Study abroad in Rome

Warrington’s Rome partner: St. John’s University

SJU assists in coordinating the UF in Rome custom program. SJU is an American university in New York. Since SJU opened its Rome campus in 1995, they have offered quality programs that embody the SJU tradition of excellence and service. The university is internationally known for the high quality of its professors. As a result, the campus draws students from across the United States and around the world. 

The campus is in the Prati district, located in the heart of the city. It is within walking distance of the historical center, Castel Sant’Angelo, the Vatican, and the Spanish Steps.

Program dates

Spring 2025

Program dates are subject to change.

• January 13: UF Online courses begin
• January 14: Students arrive in Rome (must arrive at the SJU campus no later than 2 p.m.)
• January 15-17: SJU Rome orientation
• January 20: SJU Rome classes begin
• April 12–April 21: Mid-semester break and program excursions
• April 22: SJU classes resume
• April 23: UF Online classes end
• May 7: SJU Rome classes end
• May 8: Program ends — students vacate residences by 8 a.m.

Summer 2025

Program dates are subject to change.

• June 6: Students arrive on campus (check in by 2 p.m.)
• June 6: Mandatory orientation at 4 p.m.
• June 7: Optional activity
• June 9: SJU Session I classes begin
• July 3: SJU Session I classes end
• July 4-July 10: Mid-semester break
• July 14: SJU Session II classes begin
• August 7: SJU Session II classes end
• August 9: Program ends — students vacate residence by 8 a.m.

Terms of agreement

Students must withdraw from their study abroad program on or before the following dates to avoid fee liability:

• Spring: November 1
• Summer: April 1

Students become financially obligated for the full cost of their study abroad program after these dates. Only in extreme circumstances (e.g., serious personal injury, family emergency, etc.) will a student be allowed to petition for withdrawal before the start of the program. Petitions will be reviewed by the Associate Dean and Director of the Heavener School of Business.

Academic structure

Spring (14 credit hours)

All students are required to take two courses offered by SJU and two online UF business courses.

Two St. John’s University courses (3 transfer credits each)

• Italian Language: Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced
• ART 1095 Monuments of World Architecture
• ART 1250A Italian Sketchbook
• ART 1790A Survey of Art & Architecture in Italy
• ECO 1320 Economics of Poverty & Income Inequality
• ENG 2500 Italy through British and American Writers – 19^th/20^th-century
• GOV 2670 European Union Politics
• ITA 3923 The City of Rome
• PHI 2200 Ethics
• PHI 3000 Metaphysics
• THE 2501 History of Christian Theology: Origins through the Middle Ages
• THE 3305 Moral Theology of the Marketplace
• MKT 2301 Principles of Marketing (Equivalent to UF’s MAR3023)
• IB 3341: Principles of International Business (Equivalent to UF’s GEB 3373)

A complete list of courses and syllabi can be found on the St. John’s University program page under the “Academics” tab.

Two online UF business courses (4 UF credits each)

These courses follow the UF Spring calendar.

• MAN 3025: Principles of Management
• MAR 3023: Principles of Marketing
• BUL 4310: Business Law
• ENT 3003: Principles of Entrepreneurship
• GEB 3373: International Business (spring semester only)
• MAN4504: Operations Management

Summer (10-14 credit hours)

All students are required to take two courses offered by St. John’s University and take at least one online UF business course.

Two St. John’s University courses (3 transfer credits each)

The Summer term is broken into two sessions. Students must select one course for Summer I and one course for Summer II. A complete list of courses and syllabi can be found on the St. John’s University program pages (Summer I and Summer II) under the “Academics” tab.

Summer I courses

• ITA 1010: Italian 1

Summer II courses

• IB 3341: Principles of International Business (equivalent to GEB 3373)
• ITA 1790A: Art and Architecture in Italy

One to two online UF business courses (4 UF credits each)

These courses follow the UF Summer C calendar.

• BUL 4310: Business Law
• ENT 3003: Principles of Entrepreneurship
• MAN 3025: Principles of Management *only offered Summer A
• MAN 4504: Operations Management
• MAR 3023: Principles of Marketing

Housing

Housing and utilities are included in the cost of the program. Students will live in a shared dormitory managed by SJU. The dormitory is located above the classrooms in the St. John’s University Rome campus building, minutes from the Lepanto metro stop.

SJU oversees the housing assignment process. To help facilitate that, students submit a housing/roommate questionnaire after completing the UF in Rome application and being accepted into the program. Students will be informed of their housing assignment approximately two weeks before the start of the program.

Students can expect the following from the residence:

• Two to four students per bedroom
  • Bedrooms are the same gender
• Shared Bathroom
• Air-conditioned rooms
• Access to a communal kitchen and common area
• Laundry facilities access
• Wi-Fi
• Security systems (including key card access to the building) and live-in Residence Life staff

Outside the classroom

Rome is a historic city with plenty of places to enjoy and explore. SJU provides many co-curricular and extracurricular activities around Rome. Note that local SJU staff also share recommendations for activities and events with students. 

We encourage students to do some research, think about how best to spend their free time, and try to connect with locals whenever possible! Check out a few resources below:

• SJU Rome — student activities
• SJU Rome Instagram
• Visit Rome and Time Out Rome
• Tripadvisor Rome