Guatemala Archaeology Program

The program provides students with an unparalleled experience in Maya archaeology, history, and culture through intensive language study in the beautiful colonial town of Antigua, and through archaeological field work at San Bartolo in northern Guatemala, one of the premier archaeological sites in the Maya world. This program is offered spring semester of even-numbered years.

Program Curriculum

The First Four Weeks

During the first four weeks of the program, students will study intensive Spanish in Antigua, Guatemala’s colonial capital. During this time students will live in local households.  Excursions from Antigua include visits to highland villages and archaeological sites.

The Final 12 Weeks

For the remaining 12 weeks of the semester, students will live, study, and work at the San Bartolo field camp and participate alongside the world’s foremost authorities in the ongoing investigation of this stunning Preclassic discovery.

Program Details

Requirements	Undergraduate or graduate status Previous coursework or fieldwork in anthropology or archaeology desired, but not required Must be able to engage in fieldwork in hot temperatures for significant periods of time Preference is given to upper classmen Admissions requirements for all programs
Dates & Deadlines	Spring Semester: mid January to early May (even numbered years only) Program Arrival: January 15, 2012 Depart Guatemala: May 6, 2012 Please note that this program is only offered during the spring semester.
Cost	2013/2014 Tuition and Fees: $28,795 for spring 2014 Cost includes tuition, housing, board, airfare from Miami, field trips, overseas medical insurance, and emergency travel assistance coverage. The cost for 2014/2015 has not yet been announced and will be subject to approval by the Board of Trustees at Boston University. Download an estimated program budget, including cost of living expenses. Financial aid is available.
Credits	Upon successful completion of the program, students earn eighteen Boston University credits. Students must enroll for a total of eighteen credits.
Housing	Program participants live at the project headquarters and sleep in tents in a camp of approximately 120 people. Students and staff eat communally; breakfast, lunch, and dinner are prepared by cooks. Wireless Internet is available.
Application Deadline	Spring Semester: October 1 Notification of admissions begins after the application deadline.

Download a description of the Guatemala Archaeology Program.

Program Faculty & Staff

The Boston University Guatemala program is administered by staff at Boston University. A program manager oversees the admissions and pre-departure procedures, and maintains contact with students prior to their arrival in Guatemala. The Boston office also houses administrative personnel who are responsible for everyday operations.