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UNIVERSIDADE DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
University´s Foreign Exchange Student Guide 2005-2006CONTENTS
GETTING TO THE USC, SANTIAGO AND LUGOACADEMIC PROCEDURES
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS
PRACTICAL LIFE AT THE UNIVERSITYWelcome Speech of the Rector
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (past , present , future)
FURTHER INFORMATION University website: http://www.usc.es
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| Sectors | Number of Vacancies |
% |
| Students of 1st and 2nd cycle | 1.080 |
79,82% |
| 3rd Cycle Students and Researchers in Period of Training | 110 |
8,13% |
| Mobility and Exchange Programmes Students | 100 |
7,39% |
| Postgraduate Students, CAP Students or equivalent | 25 |
1,85% |
| Teaching and Research Staff// Administration and Services Staff | 10 |
0,74% |
| Disabled Members of the University Community | 28 |
2,07% |
| Total | 1353 |
100% |
2. RATES AND VACANCIES
Once the corresponding economic scales have been considered, accommodation vacancies are assigned to students whose personal income (RPD) is less than 9.000€.
Room rates per month are the same as the previous year’s rates. “A”, “B” and “C” fee types are updated according to RPI (3,2%):
(*) Percentage of subsidy in relation to 257€ or 220 €.
- Applicants who are economically independent and do not duly justify this condition or their financial situation will be charged the amount stated above.
- The concession of scholarships and grants by the Ministry of Education and Science (MEC) is incompatible with any other grant of similar support offered by any other institution and organism, public or private. Students awarded with a residence scholarship by the MEC will be excluded from the subsidies stated in this call.
- Teaching and Research Staff (TRS), Administration and Services Staff, as well as Postgraduate and CAP students or equivalent, will be entitled to obtain at the most the grant corresponding to quota E.
- The different types of quotas are assigned according to the increasing order of RPD.
- The deadline for complaints about the awarded quotas is 7 days after the publication of their allocation. No reclamation or declarations will be taken into account after the mentioned deadline. The Commission of Guarantees, in accordance with article 14 of the Regulation of the SUR, will be in charge of resolving them.
3. WHO MAY APPLY FOR A PLACE AT THE SUR?
A. STUDENTS OF 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD CYCLE, OF POSTGRADUATE AND CAP COURSES, OF NATIONAL MOBILITY AND INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES, AND RESEARCHERS IN EDUCATION.
- 1st and 2nd cycle students who matriculate in a centre of the USC during the academic period 2005-2006.
- Students who matriculate in the 3rd cycle during the academic period 2005-2006, and students that participate in any national mobility and international exchange at the USC.
- Students who matriculate in postgraduate and CAP courses or equivalent during the academic year 2005-2006.
- Researchers in education with the categories stated in article 34 of the Statutes of the University.
- Residents and colleagues who already occupied a place at the SUR during the period 2004-2005 and who fulfil the established requirements in this summons for readmission. Individuals in this situation will be given preference over new applicants in the allocation of vacancies at the SUR.
B. TEACHING AND RESEARCH STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICES STAFF
- All staff members that have a working or administrative relation with the university and justify the necessity of temporarily staying in a residence of the SUR.
Research staff in general, for periods than are duly justified as researching stays at institutes and departments of the USC, with full time dedication.
A. STUDENTS OF 1ST AND 2ND CYCLE
The total score in this sector will be the sum of that obtained in accordance with the academic and economic criteria that are specified as follows:
ACADEMIC SCORE:
- Students coming from the school-leaving examination LOXSE or FP modules: Their academic score will be given by the final mark of the PAAU or from the record of the advanced year of professional formation in accordance with the following scale
First class distinction (10) 4 Excellent (9,0 - 9,9) 3 Notable (7,0 - 8,9) 2 Pass (5,0 – 6,9) 1 Fail (0 - 4,9) 0 - University Students
The scoring will be done applying the following scale:
(The average is calculated in accordance with the Protocol of Collaboration signed between the Ministry of Education and University Ordination and the Universities of Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña and Vigo, for the evaluation of academic records. DOG of 23th March 2005).
Prize 4 First class distinction (9,0 – 10) 3 Notable (7,0 - 8,9) 2 Pass (5,0 – 6,9) 1 Fail (0 - 4,9), renounced or not presented 0
2. 1. a. If the student comes from plans not structured in credits, (i.e., previous to reform R.D. 1497/1987, of 27th November 1987, BOE of 14th December 1987), the student should have passed, between the convocations of February and July of the academic year 2004-05, a number of subjects superior or equal to the half of those that were matriculated.
2. 1. b. If the student comes from plans structured in credits (i.e., subsequent to the reform), the student should have passed, between the convocations of February and July of the academic year 2004-05, a 50% of the total credits in those that were matriculated.
