CIEE Open Campus Block Program in Rome

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Locations: Rome, Italy
Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring	2025	10/01/2024 **	Rolling Admission	01/06/2025	05/10/2025
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Housing type:	Apartment, Home Stay	Click here for a definition of this term Language Study:	Italian
Program Provider:	CIEE	Year of Study:	(2) Sophomore, (3) Junior, (4) Senior
Click here for a definition of this term Language Prerequisite:	No	Click here for a definition of this term GPA requirement:	2.5
Area of Study:	Art History, Business Administration, Communication, Design, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Film & Media Studies, Health, International Business, International Studies, Italian Language & Culture, Language & Culture - Other, Management, Political Science, Western European Studies	Click here for a definition of this term Language Immersion:	No
Program Type:	Affiliated Program, Center-Based Program	Click here for a definition of this term Internship:	Yes
Click here for a definition of this term Service-Learning:	Yes

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Experience all that Rome has to offer with the Open Campus program, and customize a study abroad program that meets your academic, schedule, and financial goals. Take one, two, or three six-week blocks for your perfect amount of intensive study and cultural engagement, select your academic track from six options, then choose your courses from a wide range of subject areas. No matter what you choose, you’ll surround yourself with the language, culture, and people of the Eternal City.

Unique Experiences

VISIT

the historic center of Rome.

EXPLORE

the Vatican Museums, St. Peters and much more.

LEARN

how to make fresh pasta.

Excursions & Activities

Visit numerous significant Rome locations to underscore and expand on in-class lessons.
Students participate in a two-night, three-day study tour to another region in Italy during each academic block. All study tour expenses are included in the program fee.

Sample study tours:

Explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii before heading to the Amalfi Coast to see its stunning cliffs and learn about its tradition of local businesses and craftsmanship.
Experience the Veneto region and its charming towns of Venice and Padua or fly across the sea to the island of Sicily and its late Baroque heritage in the Val di Noto.

Projects

Volunteering. Help out at local retirement communities, arts organizations, youth centers, homeless shelters, and more.
Language support. Italian language partners (typically local Italian students) are available to help students practice and improve their Italian language skills.
Students interested in one of the following Academic Projects must submit additional materials as part of their course selection:
Internships. Build new skills and intercultural competencies, and become an active member of the Rome professional environment by interning at a local business.
Research. Pursue a research project of your own design incorporating independent, local fieldwork.
Service-learning. Combine course-based learning with practical, relevant project experience to meet a community-defined need.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Multi-day on-site orientation – introducing students to the Italian and Roman society and culture, and the CIEE academic program.
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel insurance included

Questions?

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IMPORTANT NOTES:

Application Process
There is a dual application process for this program. (1) Students must apply to for permission to study abroad on this program; you can do this by clicking the "Apply Now" button. At the same time, (2) students apply directly to the program for admission. The program application can be accessed on the program website. Please pay close attention to both the IWU and program deadlines, as they may be different.

Tuition Cost
IWU has a home-school tuition policy, which means that students studying abroad will be billed the regular IWU tuition—unless the study abroad tuition is higher, in which case the student pays that higher cost. Unless otherwise noted, IWU does not charge room and board for studying abroad; instead, students pay those costs to the program provider.

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