2010/2011 Academic Year

Apicius International School of Hospitality – Florence
Application 2010 – 2011
study abroad italy
Procedure
REQUIREMENTS:
• 18 years of age
• Curriculum Vitae or Transcript (for Intermediate and Advanced level students only)
• 2.75 GPA for Free Elective students only
• Students applying for Intermediate or Advanced level courses must provide a transcript or certificate demonstrating at least one semester of Culinary Arts course
work, or one year of experience in food preparation. Master applicants are required to hold a degree in Hospitality Management and/or demonstrate 3 years of
experience in food preparation.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please consult the web-site www.saiprograms.com/florence/aish for your specific program, or call 1 800 865 8965, and we will be
happy to assist you.
APPLICATION DEADLINES: Please see website, www.saiprograms.com/florence/aish for your specific program.
*Late Applications will be accepted on a space-available basis.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM TERMS: Fall Semester Certificate students are required to attend a 3 week Language session prior to the start of the semester. There
will be no language instruction during the semester. IMPORTANT – Please note when certificates are offered:
• Culinary Arts – Beginning offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
• Culinary Arts – Intermediate offered in Fall and Spring only
• Culinary Arts – Advanced I offered in Fall only
• Culinary Arts – Advanced II offered in Spring only
All other certificates will be offered:
• Semester I Fall only
• Semester II Spring only
AFFILIATED UNIVERSITIES: Students from SAI affiliated schools should discuss their plans with the study abroad office at their home school in order to be clear
about the payment procedure your school uses in its SAI affiliation. Affiliate students will receive US credit for their courses abroad. It is the student’s responsibility
to insure that credits will transfer. Students from affiliated universities MUST obtain approval from their study abroad office prior to submitting an application.
STUDENT VISAS: Student Visas are required for those students enrolled in Italy Programs. Instructions are given upon acceptance. For most US Italian
Consulates SAI offers a Visa Processing Service for a fee of $250. All non US Citizens should contact the nearest Italian Consulate, following their directions for
obtaining a Student Visa.
AIRLINE TRAVEL: SAI has arranged for students to receive the lowest possible student airfares through Waldorf Travel Service, which can be reached at
info@waldorftravel.com or 800.328.7266. Be sure to tell them you are an SAI student. We strongly recommend finalizing your airline arrangements at least 120
days prior to departure.
HEALTH INSURANCE: All students automatically receive full coverage student health insurance while enrolled in their SAI program. Adult students over 49 years
of age are charged a supplementary fee.
PHYSICAL DISABILITIES: SAI will do everything in its power to provide for students with physical disabilities, though it is important to note that Europe’s
infrastructure and ability to accommodate disabled individuals differs from that which is available in the US. Certain sites are better equipped to assist students with
disabilities and we recommend speaking with our admissions staff for assistance. Please notify SAI during your application process of any and all disabilities.
FINANCIAL AID: Students using financial aid are required to pay Application Fee, Confirmation Deposit, Security Deposit and Single Room Supplement (if
applicable). Written verification of financial aid award or loan approval must be sent to our office in order to delay the balance of program cost and before your
application is considered complete. If your financial award is not sufficient to cover full Program Cost, the difference must be paid by the final payment d~ate.
Please direct all questions concerning financial aid to the SAI California office. Financial aid students who do not submit all required documents by the following
dates will be withdrawn: Fall 2010 = July 1st, Spring 2011 = November 16th, Summer 2011 = 60 days prior to check-in date.
PAYMENT: Checks should be made payable to SAI. All payments, including wire transfers, should list the applicant’s name. Payment by credit card and e-check
may be made on our website (www.saiprograms.com).
HOUSING: Housing assignments with address and roommate names will be sent via email at least one week before check-in. Students making their own housing
arrangements will receive a reduction in the Program Cost. Contact the SAI office for exact amount of cost reduction.
FULL PROGRAM: One Program Cost covers a complete study abroad experience, including Tuition, US Credits, Housing, HTH Health Insurance, Excursions,
Student Cell Phone, 24 Hour Emergency Contact, Onsite Advisors, Field Trips, Orientation and Regular Cultural Activities.
BASIC PROGRAM: The Basic Program is for students seeking more independence and economy. The cost includes Tuition, HTH Health Insurance, Student Cell
Phone, 24 Hour Emergency Contact and an Apicius transcript for all courses. Basic Program students may locate their own housing, but also have the option of
choosing SAI student apartment housing for an additional fee. No onsite SAI Advising or activities are included, however students may join in host school activities.
US credits are available with an additional fee.
