Italy Rome Summer

Program Site
The American University of Rome is set in the capital of Italy. Known as "The Eternal City," Rome is filled with legacies of the past, such as the Roman Forum and the Coliseum. Contemporary Rome also offers a host of activities, notably theatre. Rome is also an important center for the study of International Relations and International Business. Founded in 1969 as an independent, coeducational, four-year institution, The American University of Rome is located in a beautiful villa on Rome's highest hill, the Gianicolo, on the right bank of the Tiber River. The villa has a complete range of facilities, including a library, student lounge, and computer center. Surrounded by its own garden, the campus is close to major parks in Rome. The university has an international enrollment of approximately 350 students each year, and its faculty come from leading educational, business, and government centers throughout Europe and the United States.
Academic Program Highlights
Italian Civilization and Culture, Business, Italian Language. The language of instruction is English with the exception of the language classes.
Program Duration
May 23 - June 28
Application Deadline*
March 1^st
*Note: Contact Rio Salado College for exact date.
Recommended Credits
6 credits
Transcripts
For all courses taken at the American University of Rome where there are equivalent courses in the MCCCD, the official record for those credits will be posted on the MCCCD, Rio Salado College, transcript.

Eligibility:
2.5 GPA; transcripts; 1 letter of recommendation; statement of purpose.
Student Life
Students reside in furnished apartments. Students prepare their own meals.
Costs
The cost of a summer program may vary as changes occur in the economies and currencies of the U.S. and abroad. The factors listed below are used to calculate program costs.

Tuition at Rio Salado College (assessed according to the student’s residency status).

Program costs abroad, including instruction, housing, application and orientation fees, insurance, books and field trips.

Transportation to the designated country.‚

Costs Included:
Instructional costs abroad, administrative fees, orientation, Sickness & Accident Insurance.
Not Included:
Tuition at Rio Salado College (assessed according to the students residency status and number of credit hours), Room ($750), airfare ($800-$1,100), meals ($500), course related fees ($50), personal costs ($500), books ($100).
All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.
Financial Aid
Any financial aid for which students are eligible during the course of their study at Rio Salado College, including Pell Grants, can be used toward the cost of the program in Italy.
For More Information
Office of International Education
Rio Salado College
2323 W. 14^th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 517-8416
(480) 517-8849 Fax
Contact: Erma Abeyta, Director of International Programs
OIE@riomail.maricopa.edu