Orientation

During the first few days of the program, the SAI on-site program coordinator organizes a series of meetings and events which are designed to provide students with a thorough orientation of the city and surrounding area, and a full explanation of the academic program, including an introduction to the faculty and staff. By the end of orientation students will have a clear understanding of their new environment, and feel confident moving about the city independently

All SAI students arriving at the Rome airport during the official check-in dates will be met by an SAI representative, who will coordinate shuttle transfer for program check-in. After check-in, students and their baggage will be taken directly to their apartment. This service is at no cost to the student, and is covered by program cost.

Semester Sample Orientation Schedule

Day One (Mandatory)

• Arrival & Airport Pick-Up
• Apartment Check-In/Pick up Cell Phones
• Program Check-in with SAI Program Coordinator

Day Two (Mandatory)

• SAI Program Orientation meetings with SAI Program Coordinators
• School Orientation Meeting
• Meet and Greet Event

Day Three (Mandatory)

• SAI Welcome Excursion

Day Four (Mandatory)

• Housing Orientation
• Grocery Store Trip

• Permit to Stay Meeting
• President’s Welcome

• Walking Tour of Ancient Rome
• Bus Tour of Christian Rome

Summer Sample Orientation Schedule

Day One (Mandatory)

• Arrival & Airport Pick-Up
• Apartment Check-In/Pick up Cell Phones
• Program Check-in with SAI Program Coordinator

• SAI Program Orientation meetings with SAI Program Coordinators
• School Orientation Meeting
• Meet and Greet Event
• SAI Welcome Dinner

Day Three (Mandatory)

• SAI Housing Orientation
• President’s Welcome & Lunch
• Walking Tour of Ancient Rome (Optional)