All Application Materials and Payments should be sent to:
Study Abroad Italy Phone: (800) 655.8965
7151 Wilton Avenue, Suite 202 Fax: (707) 824.0198
Sebastopol, CA 95472 USA www.saiprograms.com
Legal Name
Date of Birth
Citizenship
Are you applying from an affiliate university?
Level of Italian language: Beginner
Current School
Passport # Social Security #
City of Birth Country of Birth
First
mm/dd/yyyy
Middle Last
Will you be using financial aid to attend? Yes No How did you hear about our programs?
Do you require US credits? (additional cost) Intermediate I Aanced I
Intermediate II
Intermediate III
Advanced II
Male
Female
To Which term(s) are you applying?
fall 2010 • spring 2011 • summer 2011
Jacket Size S M L XL XXL
Summer Elective Program:
Summer I 2011
Summer II 2011
Summer III 2011
Fall 2010
Spring 2011
Summer 2011
Semester Certificate Program
Semester Free Elective Program
One Year Certificate Program
apicius application
Yes No
Yes No
To Which program are you applying? Full Program Basic Program
Home Phone Cell Fax
E-mail
Street Address Apt#
City Zip Code Country
Permanent Address: to which SAI will send all correspondence
State
Name Relationship
Home Phone Cell Fax
E-mail
Street Address Apt#
City State Zip Code Country
Emergency Contact Information: Required
Name Relationship
Home Phone Cell
Secondary Emergency Contact Information: Required
Alternate E-mail
Major
Year of study while abroad: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Gap Year
Signature of Participant Date
Signature of Parent / Legal Guardian if Participant is under 18 years of age Date
Waiver / Release
Full Name of Student:
Full Name of Student’s Parent or Legal Guardian:
This is a legally binding release made by participant and, if participant is under 18 years of age, by participant’s parent or legal guardian. The term “Undersigned” is used in
this agreement as pertaining to more than one person. If participant is at least 18 years of age, it refers only to participant. If participant is under 18 years of age,
“Undersigned” refers to participant’s parent or legal guardian.
I. PROGRAM
Participant desires to take part in the following program. If participant is under 18 years of age, the Undersigned hereby grants permission for participant to take part in this
program:
Name of Program: SAI
Name of Host Institution: Apicius International School of Hospitality
Dates of Program:
II. WAIVER
This program involves studying at an SAI institution and may include living with a host family or in an apartment in the host city. Group excursions and social/cultural
activities are routinely offered to participants. Some trips will be overnight and most will involve transportation on a bus and/or train. The Undersigned fully understands
that there are certain dangers, hazards, and risks inherent in international travel, the group excursions, and in the activities included in the SAI program and have signed
this document in full recognition and appreciation of the dangers of these activities, which dangers include, but are not limited to, physical injuries (minimal, serious,
catastrophic) and/or property loss or damage. The Undersigned expressly acknowledge that the participant is not required to participate in this SAI program, but chooses
to do so.
The Undersigned therefore agrees to assume and take on all responsibilities in any activities associated with the SAI institution’s program. In consideration of, and in
return for, the service, facilities and other assistance provided to participants by the SAI institution or the US office (and their governing boards, employees, and agents)
we, along with any of our assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, and legal representatives release SAI and its school institutions from any and all liability, claims and
actions that may arise from injury, harm or death to the Undersigned and from loss or damage to the Undersigned’s property in connection with these activities. The
Undersigned understands that this release covers liability, claims and actions caused entirely or in part by any acts or failure to act by the SAI institution and/or SAI office,
including but not limited to negligence, mistake, or failure to supervise by the SAI institution and/or SAI US office or any of their employees, agents, or contractors.
III. CODE OF CONDUCT
I understand that every student attending a Study Abroad Italy (SAI) program is required to abide by all rules, regulations and procedures established by SAI and the host
institution. As representatives of your home college or university, and of your native country, you are responsible for your conduct abroad. We encourage you to set goals
for yourself in order to achieve the best academic, cultural and personal study abroad experience possible.
I understand that SAI reserves the right to dismiss a student from the program on the basis of conduct that causes concern for my safety and well-being, or the safety and
well-being of others. The SAI Executive Director, along with the host school Dean, has the authority to make the final decision on a participant’s dismissal from the
program.
Misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
• Violation of Italian laws • Damage to, or destruction of, school, residence, or student property
• Violation of host school or SAI housing rules and regulations • Reckless or dangerous behavior
• Actions that, in the opinion of the school and/or SAI staff, jeopardize • The use of threats or physical violence
your welfare, the welfare of others or the welfare of the program • Excessive alcohol consumption, substance abuse or use of illegal drugs
I understand that SAI has a zero-tolerance policy regarding excessive alcohol consumption (drunkenness), substance abuse and illegal drugs. If, by any means, the SAI
on-site staff becomes aware that I have engaged in excessive consumption of alcohol or use of illegal drugs, I will be immediately subject to eviction from SAI housing,
and probation or expulsion from the program. I understand that SAI strongly encourages me to avoid situations in which excessive alcohol consumption and/or drug use is
present.
IV. TRANSCRIPT RELEASE/SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
Transcripts are released approximately 8 weeks after a term ends. SAI reserves the right to withhold a transcript in the case of unpaid balances due to SAI, its academic
institutions or any SAI agent (including Student Cells and housing age
ncies). Security Deposits and any other monies held will be refunded in full within 60 days of the end of a term minus any apartment damages or unpaid balances due to
SAI, its academic institutions or any agent, contractor or program partner. Transcripts will be released once all accounts are paid in full.
SAI does not determine course offerings abroad nor is SAI responsible for course or program cancellations. The Host Schools reserve the right to cancel
courses/programs up to four weeks prior to the start of the term should the minimum number of required students for a course or program not be met. If a course/program
is canceled, students will be offered an alternate course/program. In certain circumstances SAI may be able to offer a “rain check” on your enrollment, allowing you to
register for a future term. However neither SAI nor the Host Schools are responsible for ANY fees incurred due to program cancellation (including airfare charges). For this
reason, SAI strongly recommends that students always select an ALTERNATE course/program and/or purchase travel and tuition insurance.
I have reviewed the SAI/Apicius cancellation policy on the SAI website and I agree to the terms, www.saiprograms.com
I give SAI permission to speak with my parent(s) regarding any financial matters that may arise related to my enrollment in SAI’s Program. YES NO
With my signature, I give SAI permission to use my photo in SAI program images for web and print materials.
I am aware that this is a Release of Liability and a Contract between SAI and myself, and sign it of my own free will.
Course # Course Title Days Times Sect. # Credits Level
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Registration
Name: Term:
Culinary Arts
Wine Studies and Enology
Baking & Pastry
Hospitality Management
Master in Italian Cuisine
Free Elective Program
Beginning
Intermediate
Advanced
Level of Expertise:
Note: Students applying for Intermediate or Advanced level courses must provide a transcript or certificate demonstrating at least one semester of
Culinary Arts course work, or one year of experience in food preparation. Master applicants are required to hold a degree in Hospitality Management
and/or demonstrate 3 years of experience in food preparation. There are no GPA requirements for Certificate Programs.
* The following course sign-up should be completed by students enrolling in the Free Elective Program only. All other programs include a
predetermined set of courses.
Cell Phone
Student housing is not equipped with telephones. For security and convenience SAI provides each student with their own cell phone through our partner,
Student Cells, Inc. This allows school advisors and family members to contact a student. Before the start of the term, you will receive instructions for
picking up your cell phone in Italy. The cell phone is provided at no charge, included in the student services fee and there is no charge for incoming calls
while you are in Italy, however, a credit card must be presented when picking up your telephone (Visa or Mastercard only). Any calls placed on the cell
phone will be billed to that credit card twice-monthly and will appear as “Student Cells Italy, Novato, CA” on your bill. Please note, transcripts will be
withheld for outstanding balances on cell phone accounts and will not be released until accounts are paid in full.
To Which program are you applying? Full Program Basic Program
Date of Birth: Passport # Social Security #
mm/dd/yyyy
Apicius Housing Request
Name
First Middle Last
Male
Female
For which term(s) are
you applying?
Term / Year
1)
Term / Year
2)
Term / Year
3)
Preferences: I am committed to an alcohol/drug-free lifestyle and I want to room with someone who shares this commitment.
Smoking Non-Smoking No Preference
I tend to be tidy I tend to be untidy No Preference
I go to bed early I go to bed late No Preference
Student Signature: Date:
Housing will not be assigned until the confirmation deposit and security deposit are received. Housing assignments are made on a first-come, first-served
basis, determined by the date deposit is received. Please Note: Single rooms are limited in availability and cannot be guaranteed. There is a
supplementary fee, in addition to the Program Cost, for single rooms (see back page for costs). If you are requesting a single room, payment of the
supplementary fee must be received with your first Program Cost payment, or you will be placed in a double occupancy room. SAI encourages students over
25 to contact our partner agencies to arrange for private studio or one bedroom apartments directly with the agency. Please contact
housing@saiprograms.com for agency recommendations.
