn about the real-world complexities of international development.

Learning by Reflection

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Learning does not happen as the result of an experience itself, but through intentional reflection upon an experience. Therefore, a vital part of service-learning is critical reflection through a guided curriculum.Learn More »