Summer Semester 2027

*prices are subject to change

Please see SAI Policies for SAI cancellation & withdrawal deadlines.

Note: Some US universities have a special payment arrangement with SAI, where your university covers part of your fees on your behalf, and you pay the remaining fees directly to SAI. Not sure if this applies to you? Check with your study abroad office or your SAI Admissions Counselor.

Students complete their course registration directly with FUA through the FUA registration portal. Upon confirming enrollment in the SAI program at FUA, students receive information for creating their FUA registration portal and selecting their classes. Note: All courses must meet the minimum enrollment of 12 students to run; therefore, all registrations require selection of an alternate course for each primary course choice.

Courses are offered in either a 3-week or 6-week format. 3-week courses typically meet Monday – Thursday (with some limited exceptions), and 6-week courses typically meet 2 days per week, with the exception of experiential learning & special project experiential learning courses. Students must be enrolled in academic courses the entire program duration.

FUA course registration begins months ahead of the application deadline and is open now. Courses at FUA fill on a rolling basis, and students seeking specific courses are encouraged to apply early.

Internships & Special Project Experiential Learning
Students can apply for a part time 3 credit internship or special project experiential learning (SPEL) to be completed as part of the program. Students are placed in field internships that complement their major or minor, and are supported by an internship supervisor & the FUA internship coordinator. While Italian language proficiency is not required, it is helpful for expanding the placement options. At the completion of the internship or SPEL students produce an analytical report that synthesizes what they have learned. For more information on internships see FUA Internships.

Experiential Learning
Many FUA courses incorporate experiential learning components, involving hands-on projects. Courses which include experiential learning components will include this information in the course details & syllabus. Students will work & collaborate within the FUA Community Engagement Member Institutions (CEMI) to fulfill various projects & tasks as part of their coursework. These practical assignments take place on-site and will occur outside of the regular class sessions, with varying shifts assigned from Monday to Friday (occasional weekend shifts possible), including the possibility of later evening hours. For more information see FUA Internships.

SAI students enrolled in FUA’s Summer Semester are able to add one of the following 1-week courses to the start of their term, to extend their programs by 1 week:

• Cultural Introduction to Italy (1 week / 3 credits) – This traveling course gives students the opportunity to delve into Italian culture through lectures, visits to cultural sites, and food tastings. Please note that students enrolled in this program add-on course arrive in Rome on May 10, 2027.
• Cultural Introduction to Florence (1 week / 3 credits) – This field learning course provides students an in-depth introduction to Florentine culture. Please note that students enrolled in this 1-week course arrive in Florence on May 10, 2027.

Students can also choose to pair this 1-week course with a corresponding regular summer course to earn 6 credits on the same topic. For more information and full course descriptions see Courses.