2. 1. c. If the student did not attend studies during the academic year 2004-2005, requirements 2. 1. to 2. 1. b. will be asked for with respect to the latest year realised.
2. 2. Readmission Students: They have to fulfil the following requirements:
2. 2. a. Students coming from plans not structured in credits (i.e. previous to the reform): They should have passed, in the convocations of February and July of the academic year 2004-2005, two annual subjects or four four-monthly.
2. 2. b. Students coming from plans structured in credits (i.e. subsequent to the reform): They should have passed, in the convocations of February and July of the academic year 2004-2005, a minimum of 30 credits or, in those cases in which less than 60 credits were matriculated, a half of these.
As a general rule, the maximum number of years that the students will be allowed to remain in the SUR for the procedure of readmission, unless they begin 3rd cycle studies or are researchers in education, will be equal to the duration of their established career in the corresponding study plan. Residents and colleagues that follow careers in which it is expected to write a final project, will have the right to stay for one more year. Likewise, the students who participated during the academic year 2004-2005 in some of the national mobility programmes or international exchange, and that were residents or colleagues in the previous year will have the right to readmission. In the case of those postgraduate students who were residents in the SUR during the academic year 2004-2005, they will have the right to readmission during the postgraduate course for which they were admitted.
Only in the moment of application, faced with the non-fulfilment of the academic requirements, the students will be entitled to forward the arguments they consider appropriate, always properly accredited (reasons of health, accredited by medical records issued by the family doctor or the specialist assigned by the public health service; personal matters, judicial resolutions, etc.). The Vice-rectorship of Cultural Advisory Service to the University Community will summon the Commission of Guarantees that, in accordance with the agreement laid out in article 14 of the Regulations of the SUR, will be charged to consider the supposed exceptions presented. There will be no reclamation against its decision.
ECONOMIC SCORE:
It will be established according to the family income (FI) of the applicant, -determined in accordance with articles 12 and 13 of the Order ECI/1194/2005, of the 29th April, from the Ministry of Education and Science, where the regulatory bases are approved and grants are summoned for the individuals who begin university studies in the year 2005-2006 (BOE of the 3rd May 2005)-, without taking away the reduction for work yield contemplated in article 46 bis from the law 40/1998 in writing given by the Law 46/2002, divided by the number of members in the family unit. That is to say, the personal income available (PIA)=FI/nº computable members ; being the FI:
- For declared incomes: squares 470 + 472 + 477 – 474 – 737.
- For non-declared incomes: gross income of all kinds (salaries, yields from movable capital, etc.), less deductible costs and retention.
The economic score for each application will be calculated in accordance with the RPD (Available Personal Income). The equivalent in points is as follows:
RPD up to 2.100 € 4 points Between 2.100,01 € and 2.600 € 3,8 points Between 2.600,01 € and 3.100 € 3,6 points Between 3.100,01 € and 3.600 € 3,4 points Between 3.600,01 € and 4.100 € 2,5 points Between 4.100,01 € and 4.600 € 2 points Between 4.600,01 € and 5.100 € 1,5 points Between 5.100,01 € and 5.600 € 0,9 points Between 5.600,01 € and 6.300 € 0,7 points Between 6.300,01 € and 7.100 € 0,5 points Between 7.100,01 € and 8.000 € 0,3 points Between 8.000,01 € and 9.000 € 0,1 points RPD over 9.000 € 0 points In the case of a tie in the global score of two or more applicants, an order of preference will be given for the family incomes available, in order of smallest to greatest, regardless of academic score.
B. 3rd CYCLE STUDENTS AND RESEARCHERS IN EDUCATION
The academic score for those who begin 3rd year studies will come given by the average mark obtained in the 1st and 2nd year studies. Those who were residents in the previous year, in the 1st and 2nd year sector, will have the right to readmission provided they complete the requirements established in this summons for such condition.Those who were already residents in the year 2004-2005, for this sector, must have passed the 50% of the credits in those that they were matriculated.
The new admission researchers in education will have to be matriculated in the stage of thesis with a dedication equal to or greater than part-time or to be funded for public category research. The criterion for the adjudication of places in these cases will be the order of presentation of application. The researchers in education who were already residents will have the right of readmission provided they complete the established requirements in this summons.
In all cases the economic score will be that to which they correspond in accordance with that stipulated in the previous section.
C. PROGRAMMES OF MOBILITY AND EXCHANGE
In programmes of mobility and exchange, national or international, they will have preference, first, those students coming from universities that have bilateral agreement signed with the USC. In second place, the longest time of permanence in the USC will be used as criterion, and in third place, the date of presentation of the application.The students in this sector who want the economic score taken into account to opt for the allocation of the established quotas in point 2, have to submit, together with the application, the required documentation in point 14.A or, if this is not relevant, the necessary document to accredit their economic circumstances (any kind of income from the computable members of the family unit, retention, deductions, grants, etc.). Should this document not be forwarded, the student will pay the price corresponding to the place without subsidy.
