Liberal Arts & Sciences

Rome, Italy

Available with an Internship

Liberal Arts & Sciences

About the Program

Spend your summer living in vibrant Rome, immersing into local culture as you gain insight into Roman life. Enjoy hands-on learning as you go behind the scenes in artists’ workshops, local businesses, vineyards, and other sites and experiences that bring lessons learned in the classroom to life. You’ll gain true insight and feeling for your host culture, and develop the international cultural fluency you need to communicate and function effectively in an increasingly globalized world.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Rome

Dates:

5/12/25 - 7/3/25

Price:

$8,095

Credits:

6

Deadlines

Apply By:

2/1/25

Withdraw By:

3/1/25

Requirements

Complete Application
Transcript - Unofficial
Program Participation Agreement
$95 Online Application Fee

Eligibility

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

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Where You'll Study

CEA CAPA Rome Center

Located in the historic surroundings of Italy’s capital city, the CEA CAPA Rome Center offers interdisciplinary...

Student Lounge
Student Lounge
Study Area
Study Area
Counseling Services
Counseling Services
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CEA CAPA Academic Resources
6

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Choose a 4-week or 8-week session. In the 4-week session, you'll enroll in 1-2 courses, while in the 8-week session you'll enroll in 2 courses. Elective courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. Students in the 4-week session may earn 3-6 credits (up to 90 contact hours); students in the 8-week session may earn up to a total of 6 credits (90 contact hours).

Classes meet at various times, Monday-Friday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.

Prior to departure, you'll select your preferred courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availability. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Art & Archaeology of Ancient Rome * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Food & Culture in Italy * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
The Imitation of Nature * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Art & Archaeology of Ancient Rome * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Social History of the Italian Mafia * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Marketing * 300 En 45 3

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Rome. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Career & Re-entry Workshop
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
May 12
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the FCO airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

May 13
Orientation

Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held.

May 14
Classes Begin

Classes begin at CEA CAPA on this day.

May 16
Drop/Add Deadline

This is the last day to drop and/or add classes at CEA CAPA.

June 02
Holiday

Italian Republic Day. No classes will be held.

June 06
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at CEA CAPA.

June 06
Make-Up Class

Make-up day for the June 2nd holiday at CEA CAPA.

June 09
Classes Begin

Classes begin at CEA CAPA on this day.

June 11
Drop/Add Deadline

This is the last day to drop and/or add classes at CEA CAPA.

July 01
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at CEA CAPA.

July 03
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$8,095
$8,095
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$700
$1,600
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$214
$214
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$126
$380
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$280
$840
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$140
$1,120
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$140
$2,800
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,695 $15,049