Saturday, August 16, 2008

Friday, August 22, 2008

Location and Venue
Universidad Europea de Madrid (UEM) and Walden University invite you to participate in the third International Academic Residency for Walden Universities PhD students August 16-22, 2008. 

UEM and Walden University have worked to create a unique residency agenda for the program consisting of both traditional residency work (Milestone Seminars, skill sessions, and individual academic advising) and cultural excursions throughout Madrid (past tours have included a private tour of the Prado museum, tour of El Escorial Monastery, tour of Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, and a tour of the city of Madrid).

View Pictures from the Madrid 2006 Residency in PowerPoint

Travel
Students flying to this residency will want to fly into the Madrid Barajas International Airport.  Students should make flight arrangements only after receiving an Confirmation Email from the Residencies Team.   

Accommodations
This six-day residency will take place on the UEM campus in Villaviciosa de Od'on, a village 30 miles from downtown Madrid.  Students must arrive in Madrid on  August 15, or  August 16 by 3:00pm.  Students must depart from the UEM campus on Saturday, August 23, 2008. 

Students are expected to stay on campus for the duration of this residency; the program schedule is not conducive to commuting from another location for the week. We expect that you plan your personal activities in Europe the days before or after the residency. 

Costs
The cost for the Madrid 6-day International Residency is $3,100, which includes the 6-day residency fees, transportation to and from the Madrid Barajas International Airport (on approved travel days), lodging on the UEM campus, three meals per day, and all afternoon cultural excursions. Sleeping accommodations for students are provided on the UEM campus from August 16 through August 23, 2008.

Guests  
This residency has been planned with the idea that guests may accompany you.  We have arranged the schedule so that students are in academic sessions from morning through mid-day. The afternoons and early evenings are filled with cultural programs open to all guests.  In addition to your own residency fee, you will be billed for the housing, meals, and cultural activities for each guest. 

If you are planning on bringing guests under the age of 18 to this residency, we require that you bring a second adult guest to accompany any children under the age of 18.

Information regarding guest registration will be provided in the Residency Confirmation Email.  If you have any questions regarding the guest registration process, please contact Residencies@waldenu.edu.

Registration Information
Residency registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Please register early to guarantee a place in the residency.  If you register less than four weeks prior to the residency, you are not guaranteed to have your name included in all printed materials. 

Students attempting to register after the residency has reached its maximum capacity will be placed on a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available.  Check the website to see which residencies are open for registration. 

Attending an  International Residency will fulfill the requirement of attending a 6-day residency. (This will not replace a psychology AYR summer or winter session required for licensure track students). 

Policies and Procedures
Students interested in attending this residency should read and must comply with the Residencies Policies and Procedures. 

Cancellation Policy
According to Residencies Policies and Procedures, students who wish to cancel their registration MUST do so no later than June 27, 2008.  Students who do not cancel by June 27, 2008 will be billed for the residency whether or not they attend.

Walden University reserves the right to cancel the Madrid, Spain International Residency in the event that a minimum number of registered students is not met by June 27, 2008.  On that date, the Residencies Team will notify you as to whether or not the residency will be held.  Please note that the Residencies Team is not liable for incurred travel costs in the event of cancellation.

Disability Services Requests
To ensure accommodations are provided in a timely manner, please submit requests to Disability Services (disability@waldenu.edu) at least 60 days prior to the residency start date.