Welcome, Dragons!
Orientation is an event organized by the Dean of Students that will take place from August 14th to 18th, 2023. For the event, students will be invited to spend a day at the main USFQ campus during Orientation Week.
Participation in the Orientation event is entirely voluntary, but it is highly recommended that students participate so they can get to know the campus and connect with their new peers.
All information with the details of the day and time of campus visits, as well as information on access to virtual sessions, will be sent during the last week of July through institutional email.
Orientation is coming soon... Don't miss it!
You can contact us at:
orientacion@usfq.edu.ec
FAQs
The mechanisms for demonstrating proficiency are as follows:
A. Present your International Baccalaureate English or Advanced Placement English certificates within the first semester of studies at the USFQ Office OASA (oasa@usfq.edu.ec). This option is valid only if you provide notarized copies or copies with your school's seal verifying that you have completed and passed these studies, along with a copy of your ID.
B. Present the results of international English language exams such as IELTS, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge English, at the USFQ OASA Office (oasa@usfq.edu.ec). Only exams taken up to two years prior will be accepted. This option is valid only if you provide notarized copies of the results, along with a copy of your ID.
Based on the results obtained, your English proficiency level will be validated according to the equivalence table for English placement levels maintained by the Office of Academic Affairs and Services OASA. The process requires payment and initiation of a homologation process in accordance with current regulations.
*ATTENTION: If you were admitted to the International Relations program, it is essential that you take the proficiency exam at USFQ the week before classes start or present the required documents to demonstrate your proficiency level during the orientation week. This way, you can be enrolled by the University in the English level corresponding to your first semester of studies. Otherwise, your registration in this level cannot be processed, and you will not be able to take other courses offered in English for this program from your second semester of studies. Failure to meet this requirement could extend the duration of your studies.
University Houses
In keeping with the spirit of Liberal Arts, the University Houses were established in 2016. They are part of the hidden curriculum, aiming to forge bonds of friendship among students and enhance the sense of university community. Thus, the Houses bring together students from various disciplines to foster solidarity and friendship, thereby improving social interaction among them. Each semester, hundreds of new students become part of the USFQ Community, pursuing studies in over fifty specialties under the umbrella of the Liberal Arts philosophy. In this context, social interaction among future professionals from the ten colleges is of vital importance.
Support Contacts
Code of Honor and Coexistence
Students are expected to exercise caution regarding plagiarism, improper collaboration, and any form of academic dishonesty. Additionally, it is their responsibility to familiarize themselves with the rules of conduct for university coexistence.
More information about the Code of Honor and Coexistence can be found at Code of Honor
Nathan Digby
Dean of Students
Email: ndigby@usfq.edu.ec
Ombudsman's Office
The Ombudsman's Office handles all complaints or concerns from students, parents, or members of the university community in a confidential and impartial manner. This office also provides guidance on university policies, processes, and regulations.
Irene Bustamante
Ombudsman
Email: ibustamanteg@usfq.edu.ec
Student Handbook
The Student Handbook serves as the Student Regulations and provides information about the University, its mission, vision, people, campus activities, rules, and procedures. For more information about the Student Handbook, please visit Student Handbook
Academic Counseling
A qualified team is ready to address student inquiries and provide exclusive guidance, offering individualized support during the first semester and when a student is in an academic probation period. Contact: academiccounseling@usfq.edu.ec
Maria Luisa Gomez
Academic Counselor
Email: mgomez@usfq.edu.ec
Psychological Counseling
It offers a first line of free emotional support exclusively for active USFQ students. The Psychological Counseling Office handles specific emotional problems and discomforts, as well as provides tools for managing stress, anxiety, frustration, among others, but it does not function as a psychological therapy process.
Maria Belen Vasconez
Coordinator of Psychological Counseling
Email: bvasconez@usfq.edu.ec
Daniela Morgan
Psychological Counselor
Email: dmorgan@usfq.edu.ec
Learning Center
Students can access a free personalized tutoring service to help them improve their academic performance.
Nusta Quishpe
Coordinator of the Learning Center Office
Email: learningcenter@usfq.edu.ec
Services for Students with Special Educational Needs
USFQ offers support to students with special educational needs, including physical, visual, auditory, intellectual disabilities, or any condition that affects the learning process. This support includes the removal of physical, attitudinal, social, and communication barriers, academic monitoring, the development and implementation of accommodations, psychological counseling, and workshops for the university community.
Daniel Trujillo
Coordinator of the Office for Special Educational Needs
Email: dtrujillo@usfq.edu.ec
Monserrate Quezada
Counselor for Special Educational Needs
Email: mquezada@usfq.edu.ec
Campus Life
Campus Life offers various clubs that organize both academic and non-academic activities. For example, the Tango Club, Hiking Club, Economics Club, and more. Students can participate in any of these clubs. For more information, please visit campuslife.usfq.edu.ec
Maria Fernanda Oleas
Coordinator of Student Well-being
Email: campuslife@usfq.edu.ec
Academic Services
OCAA - Office of the Academic Affairs Committee
OCAA provides information and guidance to students on issues related to academic status, course withdrawals, withdrawal from USFQ, declaration of a second major, third enrollment, grade changes, and any requests requiring authorization from the Committee or the Dean of the College.
Montserrat Pazmiño
OCAA Coordinator
Email: mmpazmino@usfq.edu.ec
OASA - Office of Academic Affairs and Services
OASA guides students in re-enrollments, changes of major, receipt of refund requests, credit transfer, and course homologation.
Dely Jaramillo
OASA Coordinator
Email: djaramillo@usfq.edu.ec
Academic Advisor
Students should contact their assigned academic advisor as soon as possible to arrange a mandatory meeting during the first weeks of the semester. To find out who the assigned advisor is, students need to visit the respective Academic College to which they belong.
Financial Services
Financial Aid and Scholarships
The Financial Aid program provides scholarships and/or loans to help students finance their studies. For more information, please visit the Scholarships and Financial Aid page.
Paulina Cruz
Director of Financial Aid
Email: pcruz@usfq.edu.ec
Financial Department
Students have various options for making their semester payments. For more information, please visit the Tuition Fees and Payment Options page.
For more information, please visit the Tuition Fees and Payment Options page.
Marjorie Acosta
Financial Coordinator
Email: macostap@usfq.edu.ec