What does tuition cover?
Tuition covers eleven months of studies, lodging, food, uniforms, bed linens, first aid and basic medical services, library, laundry and barbershop, tools, machinery, sports and recreational facilities, educational material given out by the professors, medical/hospital insurance and computer services with 24-hour Internet access.
What do I have to do to apply for scholarships?
The first step is to apply and be accepted by Zamorano. Send all required documentation (family income statements and a letter requesting financial aid).
Aid is assigned based on academic merit, proven economic need, and available resources.
What is considered when granting scholarships? Can you help me?
When granting scholarships, secondary or university grade point average, personal interview, and annual parental income are all taken into account. The decision is made by a scholarship committee. They base their decision solely on the items mentioned above and any necessary independent research on the information provided.
What are the requirements to get into Zamorano?
- Have a high school degree, be a Business Specialist, or a Primary School Teacher, or equivalent. Be studying the first year of secondary school or be in a university.
- Be unmarried and under 24 years of age on January 1 of the year of entry.
- Present photo identification.
- Present a conduct certificate from your school.
- Present a photocopy of your grades from the last three years of studies, and the sheet with the overall GPA (required). Present four recent passport sized photographs.
- Present a birth certificate.
Why can’t I be married?
Being married means you have a sentimental commitment, and at Zamorano we expect students to be focused on their studies. We do not want him/her to think about what is happening elsewhere, or about people who could be depending on him/her financially. In summary, his energy and responsibilities should be aimed at successfully completing his degree.
What is a typical Zamorano day like?
At Zamorano, a typical day normally begins at five o’clock in the morning. Though it is early, the student soon gets used to it. That is when the student cafeteria opens. At 6:30 a.m., everyone is already in the classroom, in a university enterprise, or in the laboratory.
From 10:30 a.m. till 12:00 noon, the student eats lunch and takes a nap (if he wishes). The afternoon session in classes or university enterprises begins at 12:30 p.m. In general, the formal afternoon activities end at 4:30 pm. Many students play sports or participate in other extra-curricular activities.
The cafeteria opens again at 5:00 pm for dinner, and stays open until 6:30 pm.
From 7:15 to 9:15pm, students study in the dorms, library, or group meeting areas. After a break, students may continue to study, if they wish, after 10:00pm. Generally, though, the student is ready for bed and to recoup his or her energy.
Saturday afternoons and Sundays are free, although some groups may have work responsibilities, especially those who are working with the fisheries, or when there are specific needs. Many students go to Tegucigalpa , where there are numerous forms of recreation.
Can I have a girlfriend/boyfriend?
Yes, you can. You should not forget about your coursework and should be respectful to your roommate and friends.
Can I smoke?
We do not recommend it and would prefer you do not. If you must smoke, it is only allowed in open spaces. Smoking is not allowed in areas where it may bother others, or inside. You should respect others and not smoke in front of people who do not agree to it, and should avoid throwing cigarette butts on the floor.
When are vacations? How long are they?
There are 11 months of study per year, which are divided into three academic periods of 15 weeks each. At the end of the first and the second academic period, there will be one week of vacation. At the end of the third trimester, you will have five weeks during December and early January.
Vacations normally fall in April, August, and December. At Easter week, you will have Thursday through Sunday free. You may leave Zamorano on the weekends. Your trips will depend on your grades, the discipline you show, and the activities that are planned at the institution.
May I leave Zamorano when I want to?
Whenever you leave campus for non-official functions, you must have permission to do so. Academic activity at Zamorano is intense, and we need to know where our students are, for family emergencies and other reasons. If you wish to leave on a weekend, you must request this leave three days in advance. If it is for a medical or dental appointment, you must request the leave one day in advance. There is a specific procedure in the student regulations for each one of these requests. Sometimes emergency departures from Zamorano may be requested from the Associate Dean of Students before they are taken.
Can people come to visit me on weekdays ?