SAI student apartments are assigned as single gender housing, (all male or all female). Students seeking male/female shared housing options should contact
the SAI office for more information.
Program Cost includes utilities up to $75 (USD) per person, per month. Excessive use may warrant additional charges. Housing assignments are subject to
cancellation if full payment of Program Cost is not made by the due date. Full payment of Program Cost is due prior to receiving your housing assignment. SAI
will mail one billing statement to your permanent mailing address which will include all due dates.
Assigned housing may not be available to students applying less than 30 days before the start of a term. Those students will be referred to a private agency in
order to make arrangements for private housing.
Private Arrangements: You are welcome to make your own private apartment arrangements directly with our rental agents. Please contact the SAI office for
more information.
NOTE: Upon check-out, an inspection of student apartments is conducted. Students are liable for apartment damages and will be billed for any damages at the
end of the term. Transcripts may be withheld until payment for damage is received.
Select one of the shared student apartment options below (plus a second choice in case the first is not available). NOTE: If you are requesting a single room,
payment of the supplementary fee must be received with your first Program Cost payment, or you will be placed in a Double Occupancy Room.
First Choice: Single Occupancy Room Double Occupancy Room Triple Occupancy Room
(One person per room) (Two persons per room) (Three persons per room)
(n/a in Milan)
Second Choice : Single Occupancy Room Double Occupancy Room Triple Occupancy Room
(One person per room) (Two persons per room) (Three persons per room)
I will find my own housing
Are there people you would like to live with?
Please list any disabilities or special needs:
NOTE: In order to process a valid shared housing request, each student must include the other(s) on their housing request form. SAI will attempt to satisfy
student requests, however, we cannot guarantee that all preferences can be met.
Yes, I’d like housing (make your selection from below).
No, I’ll find my own (if no, skip to signature at bottom of page). Students making their own housing arrangements will receive a reduction of their Program
Cost.Since this differs from school to school, contact the SAI office for exact amount of reduction.
To which program are you enrolling? Full Program Basic Program
Calendar
Fall 2010 – Free Elective
Tuesday August 31 Housing check-in
Monday September 6 Classes begin
Friday December 17 Classes end
Saturday-Sunday December 18 – 19 Housing check-out
Spring 2011 – Free Elective
Tuesday January 26 Housing check-in
Monday January 31 Classes begin
Friday May 13 Classes end
Saturday May 14 Housing check-out
Fall 2010 – First Semester Certificate Program
Saturday August 7 Housing check-in
Monday August 9 Classes begin- Language
Friday December 17 Classes end
Saturday-Sunday December 18 – 19 Housing check-out
Spring 2011 – First Semester Certificate Program
Sunday January 2 Housing check-in
Tuesday January 4 Classes begin- Language
Friday May 13 Classes end
Saturday May 14 Housing check-out
Fall 2010 / Spring 2011 – Master in Italian Cuisine
Saturday August 7 Housing check-in
Monday August 10 Classes begin- Language
Friday December 17 Classes end
Saturday December 18 Housing check-out
Sunday January 2 Housing check-in
Tuesday January 4 Classes begin
Friday May 13 Classes end
Saturday May 14 Housing check-out
Fall 2010 / Spring 2011 – One Year Certificate Program
Saturday August 7 Housing check-in
Monday August 10 Classes begin- Language
Friday December 17 Classes end
Saturday December 18 Housing check-out
Tuesday January 26 Housing check-in
Monday January 31 Classes begin
Friday May 13 Classes end
Saturday May 14 Housing check-out
Summer I 2011
Sunday May 15 Housing Check-in
Monday May 16 Classes begin
Friday June 3 Classes end
Saturday June 4 Housing Check-out
Summer II 2011
Sunday June 5 Housing Check-in
Monday June 6 Classes begin
Thrusday June 23 Classes end
Saturday June 25 Housing Check-out
Summer III 2011
Sunday June 26 Housing Check-in
Monday June 27 Classes begin
Friday July 15 Classes end
Saturday July 16 Housing Check-out
Summer IV 2011
Sunday July 17 Housing Check-in
Monday July 18 Classes begin
Friday August 5 Classes end
Saturday August 6 Housing Check-out
Summer V 2011
Sunday May 8 Housing Check-in
Monday May 9 Classes begin
Friday June 3 Classes end
Saturday June 4 Housing Check-out
Summer VI 2011
Sunday May 29 Housing Check-in