D. POSTGRADUATE AND CAP STUDENTS OR EQUIVALENT
1. 1. Readmission postgraduate students.
It is only possible for those students that were already residents in the year 2004-05, and need accommodation tol continue the postgraduate course for which they were admitted.2. Postgraduate or CAP Students or new admission equivalents
In this case, the criteria for the allocation of places would be the average mark obtained in 1st and 2nd year, the duration of the course and the order of arrival.The students of this sector who are willing to apply for allocation of Quota E, have to submit, together with their application, the required documentation in point 14.A or, if this is not relevant, the necessary to accredit their economic circumstances (any kind of income from the computable members of the family unit, retention, deductions, grants, etc.). Should this document not be forwarded, the student will pay the price corresponding to the place without subsidy.
5. EXCLUSIONS
Besides those who do not fulfil the necessary requirements in each case, individuals under the following circumstances will not be eligible for this call:
- Persons for whom in previous summons discrepancies were verified between the declared and true details.
- Students who did not pay for the matriculation in the year 2004-2005.
Those residents who habitually permitted the partial or total use of their room to other persons in the summer examination session or in the general summons (year 2004-2005). To that effect, the management of the college or residence will initiate proceedings to accredit this circumstance giving, in all cases, audience to the person or persons affected. The resolution will be dictated by the director of the centre and against it the resource of overrule will be able to be put before the rector. In all cases, and for efficiency in the resolution of the management, it will be adopted before the end of the established time period for the presentation of place application for readmission students. The interposition of resource will not interrupt their exclusivity, in conformity with article 111 of the Law 30/1992, of judicious regime of the public administrations and of the common administrative procedure, modified by the Law 4/1999, of the 13th of January.- Residents who committed other serious faults and were sanctioned by definite expulsion during their stay in the SUR.
- Residents who on the 12th July 2005 maintain outstanding quantities of payment in concept of rights of accommodation, or who are re-offenders for three consecutive months without justifiable cause in the delay of payment of the quotas.
- Students, researchers in education, PDI and PAS will lose the right to the allocated place, in the moment that they lose entailment with the USC.
6. APPLICATION. PROCEDURE.
A. APPLICATIONS:
The forms for application will be available in any of the colleges or university residences that make up the SUR, in units of academic Management of the campuses of Compostela and Lugo, in the Unit for Grants and Student Assistance (Student Pavilion, 1st floor, Campus Sur, Santiago) in the Vice-presidency of the Campus of Lugo (Intercentre Library, University Campus 27002, Lugo) and on the web page http://www.usc.es/sur/B. PRESENTATION AND PROCEDURE:
1. Submit only one application per person and campus.
- Readmission students of 1st,2nd,and 3rd cycle, Researchers in Education and Postgraduates from the 14th of July until 14:00 hours on the 8th July 2005
- New admission students 1st, 2ndand 3rd cycle, of Postgraduate and CAP or equivalent, PDI and Pas, from the 16th of June until 14:00 hours on the 22nd July 2005.
- Students of Mobility and exchange programmes from the day following publication of this notice and until 14:00 hours on the 5th July 2005.
2. Persons who were residents during the year 2004-2005, will be able to collect and submit the application form together with the required documentation in point 14.A, in the latest centre in which they had a place, and in the Unit for Grants and Student Assistance (Servicio de Ayudas y Servicios al Alumnado) (Student Pavilion-Campus Sur). In this moment, those interested will have to apply for the change of centre.
The application can be done by internet on the web page http://www.usc.es/sur/, printing it and presenting it in the same way referred to in the previous paragraph.
3. Persons who apply for a place for the first time will have to present the appropriate documentation in the time period indicated in point 1, in any college or residence of the SUR or in the Unit for Grants and Student Assistance (Student Pavilion-Campus Sur) where they will facilitate the application form.
4. For students of programmes of mobility and of national and international exchange the application forms are the same used for 1st and 2nd cycle. These students can submit them, duly filled in, at the Unit for Grants and Student Assistance (Servicio de Ayudas y Servicios al Alumnado) (Student Pavilion-Campus Sur) or in any centre of the SUR. Their presentation can also be done by fax to number: 0034981-595117.
5. All applications can be presented by any of the collection procedures in the article 38.4 of the Law 30/92, of the 26th of November, of judicious regime of the public administrations and of the common administrative procedure.