Visits are permitted on the weekends, unless it is a special situation with which the Dean’s office is familiar. Again, we want your attention to be focused on your studies, without unnecessary interruptions. Visits during the week are authorized by the Dean’s office. Visits should be met at the student cafeteria for the convenience of our visitors.
May my family contact me by phone or email?
Family members and friends may make an appointment to speak with you on the phone by calling (504) 776-6140 through 6150, extension 2105. They should give your full name, and the day and time they will call. There is also a great amount of email contact. An email address is given to the student during orientation week.
There is also a public telephone center (Hondutel) at Zamorano, where the student may make or receive calls.
How can I be located in case of emergency?
In case of emergency, during office hours, you can be reached through the Office of Student Services at (504) 776-6140 through 6150, Ext. 2105, 2137, 2138 or 2139. If the emergency falls outside of office hours or on the weekend, your family can call the Zamorano operator, who will contact the Student Life staff on duty and they will locate you and help you to contact your house.
Where can correspondence to me be sent?
Correspondence can be sent in your name to: Zamorano AP 93, Tegucigalpa , Honduras , C.A. The telephone number of the on-campus Post Office is (504) 776-6140-50 extension 2053 or fax (504) 776-6363.
What can I do at Zamorano besides studying?
There are many extra-curricular activities like theater, track and field, horseback riding club, general sports, swimming, aerobics, hiking, cycling, painting, music, dancing, religious groups, etc. Many have been established due to student interest and are run by the students as well.
There are also social get-togethers, movies, barbeques, and small and large parties organized by students on the weekends. In addition, there are religious and community service groups. Much of what you do for personal growth and enjoyment depends on your own initiative.
What are classes like? What is the minimum grade? Is it difficult?
The degree of difficulty depends on the students, and the effort and interest each person puts forth. Classes are organized and much depends on your participation and the workgroups you select. Interaction with the professors and assistants is frequent and they will attend to your needs. A large number of students from Zamorano have been recognized at special events for their high performance. You can be one of them.
What options do I have after graduation?
his depends on your aspirations, but you may wish to:
- Continue your postgraduate studies, since Zamorano has an excellent reputation at many U.S. , Latin American, and European universities.
- Do an internship at universities in the United States where Zamorano has special arrangements.
- Begin professional activities.
Discipline (What are the regulations?)
Because it is a high quality, multicultural, and live-in center, the student is expected to behave in a way that distinguishes his character and eases living together . We have regulations that focus on the integral training of students, emphasizing the values that Zamorano promotes of hygiene, and proper personal appearance, respect towards colleagues and staff, punctuality, honesty, and environmental cleanliness in general. Many of the young people who come to Zamorano are not used to living with other people in student residences. For this reason, it is fundamental to establish living regulations to maintain harmony and allow for academic and personal growth for all. There are now thousands of Zamorano graduates, and for them, character training is among the greatest contributions made by the system to their personal and professional life.
What are the sanctions if I break the rules?
There are light sanctions, for being late to class or not keeping your room clean. There are more serious sanctions, like for presenting someone else’s work as your own (five points). Stealing, using drugs, drinking alcohol on campus, personal damage and hazing younger students are punished by expulsion. Although there are lighter and more serious sanctions, all of them are important; the rules establish demerits per year, and the sum of these sanctions can cause student suspension.
Is it true that there’s Hazing? What is hazing?
“Hazing” is a form of showing superiority over younger classmates, through jokes and sometimes abuse and excess authority. It is a practice that came to be in live-in schools, most of them military in nature, and at some universities. This practice existed at Zamorano in the past, but it was abolished and prohibited this last decade.
What personal items should I bring to Zamorano?
If you can, bring a radio/tape player, calculator, computer, video or regular camera, musical instruments, sports equipment, typical clothing from your country, and clothing for your free time off campus and during vacations, and, of course, those books or personal items that you may have that don’t take up too much space, help you to be comfortable, and ease your adaptation to Zamorano life.