Monday May 30 Classes begin
Thursday June 23 Classes end
Saturday June 25 Housing Check-out
Summer VII 2011
Sunday June 19 Housing Check-in
Monday June 20 Classes begin
Friday July 15 Classes end
Saturday July 16 Housing Check-out
Summer VIII 2011
Sunday July 10 Housing Check-in
Monday July 11 Classes begin
Friday August 5 Classes end
Saturday August 6 Housing Check-out
Summer Semester 2011
Sunday May 15 Housing Check-in
Monday May 16 Classes begin
Friday August 5 Classes end
Saturday August 6 Housing Check-out
Summer A 2011
Sunday May 15 Housing Check-in
Monday May 16 Classes begin
Thursday June 23 Classes end
Saturday June 25 Housing Check-out
Summer B 2011
Sunday June 26 Housing Check-in
Monday June 27 Classes begin
Friday August 5 Classes end
Saturday August 6 Housing Check-out
Program Costs
Semester – Free Elective Program (Fall/Spring)
• Apicius Credits / Transcript
• US University Credits / Transcript
First Semester Certificate Program
• Apicius Credits / Transcript
• US University Credits / Transcript
Second Semester Certificate Program
• Apicius Credits / Transcript
• US University Credits / Transcript
One Year Certificate Program
• Apicius Credits / Transcript
• US University Credits / Transcript
One Year Master in Italian Cuisine Program (Begins Fall Only)
• Apicius Credits / Transcript
• US University Credits / Transcript
Summer – Free Elective Program – Apicius Credits / Transcript
• Summer 3-Week Program (3 credits)
• Summer 3-Week Program (6 credits)
• Summer 6-Week Program (3 credits)
• Summer 6-Week Program (6 credits)
• Summer 6-Week Program (9 credits)
• Summer Semester 12-Week Program (up to 12 credits)
• Summer 4-Week Program: Tuscany (3 credits)
• Summer 4-Week Program: Sicily (3 credits)
• Summer 4-Week Program: Tuscany (4 credits)
• Summer 4-Week Program: Sicily (4 credits)
• Summer 4-Week Program: Tuscany (6 credits)
• Summer 4-Week Program: Sicily (6 credits)
Summer – Free Elective Program – US University Credits / Transcript
• Summer 3-Week Program (3 credits)
• Summer 3-Week Program (6 credits)
• Summer 6-Week Program (3 credits)
• Summer 6-Week Program (6 credits)
• Summer 6-Week Program (9 credits)
• Summer Semester 12-Week Program (up to 12 credits)
• Summer 4-Week Program: Tuscany (3 credits)
• Summer 4-Week Program: Sicily (3 credits)
• Summer 4-Week Program: Tuscany (4 credits)
• Summer 4-Week Program: Sicily (4 credits)
• Summer 4-Week Program: Tuscany (6 credits)
• Summer 4-Week Program: Sicily (6 credits)
Application Fee
(Non-Refundable)
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
Confirmation Deposit
(Non-Refundable:
applied to Program Cost)
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
Security Deposit
(Refundable)
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$600
$600
$600
$600
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
Single Room Supplement
$1,000
$1,000
$1,350
$1,350
$1,000
$1,000
$2,350
$2,350
$2,350
$2,350
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
$350
$350
$350
$350
$350
$350
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
$350
$350
$350
$350
$350
$350
Extra 3-Credit Course
$1,700
$1,850
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Visa Processing Fee
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
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$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
FULL PROGRAM Cost
(excluding application fee and
security deposit)
$13,700
$14,500
$14,260
$15,060
$13,200
$14,000
$25,000
$26,600
$15,300**
$16,100**
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
$4,850
$5,000
$5,300
$5,500
$6,725
$6,875
BASIC PROGRAM Cost
(excluding application fee and
security deposit)
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$10,300*
$11,100*
$10,300*
$11,100*
$19,600*
$20,400*
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Basic Program Housing
(optional)
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$4,800
$4,800
$4,000
$4,000
$8,800
$8,800
$8,000
$8,000
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**Master Program Costs do not include Housing. Optional Housing is avaiable to Master students
*Basic Semester Programs require that students pay 210 EUROS to Apicius upon arrival to cover student service fees. Two Semester or Year Programs require the
payment be 420 EUROS.
Full Program Early Enrollment Discount: Students enrolling in a semester SAI Full Program who submit their application, with application fee, on or before April 15th
for the Fall semester and September 1st for the Spring semester, will receive an early enrollment reduction of $200 off the final payment of their Program Cost.