6. New applicants to Santiago Campus, must mark, in order of preference, the totality of the centres.
7. ADJUDICATION OF THE VACANCIES:
A. PROVISIONAL LISTS
Once the applications have been considered, the 9th of August the provisional lists of applications admitted for processing will be published. The score and the order of preference of the centres that students marked in their application will be shown, and the lists of the excluded applications, together with the cause that motivates their exclusion will also be published. Those interested may submit their application, before 14:00 hours of 23rd of August, in the Unit for Grants and Student Assistance (Student Pavilion-Campus Sur) and in the Vice-presidency of the Campus de Lugo (Intercentre Library/Edificio Bilioteca Intercentros, Campus Universitario), together with the required and/or appropriate documentation.B. FINAL LISTS
On the 31st of August the final lists of those admitted in each centre, the list of reserves and the relation of the excluded will be published. The admission and allocation of centre will be made by rigorous order of score taking into account the preferences indicated in the applications. All the lists and relations referred to in this point will be published on the notice boards of the centres of the Sur, in the Unit for Grants and Student Assistance, in the Units of Academic Management, in the Rectorate of the University, in the Vice-rectorate of Cultural Extension and Services to the University Community (San Xerome College/Colegio de San Xerome), in the Vice-rectorate of Coordination of the Campus of Lugo, as well as on the web page http://www.usc.es/sur/For students of mobility and exchange programmes, the adjudication of places will be made public on the 12th July 2005 on the notice boards of the Rectorate of the University, of the Vice-rectorate of Cultural Extension and Services to the University Community (San Xerome College/Colegio de San Xerome), of the Vice-Rectorate of Students and Institutional Relations (Casa Jimena y Elisa Fernández de la Vega), in the Unit for Grants and Student Assistance (Pavillón Estudantil-Campus Sur) and in the, Vice-presidency of the Campus of Lugo (Intercentre Library/Edificio Biblioteca Intercentros, Campus Universitario), and on the web page indicated in the previous paragraph.
8. PAYMENT OF A DEPOSIT
From the 31st of August onwards (date of publication of the final list) the persons admitted will have to submit, before 14:00 hours of the 9th of September, in the Administration of the centre in which they were admitted or by any of the collection procedures in the article 38.4 of the Law 30/92, of the 26th of November, of judicious regime of the public administrations and of the common administrative procedure, the receipt of having made the payment of a deposit of 150 euros.
Only the submission of this receipt will serve as confirmation of the acceptance of the place by the applicant, so the payment into the banking entity is therefore insufficient.
In the case of not completing this procedure it is understood that the student resigns from the allocated place, and no receipt of payment nor reclamation after the established time period will be admitted.
Students of international exchange or national mobility programmes will have to confirm the reservation by means of the payment of a deposit of 150 euros within 7 days counting from the day following the publication of the list of those admitted (12th of July).
The payment should be done by means of a bank transfer to the account of the USC nº 2091 0388 98 3110001172 (Caixa Galicia, Oficina Principal, Santiago de Compostela) (International Code: IBAN ES28 and bank identification code (Swift) CAGLESMM), specifying the concept “pago fianza SUR” and sending the accredited receipt to fax number 981-595117 (from abroad:0034 981595117)
9. CHANGE OF CENTRE
New admission students interested in asking for a change of centre will have to apply for it in the moment of the submission of receipt for having made the payment of the deposit. For this they should fill in the specific form and submit it to the corresponding administration.
10. MOVEMENT OF THE RESERVE LIST AND OPTION TO CHANGE OF CENTRE
The persons who on the 23rd of September remain on the reserve list and wish to continue opting for a place or maintaining their application for change of centre until the last change of the reserve list (10th of October) have to confirm their wish submitting the appropriate form before 1400 hours of the 30th of September.
11. REIMBURSEMENT OF DEPOSITS
The deposit will be reimbursed to the students by means of a nominal cheque or by bank transfer, provided that the room is left in the condition in which it was handed over and they have no pending payments. Reimbursements will take place:
At the end of the period of accommodation applied for.
In case of ‘force majeure’, provided that the student forwards the resignation in writing and attaches the document/s that justify his/her resignation.
12. DURATION OF STAY
The centres of the SUR may close in the periods in which there is no teaching activity (lessons or exams). In this case, they will try to solve the accommodation needs of the students affected. In all cases, residents will have to leave the centre the day after that of the last exam of the July summons of the academic year.
13. SECOND SUMMONS
Every individual is entitled to apply at a second call, that will take into account the qualifications from February, June and September (the scale for their evaluation will be the same as are applied to the students of 1st, 2nd and 3rd cycle and to the researchers in education).
This call will not give the right to change the residence. The applications that remained excluded in the first call will be processed without presenting documentation, provided that the application is forwarded again in writing.
14. DOCUMENTS TO ATTACH TO YOUR APPLICATION FORM
Supporting documents that are not in Spanish or Galician must be accompanied by their corresponding certified Spanish or Galician translation.
A. APPLICANTS OF 1st, 2nd, 3rd CYCLE AND RESEARCHERS IN EDUCATION:
- A copy of the applicant’s National Identity Card or passport along with a photocopy of the ID cards or passports of the other members of his/her family unit.
