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Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD) Offers 85 Openings in 11 Different Courses for People Over 55
Are you over 55 and want to go back to studying? Then pay attention to this great opportunity! The Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD) has open positions for free undergraduate courses for people over 55. There are 85 openings distributed across 24 subjects in 11 different courses.
Registrations for the Free Undergraduate Courses at the Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD)
Registrations are open until July 31, and the best part: they are free! To register, just head to the Extension Coordination Office, at Rua João Rosa Góes, 1,761, Vila Progresso, in Dourados (MS), from 7 AM to 11 AM and from 1 PM to 5 PM.
Available Courses
The available courses are Law, International Relations, Physical Education, Pedagogy, Performing Arts, Literature, Administration, Economic Sciences, Social Sciences, History, and Geography. And the coolest part: you can take up to two subjects for free!
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How to Enroll
To enroll, just bring the following documents: identity (original and copy), completed registration form, and proof of high school or higher education completion (original and copy). But hurry, because spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The results will be announced on August 1, and if you are one of the lucky ones, classes start on August 5.
And look, if you maintain an attendance rate of at least 75%, participate in all assessments, and achieve an average of at least 6.0, you will also receive an extension certificate. Cool, right?
Want to know more? Check out the complete announcement here.
So, if you’re eager to go back to studying and take advantage of this incredible chance offered by the Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), don’t waste time and register now for the free undergraduate courses for people over 55!
