ITALY STUDY
ABROAD PROGRAMS
The City - Rome, Italy
Rome was and still is the cultural and political center of Italy. As the country’s capital and the home of Vatican City, Rome provides students with numerous opportunities to put their academic studies into a global context.
Students will find their classroom work come alive on the city’s cobblestone streets as they jockey through traffic jams around the Colosseum, watch families stroll through the Forum and join other students for gelato near the Pantheon. The amazing architecture, art and ruins easily draw students into the stories of the famous thinkers and artists of the Renaissance and history of the Roman Empire.
While the glory of its heritage still resides, Rome is still a modern city of commerce, tourism and industry with the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of all contemporary cities. As one of the larger economies in the EU, it encourages discussions around political science, social justice, international relations and business. The history, life and culture of the city makes Rome a prime location to study abroad.
The University - John Cabot University
John Cabot University(JCU), founded in 1972, is an independent, four-year liberal arts university offering undergraduate degrees and study abroad programs to English-speaking students from all over the world. The university is located in a quaint neighborhood of Rome called Trastevere, which means “across the Tiber”. It is the left bank of Rome, the oldest part of the city which is crowded with narrow winding streets full of restaurants, coffee bars, ice cream (gelato) parlors and boutiques.
JCU is within walking distance to the Botanical Gardens, the Accademia dei Lincei, and is next door to the Villa Farnesina, which houses artist Raphael’s famous frescoes. Buttressed by the Aurelian wall of the Roman Empire, JCU is reached by passing under the Porta Settimiana, built by Pope Alexander VI Borgia in 1498. The people who live in this area, like most Romans, are friendly and willing to help you find your way around or practice the Italian language.
Students who want to be involved in extracurricular activities are welcome to participate in various activities, including the student newspaper, the yearbook and sports (soccer, basketball, swimming, etc.). There are also musical and dramatic productions put on by the university theatre group.
Academics
Eligibility
Minimum sophomore standing; 3.0 GPA
Language
Courses taught in English; Italian language courses available
Orientation
Students will attend a Marquette orientation prior to departure. In addition, John Cabot University hosts an orientation within the first week of arrival.
Courses offered
John Cabot offers a wide range of classes in arts and sciences, business, economics, and humanities. Students can take four to five classes per semester, but each summer session comprises two classes. A maximum of 17 credits per semester can be earned, and six can be earned during the summer. Visit the John Cabot University website for more information.
Grades do not transfer to Marquette University for this program. Only credits will transfer provided that a grade of “C” or higher is earned.
Historic course equivalencies
Please note that the courses listed here have been approved in general for Marquette credit. However, because eac h individual academic record is unique, depending on the college, the major and courses taken previously, not every course will qualify to be used toward a Marquette degree. Therefore, current Marquette students must have prior approval from the their college office, before enrolling in these courses. Without this prior approval, any course taken at another institution will likely not be accepted toward the Marquette degree.
Housing
John Cabot University provides accomodations in residential Rome. Students may select between two housing options: the Gianicolo Residence in Trastevere, a 230-bed residence hall; and shared apartments outside the Residence, located within a 30 minute walk or bus ride to campus. Please note that students are required to stay in the Gianicolo Residence during the fall semester unless the residence hall is filled to capacity.
There is an optional “meal plan” with both accommodation options. The approximate monthly food bill is $500 per month or around $2,000 per semester. It is possible to spend less on food depending on personal preferences for the type and amount of food consumption.
All students in JCU housing are assigned Resident Assistants who are available to help students in their residential life experience while at JCU. Resident Assistants live in the same neighborhoods as students and are available to answer questions, organize events and generally assist students adjust to Roman life.
Dates
Students are able to study at John Cabot University for a semester, academic year or summer. Typically the fall semester is late-August to mid-December and the spring semester is mid-January to early-May.There are typically two summer sessions to choose from either May-June or July-August.
| Spring 2012 | Summer 2012 | |
| Housing move in | January 11-12 | May 17 or June 28 |
| Orientation | January 11-15 | May 17-18 or June 28-29 |
| Classes begin | January 16 | May21 or July 2 |
| End of semester | May 4 | June 22 or August 3 |
| Housing move out | May 5 | June 23 or August 4 |
Visa & Travel
A student visa is required for this program. A workshop will be held shortly after acceptances are announced to help students apply for an Italian visa. Students must apply two months in advance. Ultimately, procuring the visa is the sole responsibility of the student.
Students participating in this program are expected to make their own flight arrangements. You must wait until you have been officially accepted by the program before purchasing airline tickets. Student Universe (www.studentuniverse.com) and STA Travel (www.statravel.com) are two travel agencies that can often help students find flexible, discounted tickets.
Costs
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*Other costs include estimated personal expenses.
Billing: Tuition and CISI Insurance cost is billed and paid through Marquette University’s Bursar Office. All other costs, including housing, are paid directly to John Cabot by the student. Meeting John Cabot’s payment deadlines for these costs are the student’s responsibility.
Please note: all cost and financial information are provided to the best of our knowledge and should be considered as approximate estimates only.
Program Type
This is a Marquette program, so most financial aid and scholarships apply. To learn more about how the program will affect your specific aid package, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Office of International Education
