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STUDY ABROAD

Fall & Spring Programs

Five courses are offered for 鶹ýcredit while in Rome: Literature, Humanities, and Art & Architecture count toward most students’ general electives, while Theology and Philosophy count toward the core curriculum. 鶹ýstaff work closely with the Rome team to ensure that the courses offered in Rome fit well within our overall framework here on campus.

Our on-site staff and faculty have years of experience living, studying, and leading groups in and around the city; they are well-versed in Rome, the Christian faith, and the life-changing impact of a well-curated semester abroad.

NEW! SUMMER 2025 ROME PROGRAM

Can’t swing a full semester away? Spend your summer abroad instead!

In addition to the fall and spring programs, 鶹ýis now offering a 4-week summer Rome program with all the same fun, adventure, and cultural enrichment as the fall and spring programs—think of it as a “mini” version of the program, taking place at the same location and with the same staff as the fall and spring programs. This option is ideal for varsity athletes, nursing, and other majors who have less flexibility during the regular school year.

During the summer, students will take our flagship course, The Art & Architecture of Rome. Each class meeting will take place at a different location throughout the city, depending on the topic for the day.

Meals, lodging, tuition, and 2-3 organized weekends (including a pilgrimage to Assisi) is included.

Cost: $4,500/student, plus airfare & spending money

Note: 2025 has been named a Jubilee year! This is an opportunity that won’t happen again for another 25 years. The city will be buzzing with activity in the form of special events, exhibitions, concerts, and more!

To Rome, WITH LOVE

Current Students: Ready to learn more? Attend an info session!

Dates: August 28, September 3, September 16, September 19, & September 25

Time: 8 pm

Location: Tom & Selby Prince Building, rm. 115.

Please note: You may not submit an application for spring, summer, or fall 2025 without first attending one of the above info sessions. Questions? Email AMUabroad@avemaria.edu.

STUDY ABROAD STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

APPLYING FOR STUDY ABROAD

Students who are interested in a semester in Rome should first attend an informational session with our Study Abroad Coordinator, Alexandrea Bartsch (see above for session dates). At the informational session, students are given a thorough overview of the program, as well as access to apply.

Requirements For Admission

  • Students are permitted to study abroad as early as their 3rd semester at AMU.
  • Students must have reached 18 years of age prior to the departure date for the program to be eligible to participate.
  • Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
  • All undergraduate, degree-seeking, 鶹ýstudents who meet the minimum requirements for admission are welcome to apply.
  • Student academic, health, and discipline records are evaluated by the Study Abroad Coordinator, in cooperation with the Office of Student Affairs and Dean of Faculty, for the health and maturity necessary to meet the challenges of the Rome program. Students who are actively on academic or disciplinary probation may not study abroad.

Please note: The program is not suited for married students or students with families. Rooms are shared, and separated by gender, and there are no single rooms.

IMPORTANT PROGRAM DATES AND DEADLINES

Spring 2025

Completed applications received by Friday, October 11 will receive an answer by October 25.

  • Applications Due: Friday, October 11, by 5 p.m. (regular admission)
    • $300 Non-Refundable Deposit Due: Thursday, October 31, by 5 p.m.
  • Program Dates: February 5 – April 23, 2025

Summer 2025

Completed applications will be reviewed in the order received; the sooner you submit, the sooner you’ll hear back!

  • Applications Due: Monday, December 2, by 5 p.m.
    • $500 Non-Refundable Deposit Due: Friday, December 13, by 5 p.m.
  • Program Dates: May 26 – June 25, 2025

Fall 2025

Completed applications submitted by November 15 will receive an answer by December 2. Missed the deadline? Applications for fall 2025 will re-open in January.

  • Applications Due: Friday, November 15, 2024, by 5 p.m.
    • Admitted students will be informed of non-refundable deposit deadline.
  • Program Dates: (tentative) October 3 – December 18, 2025

program costs

Students going abroad pay regular 鶹ýtuition, room, board, and fees. In addition, students also pay a $3,500* program fee. Students studying abroad are not charged the Student Life or Athletic fees during their semester abroad. All other fees apply.

Students are responsible for their airfare, spending money, and passport fees. Commuter students will have to factor in the additional cost of room and board when calculating their program costs.

For more information regarding tuition and costs, please visit /admissions/tuition-and-cost our Tuition and Costs page.

*A non-refundable deposit of $300 is due upon admission, to secure the student's place in the program, while the additional $3,200 of the program fee is added to the student's bill for their study abroad term. If a student deposits, but does not study abroad, they will forfeit their deposit.

Included in Program Costs:

- Lodging at the Villa (shared rooms, segregated by gender)

- Laundry service

- 3 meals/day at the Villa

- Bed linens, towels- Group weekend pilgrimage to Assisi

COntact us

Alexandrea Bartsch

Study Abroad Manager

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