Semester Programs
| APPLICATION DEADLINES |
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| Fall Semester (up to 15 credits) | June 15 |
| Spring Semester (up to 15 credits) | November 1 |
Please note: SAI will continue to accept applications after the regular application deadlines on a space available basis.
| PROGRAM DESCRIPTION |
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Students have the option of enrolling in 12 or 15 Credit Semester Programs. Students may elect to take only Italian Language at Italiaidea or may choose to take Italian Language at Italiaidea in addition to one or two elective courses at John Cabot University (JCU) in Rome.
15 CREDIT PROGRAMS
Program costs can be found here: Fall 2012 Spring 2013
- Italian language course: 15 credits of Italian Language (5 courses/levels).
- Italian language course + 1 course at JCU: 12 credits of Italian Language (4 courses/levels) plus one 3-credit course from the list of JCU course offerings.
- Italian language course + 2 courses at JCU: 9 credits of Italian Language (3 courses/levels) plus two 3-credit course from the list of JCU course offerings.
12 CREDIT PROGRAMS
Program costs can be found here: Fall 2012 Spring 2013
- Italian language course: 12 credits of Italian Language (4 courses/levels).
- Italian language course + 1 course at JCU: 9 credits of Italian Language (3 courses/levels) plus one 3-credit course from the list of JCU course offerings.
| WHAT’S INCLUDED: FULL SEMESTER PROGRAM |
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- 12 – 15 weeks in Rome
- Tuition
- US academic credit (if applicable) for up to 15 credit hours
Pre-Departure Services
- Admission services from application to completion, with friendly, reliable advising
- Online student groups designed to acquaint students with other SAI students participating in the program
- Student Handbook and SAI t-shirt delivered prior to your departure
- Support and assistance through SAI’s online “live chat” feature
- Student Visa Consulting
On-Site Services
- Airport pick-up on check-in day
- Welcome reception and events
- Welcome bag upon arrival containing items to kick-start your experience abroad
- Health insurance
- Housing: home stay or SAI apartment housing
- Meals (for home stay students only)
- Orientation: comprehensive introduction to your city and program
- Cell phone
- 24 hour emergency support line
- Program Coordinator providing personal assistance throughout the term
- Program inclusive 2 night excursion
- Cultural activities throughout the term
- Farewell evening and reception
Re-Entry Services
- Registration fees for re-entry conferences
- Ambassador program
Optional Services
- Excursions: $300- $500
- SAI Student Visa processing: $250
Not Included
- Airfare
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Permit to Stay fees (approximately $150)
- Return transportation to airport at the end of the program
| WHAT’S INCLUDED: TUITION ONLY PROGRAM |
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This program is for an independent student seeking to create their own experience, at a savings. Tuition only students may locate their own accommodations, or choose SAI apartment housing at an additional cost, however the program does not include SAI on-site student services. Students will have available the services provided by the host school itself.
- 12 – 15 weeks in Rome
- Tuition
- US academic credit (if applicable) for up to 15 credit hours
- Admission services from application to completion, with friendly, reliable advising
- Online student groups designed to acquaint students with other SAI students participating in the program
- One month of online Italian Language instruction
- Student Handbook delivered prior to your departure
- Support and assistance through SAI’s online “live chat” feature
- Student Visa Consulting
- Health insurance
- Cell phone
- 24 hour emergency support line
Optional Services
- Excursions: $300- $500
- SAI Student Visa processing: $250