Offered Spring & Summer Terms

Surround yourself in all that Italy offers: archaeology, museums, art, food, fashion, and more! Rome is a modern, diverse city with a booming economy that leads the way from past to future. Students live in the capital of Italy while completing courses and indulging in Italian culture. This program is ideal for UF students pursuing a business major or minor, or non-business students interested in completing upper-division electives in a beautiful European city.

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The City: Rome, Italy

Rome, also known as the Eternal City, has been central to world culture for more than 2,000 years. Rome is the third most populous city in all of Europe, giving it a unique juxtaposition against the ancient ruins scattered throughout the city. Top attractions include the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, Piazza Navona, and many more! The culinary scene also keeps citizens busy – from a morning espresso to carbonara pasta to a late-night gelato, there’s always something delicious nearby.

Heavener's Rome Partner: SJU

SJU (St. John’s University) 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 centrally located in the heart of the city, in the Prati district. It is within walking distance of the historical center, Castel Sant’ Angelo, the Vatican, and the Spanish Steps.

Application Deadlines

This program operates on a rolling admission basis. When capacity is reached, the program may close before the listed deadline. Students are strongly encouraged to open an application and submit all materials in advance of the deadline.

• Spring: October 1
• Summer: February 14

Program Dates

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 prior to the start of the program. Petitions will be reviewed by the Associate Dean and Director of the Heavener School of Business.

Academic Structure

Program Costs

Program Fee

• Spring 2025: $15,380
• Summer 2025: $12,950

Program fee includes all academic expenses (tuition/fees), orientations, co-curricular activities within Rome, housing/utilities, international travel medical insurance, and 24/7 emergency support. €45 worth of meal vouchers to be used at local vendors (restaurants and grocery stores) are also provided weekly. The $395 deposit paid at the time of application is included in the above figure. Note that some courses may require additional fees upon arrival.

Other Estimated Expenses

In addition to the Program Fee, which is billed by UFIC and due before the program begins, students can also expect to incur the following out-of-pocket incidentals at various stages before or during the program.

The above figures are general estimates. All incidentals, except the passport, will vary between students depending on circumstances and preferences. Students are strongly encouraged to devise a budget for meals and other personal expenses in-country. The currency in Italy is the Euro (€).

Housing

Housing and utilities are included in the cost of the program. Students will live in shared dormitories managed by SJU. The dormitory is located above the classrooms in the St. John’s University Rome campus building. The building is located 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 same gender
• Shared Bathroom
• Air-conditioned rooms
• Access to a communal kitchen & common area
• Laundry facilities access
• Wifi
• Security systems (including key card access to the building) & 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 regular 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 & Timeout Rome
• Tripadvisor Rome

Pre-Departure Preparations

In addition to regular advising during the application process, Heavener International Programs hosts a series of sessions for program participants that are designed to offer support and manage student expectations:

• First Meeting: Typically held within a week of the study abroad application deadline, students meet others in the cohort and begin networking. Cultural resources are reviewed and further pre-departure tasks are clarified.
• Pre-Departure Session: Typically held two weeks prior to the end of UF classes the preceding semester, final preparations (e.g., packing, finances, phones, etc.) are reviewed. Arrival information, daily life, health & safety, and more are also addressed.

Exact session dates and times are provided upon formal acceptance into the program. Students also complete an online Pre-Departure Module designed and overseen by the UF International Center and receive regular communication from Heavener International Programs and SJU each step of the way. Lastly, students are provided with a Heavener International Programs Pre-Departure Guide approximately 2-4 weeks before departure. Please email us if you would like to see samples of any pre-departure materials.