CASA (Consortium for Advanced Studies Abroad)

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Consortium for Advanced Studies Abroad: Cuba

The CASA Cuba Program offers students with a unique opportunity to have direct access to Cuba's leading institution of higher learning, the University of Havana, and to Casa de las Américas, the Cuban government's premier research institution since its founding in 1959. 

What is an Exchange Program and how is it different from an Foreign Study Program?

In general, Dartmouth-sponsored exchanges are programs that involve direct enrollment with a host institution to enable a university experience similar to that of a matriculated student. Students either participate independently or with a small number of other Dartmouth students. Students choose their courses based on available offerings at the host institution and can earn transfer credit to count toward their Dartmouth diploma. The length of exchange programs vary, depending on the program they can last for a trimester, a semester, or a full academic year.

Faculty-directed programs and exchange programs are all supported by the Guarini Institute and are sponsored by the College.  Students participating in a sponsored, Guarini Institute program are generally considered "on" for the duration of their program (some exceptions apply for exchange programs whose duration extends beyond one Dartmouth term). Students participating in a sponsored program qualify for Dartmouth financial aid. All other "non-sponsored" programs would be considered Transfer Term programs in which students cannot use financial aid to cover the cost of attendance. Transfer terms are normally done during an "off" term or require that students take a "leave" term.

In general, Dartmouth-sponsored Faculty-Directed programs are term-length, cohort programs in which Dartmouth faculty lead a group of students onsite in group excursions and often teach at least one course. Students earn Dartmouth credit while on faculty-directed programs.