- A copy of the applicant’s family record book
- A complete copy of the applicant’s family 2004 income tax return. The applicant must also provide the original document that proves the validity of the copy.
- A certificate, in summary form, of the 2004 Personal Income-Tax (IRPF) to the family members who are required to file the income tax return, issued by the State Tax Administration Agency. This document must be submitted on or before December 31, 2005. However, if there is any discrepancy between the official data and those included in the document submitted by the applicant, the possibility of obtaining an accommodation vacancy will be cancelled. The payment of the total amount of the room rate during the period of stay is also to be charged without subsidy.
- A copy of the annual certificate of any economic income received in 2004 (work, pensions, unemployment benefit, returns on property, etc.). The retention of personal income-tax (IRPF) must be included as well as the assessment for Social Security of all computable members who are not required to file the income tax return. The applicant must also provide the original document to prove the validity of the copy.
- A certificate of the charges of the State Tax Administration Agency (AEAT) to the family members who are not required to file the income tax return. This document must be submitted on or before December 31, 2005 Measures indicated in point 4 shall be applied in case of discrepancies in the documentation you have provided.
- A certificate of the working life of all computable members who are not required to file the income tax return.
- A certificate of family cohabitation issued by the town council to determine the applicant’s family’s income calculated in the same way as if it was filed to the Ministry of Finances.
- Students who are enrolled for the first time in the USC and come from other universities or from FP programmes, must submit a certified copy stating the academic qualifications obtained at each year of study.
B. TEACHING AND RESEARCH STAFF AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND SERVICE STAFF:
A copy of the applicant’s National Identity Card or Passport.
The applicant who wants to establish an economic score to opt for the allowance of Quota E must submit, together with the application form, all documents required in point 14.A. or the necessary documentation to certify his/her economic situation (any income of the computable members of the family unit, retention for tax purposes, deductions, grants, etc.). If this documentation is not submitted, the total amount must be paid.C DISABLED MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY
Apart from the requirements of the particular disability sector, students in need of specific help (rooms fitted for their necessities, personalized help...) should include:
- An official certificate determining his/her degree of disability.
- An official medical certificate which specifies his/her situation and his/her problems with daily life activities.
15. OTHER DISPOSITIONS
The occupancy of a place in the SUR implies the acceptance of all residence regulations and polices: SUR rules and regulations, internal regulations and rules issued by the administrative committee of the college.
The pertinent supporting documents to justify the data required in the call can be demanded at any moment. The hiding and concealment of these data will cause the student’s place to be cancelled.
Failure to pay the corresponding fees on the first 15 days of every month may result in the student being placed on denial or suspension of services, apart from what is contemplated in article 9 of the Regulations of the SUR.
As a general rule, the members of the governing body that give up their post should not apply for a vacancy in the same college or residence, except with the consent of the coming governing boards. However, they can apply for a vacancy in other colleges or halls of the SUR.
The vice-rectorship of Cultural Advisory Service to the University Community will solve any doubt about the current call through the Unit for Grants and Student Assistance, Student Pavilion, South Campus (Servicio de Ayudas y Servicios al Alumnado, Pabellón Estudantil-Campus Sur) and the Vice-presidency of the campus of Lugo-Intercentre Library, University Campus (Vicegerencia del Campus de Lugo (Edificio Biblioteca Intercentros, Campus Universitario).
REGULATIONS
1.- USC HALLS
There are a number of student halls of residence in Santiago de Compostela and Lugo. The halls offered are the following:
Santiago: Burgo das Nacións Hall and Monte da Condesa Hall.
Lugo: Bal y Gay Hall (closed in August).
Students who were resident students in the 2004-05 academic year and who occupied a place in the SUR during a month or more in the summer will be housed at the Monte da Condesa Hall, while the other applicants will remain in the assigned hall for the entire academic year.
Students with special needs or disabilities will be assigned a hall that suits their demands.
2.- APPLICANTS
On-campus housing is open for occupancy to students of First, Second and Third Cycle, researchers in education, PAS, PDI, and student of exchange programmes when they properly justify the necessity of staying in a centre of the SUR during the above mentioned period.
Students excluded from the Campus Housing Call:
Residents that have committed serious behaviour faults and were sanctioned with expulsion during their stay in the Sur.
Residents who habitually permitted the partial or total use of their room to other persons with no right to a vacancy.
Residents who on June, 13th 2005 maintain outstanding quantities of payment in concept of rights of accomodation.
3.- APPLICATION FORMS
According to the attached model, all applications must include the required supporting documents indicated in the form and be submitted as follows: :
4. APPLICATION PERIODS
Applicants who apply for housing for more than a month, or single days in July should present their application form from the day following publication of the call till 14:00 hours on the 21st of June, 2005.
The application period for student occupancy of residence hall rooms for preparation for September exams will be open till 14:00 hours on the 15th of July, 2005. The deadline for submitting new modifications for September exams is July, 27th 2005. After that date, modifications will not be considered.
