Italy: Rome Summer

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

Italian Civilization and Culture, Business, Communication, International Relations, Italian Language. The language of instruction is English with the exception of the language classes. Students take two three-credit courses.

 

Student Life

Although the university does not have its own residence halls, students may elect for AUR to arrange housing for them.  Students who choose AUR facilitated housing are placed in furnished apartments in areas surrounding the university.  Students are responsible for their own meals.  As a complement to the academic program, students participate in mandatory course-related field visits.  In addition, optional excursions are offered by the Student Life Department to place such as Venice, Pompeii, Florence and Assisi.

Alumni Feedback

"I gained an experience that will live with me forever; it was amazing.  I learned to live on my own, be responsible, and have a good time as well.  It also taught me how to travel with Eurostar trains all over Italy."
- Patrizia Musetti

"Amazing memories were gained from this once in a lifetime experience! I would definitely recommend this program to other students."
- Bonnie Puntasecca

 

Duration

May 25 – June 27, 2008

Application Deadline(s)

March 1

Eligibility Requirements

A 2.5 GPA, official transcripts, one letter of recommendation, and a statement of purpose are necessary for admission to the program.

Costs

$3,255 (NY residents/CCIS members)
Non-NY Residents should contact the College of Staten Island for the cost information.

Costs Included

Instructional costs abroad, administrative fees, orientation, Sickness & Accident Insurance

Costs Not Included

Airfare ($1000-$1250), books ($100), room ($1,525), meals ($700), course related fees ($50), field trips ($240-$420), Art in Rome lab fee ($50), personal costs ($700), and school of record fee

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:

Cindy Sittler

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@mail.csi.cuny.edu
http://www.csi.cuny.edu/international

How do I apply?

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading and printing the following forms. These PDF documents are viewed using Adobe's Acrobat Reader plug-in, which is available free. If you don't have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, click here.

CCIS APPLICATION PACKAGE AND INSTRUCTIONS

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.