Italy: Rome Semester

American University of Rome in Rome

Founded in 1969 as an independent, coeducational, four-year institution, The American University of Rome is located in a beautiful villa on Rome’s highest hill, the Janiculum, on the right bank of the Tiber River.  The four-story villa and an adjacent five-story building have a complete range of facilities, including classrooms, art and design studios, a student lounge, computer laboratories, faculty and administrative offices and classrooms.  Off-campus facilities include a one-hundred seat auditorium an art studio, design and architecture studios, faculty office, and the library.  Surrounded by its own garden, the campus is close to major parks of Villa Sciarra and Villa Pamphili, and the renowned American Academy.  The university has an international enrollment of approximate 550 students each year, and its faculty comes from leading educational, business, and government centers throughout Europe and the United States. 

Course Offerings

Students may take 12 to 16 credits in a variety of disciplines, including one required course in Italian Language, which is offered at all levels, from beginning through advanced.  No previous knowledge of Italian is required.  The language of instruction is English, with the exception of Italian language and literature courses unless the literature course is designated, “in translation.”

Classes are small, with emphasis on student-teacher interaction.  The university offers course work in several disciplines, including: History, Italian Language and Literature, Art History, Communications, Business, International Business, and International Relations.  A limited number of internships for students, fluent in Italian and who participate in the program for an academic year can be arranged upon request and are offered at international law firms, multinational companies, and international organizations like the Fulbright Commission. 

 

Student Life

The Student Life Office is the heart of your student life at The American University of Rome! They strive to complement the academic mission of the University by providing and supporting opportunities for learning through extra-curricular activities. The activities and facilities that AUR offers to strive to promote students' personal growth, leadership development, social responsibility, multicultural competence and intellectual inquiry. The staff is committed to providing you with superb service in an engaging environment to entice your participation in formal and informal activities.

The Student Life Office is also your resource center for... anything! You can use this office as a source of general information, advice and guidance. The office assists with non-academic issues, encourages student participation in Italian culture and daily life and supports student social life both on and off campus. They also arrange the travel plans for field trips and events in conjunction with the academic departments.

The Student Life Office plays an active role in bringing a wide variety of events and activities to students and hope they will take advantage of all AUR has to offer.

FIELD TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES:
•  Tuscan Weekend
•  Pompeii Weekend
•  Capri, Mount Vesuvius, Sorrento and Pompeii Weekend
•  Assisi Day Trip
•  Tuscan Day Trip

•  AUR Cooking Lessons
•  AUR Zumba
•  AUR Yoga

STUDENT CLUBS:
•  AUR Wolves Soccer
•  AUR She-Wolves Soccer
•  AUR Runs Rome
•  AUR Community Service
•  Student Government
•  Business Club
•  Communication Club
•  Culture Club
•  International Relations Club
•  Italian Studies Club
•  Veterans Club

Housing

Single or Double Bedroom in a Student Apartment
*Housing is not included in the Program cost.

Students electing university-facilitated housing are placed in furnished apartments in areas surrounding the university campus. The apartments are located in traditional, well established neighborhoods. This housing is well suited for students looking for a "full immersion" cultural experience. While apartments are standardized in terms of basic amenities, they can vary greatly in terms of both proximity to the university and aesthetics. Students must understand that university housing is Italian by nature in every way, including but not limited to its structure, surroundings, utilities and utility providers, furnishings, building maintenance, construction and repairs, neighbors and common rules of good neighbor etiquette.

There is generally only one (or a small number of) student apartment unit(s) per building and neighboring residents are typical Italian families who own their apartments.

Most apartments have 2-3 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom. Bedrooms are typically double-occupancy. Each apartment is equipped with basic furnishings and supplies, including one single bed per student, bed linens and towels, closet/clothing storage space, typical basic Italian cookware and kitchenware, a table and chairs and furnished sitting area.