5. LIST OF ADMITTED AND EXCLUDED STUDENTS
The final list of selected applicants will be published on the notice boards at the Rectorate (Colegio San Xerome), at the Unit for Grants and Student Assistance; at the Vice-rectorate of Coordination of the Campus of Lugo and on the web page
On the 4th of July: stays longer and equal to one month and stays of single days in July
On the 5th of August : stays for September exams.
6. AWARD OF VACANCIES
The period by which vacancies will be awarded depends on the real necessities of the applicants. The order of preference will be the following.
7. RATES
8. METHOD OF PAYMENT FOR ACCOMMODATION
A. If admitted in July, 4th, the time limit for paying the required housing fees is extended till July, 11th. Payment should be made as follows: by a bank transfer to the following USC bank account: 2091 0388 98 3110001172,Caixa Galicia, Main Office; by a normalized application form that will be facilitated at the College, Residence Hall or the Unit for Grants and Student Assistance; by credit card at the centre assigned. The supporting document of the bank should be given to the maintenance staff of the centre not exceeding the established deadline. If the applicant does not submit this document, the reservation of the accommodation vacancy will be cancelled.
B. If admitted in August, 5th, the time limit for paying the housing fees is extended till August, 11th. Applicants should follow any option referred to in the previous paragraph for payment for accommodation.
C. Mobility students and students of exchange programmes should confirm the booked reservation by paying the accommodation costs within the time period of seven days after August 5th. The list of admitted students will be published that day. Payment should be made as follows: by bank transfer to the following USC bank account: 2091 0388 98 3110001172 (Caixa Galicia, Main Office, Santiago de Compostela), international code: IBAN ES28 and bank identification code (Swift) CAGLESMM). Students should indicate “pago convocatoria verán SUR 2005” (payment for summer call-SUR, 2005) as concept of payment. The supporting document of the bank should be sent by FAX to the number 981595117, if it is sent from Spain, or to the following number 0034981595117, if it is sent from other countries.
The student’s admission into the Residence Halls does not imply to have priority for readmission or to enjoy privileges in the ordinary call
If there is any doubt in preparing the application for the current call, please contact the Vice-rectorship of Cultural Advisory Service to the University Community through the Unit for Grants and Student Assistance (Student Pavilion-South Campus)
Applications must be sent to the following address:
Vicerreitoría de Extensión Cultural e Servizos á Comunidade Universitaria
Servizo de Axudas e Servizos ao Alumnado
Pavillón Estudantil, Campus Universitario Sur
15782 Santiago de Compostela
Tel. 981 563100 ext. 14574/14575
e-mail: dirsur@usc.es,
ves060@si.usc.es.
NOTE: Students accepted in the Universitary Halls of Residence must confirm their reservation through the payment of approximately 150 € (refundable caution) within the 15 days after the list of accepted students has been published."
This payment must be made through a bank transfer to the USC account: 2091-0300-44-3110000482 (Caixa Galicia, Oficina Principal, Santiago de Compostela). A proof of this payment must be sent to the fax: +34 981577530.
The deposit will be refunded when the student leaves the residence as long as the room is in good condition and no money is outstanding for accommodation.
If the student does not appear by the intended arrival date, unless he/she has given notice of that situation 20 days in advance the deposit will not be returned.
If the students leave the residence before the period established without given notice a month in advance, the deposit will not be returned.
There is a 7 days period, after the occupation of the room, to confirm the accommodation.
The whole deposit will be returned in case of renounce to the room if the days of stay were paid.
Monthly payments for accommodation must be received before 6th of each month, or within the first six days after arrival. For further details on your accommodation in the USC, please feel free to contact:
MS MARÍA GARCÍA
Accommodation officer
E-mail: vre307@si.usc.es
KNOWLEDGE OF SPANISH
In order to study in Spanish universities it is essential to have a good knowledge of Spanish, because lectures are normally taught in this language. You must also take into account that in some Spanish self-governing regions there are two official languages, such as in the Autonomous Community of Galicia. Therefore USC modules may be taught either in Spanish or Galician.
The University of Santiago de Compostela organises Spanish language courses for foreign students addressed to anybody who wishes to learn and perfect the Spanish language, while experiencing our culture at first hand. This wide experience accumulated over the years, as well as the prestige of the University of Santiago de Compostela and its professors, guarantee the greatest possibilities of learning the language.
The Centro de Lenguas Modernas (Modern Languages Center), the USC modern languages Center, is a university service offering courses in German, Arabic, Check, French, English, Italian, Russian and Japanese together with the courses of Spanish language and culture for International Erasmus Students.
