Semester and Year Long Study in Florence

Students may choose to study in Florence, Rome, Sicily or Milan for one semester or a full academic year.

During the semester terms, a wider course selection is offered, and students are required to take one course in Italian language. Depending on the program, you may choose among a full array of Studio and Art History courses, and diverse classes in Business, Liberal Arts and the Sciences. Aside of Italian language, most courses are taught in English, but there are curricular opportunities taught in advanced Italian for qualified students. In Florence, the Fall 2008 Semester runs from September 2 through December 19; in Rome , from August 24 through December 12, in Milan from August 26 through December 11, and in Sicily, from August 27 through December 11.

COURSES: All students must arrange for course credit at Belmont prior to their registration for any of the programs. You will receive up to 15 hours credit per semester for the successful completion of five courses. Course combinations can meet both major area and General-Education core requirements. For more information about specific class offerings, go to the following webpage: http://www.studyabroaditaly.com/. Click on the appropriate program, and then the 'Schedules and Catalog' link, then 'Fall 2008'.

HOUSING is double-occupancy in two-bedroom apartments or multiple occupancy in apartment suites. Single-occupancy is available for an extra surcharge.

VISA: All students will be required to apply for and receive an Italian visa prior to their departure from the United States.

COSTS: The program fee varies at each school. For 2008, the following program fees are in effect:

Florence University of the Arts, Florence (FUA):

---Program Fees of $13,350 (plus $80 application fee and a refundable $300 Security Deposit).

John Cabot University, Rome (JCU):

---$14,850 (plus $80 application fee and a refundable $300 Security Deposit)

The Mediterranean Center for the Arts & Sciences, Syracuse (MCAS):

---$12,950 (plus $80 application fee and a refundable $300 Security Deposit)

Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan (NABA):

---$16,800 (plus $80 application fee and a refundable $300 Security Deposit)

These fees include the program application fees and tuition at Belmont and the Italian school, the housing security deposit, housing in shared apartments, program-sponsored excursions and field trips, Worldwide Health insurance, rental of a cell phone and International Student ID.

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES: You must plan for your round-trip airline travel, ground transportation (taxis/shuttles/rail), course books and supplies, utilities, food and other personal expenses, such as cell phone use, personal travel, museum/site admissions, gifts and the like. These would add---approximately---another $6000-$7000 per semester. Please contact one of the Program Directors to discuss the details of the Program Fee.

Once you have completed registration, all Program fees will be posted to your individual Student Account. Students on Financial Aid must consult with his/her Financial Services Counselor to determine which expenses may be covered by financial aid.

The total cost for the semester will vary based on the unpredictable fluctuation of the exchange rate for the dollar against the euro.

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

For Fall 2008 Semester - Friday, March 28, 2008 (Fall Academic Advising April 7-16)

For Spring 2009 Semester - Monday, October 27, 2008 (Spring Academic Advising Nov 5-14)

CONTACT: For more information regarding any of this program, and other items such as eligibility, Study Abroad scholarships, deadlines, and the like, contact the Rasmussen Center for International Education (615-460-5500) or:

David Ribar, Professor of Art and Co-Director of Study Abroad in Italy
Office: LCVA 112
Phone: 615-460-6773
ribard@mail.belmont.edu