•  All apartments are same-sex, non-smoking environments.
•  Apartments are located in areas of Rome convenient to the university campus..
•  All apartments are either within walking distance or conveniently located to public transit routes relative to the university. Travel times to the university vary but generally range between 15 and 35 minutes.
•  Variances in transit times largely depend on bus frequency and local traffic. Many apartments are directly accessible by one direct bus line, while others require a change. Some apartments are located within walking distance of the university. Detailed travel instructions to/from the university and an initial supply of public transportation tickets will be provided upon arrival.

Alumni Feedback

"I loved my study abroad experience.  I definitely want to do it again and would recommend it to everyone.  Rome was amazing!!"
- Renee Kraiem

www.aur.edu

 

Duration

Spring 13: January 24 - May 16, 2013
Fall 13: August 29 - December 13, 2013
Spring 14: January 23 - May 14, 2014

Application Deadline(s)

Fall: April 15
Spring: October 15

Eligibility Requirements

A 2.5 GPA, official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose are necessary for admission to the program. Students must be at least 18 years old. No previous knowledge of Italian is required.  Minimum class standing - students must have completed at least one semester (minimum 12 semester credit hours) of college-level coursework at the time of application.

Costs

Fall 2013/Spring 2014:  $9,180 per semester

Cancellation Policy:
If, prior to the first day of the program*, a program is cancelled by the College of Staten Island (CSI) or the overseas institution, a full refund of the Basic Program Cost, as stated above, will be made. In cases of student-initiated withdrawals prior to the first day of the program*, withdrawal notification must be sent by the student, in writing, to the Center for International Service at CSI. The date that such written notification is received by CSI will constitute the student's withdrawal date. The Basic Program Cost is nonrefundable and after the first day of the program*. A student who is suspended or dismissed for disciplinary reasons forfeits his/her right to any refund.

* The program starts the day that the student is required to arrive at the program site. 

Costs Included

Tuition and administrative fees, orientation in US and Italy, sickness and accident insurance

Costs Not Included

Airfare ($1,000), books ($400), room ($5,250 for AUR-arranged double), meals ($2,000), Permit of Stay Registration Fee (195 Euro - approx. $265), course related fees ($70), optional field trips ($45-$400), personal costs ($1,700), transportation in Rome ($200), and school of record fee for non-CUNY/CCIS only ($300)

Note: Students from CCIS member institutions apply through home campus; students from non-member institutions enroll through Broome Community College/SUNY or other appropriate CCIS member institution.

Cancellation Policy:
If, prior to the first day of the program*, a program is cancelled by the College of Staten Island (CSI) or the overseas institution, a full refund of the Basic Program Cost, as stated above, will be made. In cases of student-initiated withdrawals prior to the first day of the program*, withdrawal notification must be sent by the student, in writing, to the Center for International Service at CSI. The date that such written notification is received by CSI will constitute the student's withdrawal date. The Basic Program Cost is nonrefundable and after the first day of the program*. A student who is suspended or dismissed for disciplinary reasons forfeits his/her right to any refund.

* The program starts the day that the student is required to arrive at the program site. 

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Related Links

• Wikipedia - Rome

 

Submit Application Materials To:

Center for International Service
College of Staten Island/CUNY
Building 2A, Room 206
2800 Victory Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 982-2100
(718) 982-2108 (fax)
StudyAB@csi.cuny.edu
http://www.csi.cuny.edu/international

How do I apply?

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading the forms. To download, right click on the application or recommendation form and click "save as", then save the form to your desktop or downloads. Once you have completed your form, SAVE IT FIRST!!!! DO NOT CLICK "SUBMIT" until you have SAVED your form or the recipient will receive a BLANK form. Once you have saved it, click "submit" and THEN email your completed form as an attachment to the contact email address associated with the program in which you are applying. If for some reason you do not see the email address pop up when you click "submit", then email the application to the program sponsor listed here on this page.

YOU MUST NOTIFY YOUR HOME INSTITUTIONS' STUDY ABROAD OFFICE OR ADVISOR OF YOUR INTENTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE THEM WITH A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION. 

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CCIS Online Application & Instructions

CCIS Online Student Recommendation

(Students: DO NOT send the student recommendation form to your evaluators as an attachment. Please only send the page URL. The student recommendation form can be found under the "Apply Now" tab.) 

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.