The Centro de Lenguas Modernas (Modern Languages Center) is placed in the first floor of the School of Philology (North Campus) in Santiago's Campus, and in the Faculty of Humanities in Lugo's Campus. Free Spanish courses addressed to incoming Erasmus students are available here. In order to apply for these courses Erasmus students must tick this option in their USC Erasmus application form, available in our web site.
At their arrival, Erasmus students will have to take a level exam to assess their knowledge of Spanish and assign them the group that best suits them. Level examination dates may change from year to year, so you are advised to check the Modern Languages Center web site from time to time.
Students are given the opportunity to take an intensive or an ordinary course. Intensive courses take place in September and February, and are elementary Spanish courses. Four-month courses take place from October to January and from February to June. Students are required to have some knowledge of Spanish to take a four-month course. Courses addressed to Erasmus students are free of charge.
INTENSIVE COURSES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (fee paying courses)
The University of Santiago de Compostela, with more than fifty years' experience in organising Spanish language courses for foreign students, is proud to present its programmes aimed at anybody who wishes to learn and perfect the Spanish language, while experiencing our culture at first hand. This wide experience accumulated over the years, as well as the prestige of the University of Santiago de Compostela and its professors, guarantee the greatest possibilities of learning the language. The beauty of our landscape (known as "Spain's green corner") and our city's history mean visitors may also enjoy a wide range of free time and cultural activities.
USC offers all year round Spanish courses for foreigners, with different structure, length and contents, so that students can choose the one that suits best to their needs.
Spanish language and culture courses
Course from January to May 2005
Summer courses, from June to September 2005
Autumn courses, from September to December 2005
Courses for teachers of Spanish as a foreign language in July 2005
Preparation Course for Spanish Praxis II Test/OPI (ORAL PROFICIENCY INTERVIEW) in July 2005
Half-year courses from January to May. These long period courses are aimed at students of Spanish who wish to perfect their knowledge of the language as well as learn about various aspects of Spanish society and culture.
Individual
courses are designed for professionals, teachers or students who need
a rapid immersion in Spanish, which are organised throughout the year
on demand.
Other additional courses:
Preparation
course for 2005 DELE exams: August 2005
Lessons will not take place on local or national holiday
ADDRESSES
Centro de Lenguas Modernas
Faculty of Philology
Avenida de Castelao s/n
15782 Santiago de Compostela
Phone: 00 34 981 56 31 00 ext. 11757
Fax: 00 34 981 54 70 62
Web site: http://www.usc.es/idiomas
E-mail; cen081@si.usc.es
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 11:30 - 13:30
Centro de Lenguas Modernas (in Lugo's Campus)
Negociado de Alumnado
Servicios Centrais do Campus de Lugo
Campus Universitario
27002 Lugo
Phone: 00 34 982 22 39 96 ext. 23577
Web site: http://www.usc.es/idiomas
International Courses
Postal mail to International Courses Department
Avda. de las Ciencias, chalet nº 2
Campus universitario sur
15782 Santiago de Compostela
Spain
e-mail cspanish@usc.es
Tel +34 981 597035 (from 10 a.m to 2 p.m and from 4:30 to 7 p.m)
Fax +34 981 597036
Contact people Amparo Porta, Rosi Spinola, Carmen Ollero and Gene González
GALICIAN COURSES OF THE USC LINGUISTIC STANDARDISATION SERVICE
These courses are mainly addressed to people who did not have access to
Galician language, usually because they come from outside the Galician
Autonomous Community. Its main aim is to provide students with the necessary
skills to guarantee the linguistic rights of all university community
members. These courses are divided into two stages: elementary and advanced.
The duration of each of these courses is 80 hours, and they take place
during the academic year.
GALICIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE SUMMER COURSES
The Instituto da Lingua Galega (Galician Language Institute) is USC centre
for linguistic and teaching research that organizes courses addressed
to non- Galician students (either Spanish or foreign) who are interested
in the knowledge of both Galician language and culture for professional
or cultural reasons. Courses are structured in three levels: elementary,
intermediate and advanced. The main aim of these courses is to provide
students with a first approach to Galician language and socio-cultural
aspects. Extensive coverage is given not only to both written and oral
skills but also to the history of literature, geography, arts, etc. Trips
to the most outstanding Galician towns are also organized.
Courses take place in July every year, and application deadline is usually
on May 1st.
ADDRESSES
Linguistic Standardization Service (Santiago)
Servicio de Normalización Linguística
Colexio de San Xerome
Rectorado
Praza do Obradoiro, s/n
15705 Santiago de Compostela
Tel 00 34 981 56 31 00 ext. 11073
Linguistic Standardization Service (Lugo)
Servicio de Normalización Linguística
Servicios Centrais
(Biblioteca Intercentros)
Campus Universitario
27002 Lugo
Tel 00 34 982 28 59 00 ext. 2358
Galician Language Institute
Secretaría de Cursos de Galego para Estranxeiros
Instituto da Lingua Galega (Universidade)
Praza da Universidade, 4
15782 Santiago de Compostela
Tel 00 34 981 56 31 00 ext. 12816
Fax 00 34 981 57 27 70
E-mail: ilgsec@usc.es
The USC Library started as an old university bookshop in the middle of the XVI century, located at the School and founded by the Archbishop of Santiago, Alonso de Fonseca III. The University Library of Santiago de Compostela is a support unit to teaching and research. It is made up of general stacks, documents, bibliographical resources, documentary and audiovisual materials. The material is kept in different places and other university buildings.
The stock consists of 1,100.000 books approximately. It has a computerized data base with access to more than 700,000 bibliographical entries either through the Internet or through the computers located at the different schools.
The University Library is divided into a main library building plus eleven additional school libraries and six interuniversitary libraries in both Santiago de Compostela and Lugo Campuses. There are reading rooms placed in all the schools.
The opening hours of the libraries are different depending on exams
periods and summer months. During the exam periods, it is open until late
in the evening. To get accurate information check the web site link INDICES
at http://busc.usc.es/
ADDRESSES
Central Library
Colexio de Fonseca
Rúa do Franco, s/n
15702 Santiago de Compostela
Tel 00 34 981 56 31 00 ext. 11092, 11080
Fax 00 34 981 54 70 55 / 981 54 70 57
E-mail: bxsec@uscmail.usc.es
Web site: http://busc.usc.es
All USC international students may apply for an electronic mail account using the form they can find in the dean's office, department secretaries or the USC web site: http://www.usc.es/secus/formularios/
There are Computer laboratories with internet facilities in every Faculty or Center. In the following link you may find information about the use of new technologies in the USC: http://www.usc.es/gl/servizos/atic/index.jsp
Your hall of residence may be catered or self-catering. In the first case it would have a university cafeteria and dining hall that provide breakfasts lunches and evening meals.
Otherwise you would have cooking facilities within your hall and in some cases a cafeteria.
USC Cafés and Dining Halls
You can find Cafés and Dining Halls in the Schools, Faculties and Residences
of both campuses
Santiago and Lugo
Opening hours: from 09:00 to 20:00m.
The USC has a number of major sports facilities. Students have access to all of the University's sports facilities such as football pitches, tennis courts, an athletics stadium, weightlifting rooms, swimming pool, handball and basketball courts, and football and hockey pitches.
All are on-campus and have a timetable allowing sports to be played throughout the day. Socrates/ Erasmus students may use these installations like any other student of the University of Santiago de Compostela.
In order to use these facilities, USC students will have to register in the Sports Office.
More Info: : http://www.ti.usc.es/deportes/
The cost of living in Spain is below the average comparable to the rest of Europe. Moreover, Santiago de Compostela and Lugo are cheaper than big cities like Madrid or Barcelona. A single student is advised to have available approximately 500€ per month to cover the cost of food, accommodation,
Being Santiago and Lugo quite small cities you do not need to spend money on transport as you can get everywhere walking no more than 45 minutes. Anyway, there is a special Bus Pass for university students available at the University Shop (UNITENDA) or at the Vice-Rectorship of Culture. The Bus Pass must be collected on request addressed to the Vice- Rectorship or filling the application form available in: http://www.xestion.usc.es/vrest/Transporte/formulario.html
The cost of textbooks is very low, since most of the textbooks can be borrowed from the University Library. There are always unanticipated expenses for the traveller and the intellectually curious student.
Currency is exclusively the EURO from March 2002 on, as all countries belonging to the European Union (except U.K.). It is divided into one hundred cents (100 c). Notes are issued to the value of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500€.
Coins are issued to the value of 2€, 1€, 50 cents, 20 cents, 10 cents, 5 cents, 2 cents and 1 cent. Mastercard and Visa are widely accepted in shops and restaurants. Diner's Club and American Express are less widely accepted. Banks are open from 8:30 or 9:00am to 2:00pm Monday to Friday. There is a branch of Caixa Galicia in the University area (south campus - Santiago). Exchange offices may be mainly found in the old part of the city of Santiago and in some banks. Value Added Tax (VAT - IVA) is charged at 16% on most goods bought in Spain.
The climate differs from that of the South and the centre of Spain: it is temperate and rather humid and the general trend is that winters are rainy and cloudy and summers are rather sunny. Winter minimal temperatures are about 5 degC while during the summer season maximum temperatures are around 28 degC. The current weather in Santiago and Lugo can be checked in the Internet at the following address: http://www.usc.es
The voltage in Spain is 220V
International adapters can be bought in local hardware shops
Both Santiago and Lugo are quiet cities, having the lowest criminality rate in the whole Spain. Taking the basic security measures it is enough to find personal safety in Galicia and its cities.
Annex 1
Application form for Erasmus Students
Application form for International Students (throught bilateral Agreements)
Application form for Students coming from Swizerland
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