Study in Florence

Florence, Italy
Study in Florence

About the Program

Michelangelo, da Vinci, Galileo, and several other historical giants called Florence home during the Italian Renaissance, contributing to the city’s rich heritage and lasting global significance. Foodies, fashion enthusiasts, history buffs, art lovers, and those with a passion for language learning will feel at home living and studying here. Florence provides first class education in a variety of disciplines such as business, communication, fine arts, gender studies, as well as a wide range of courses in the humanities. You can also take advantage of the Italian language courses which are offered at all levels to help hone your language skills. Learn through hands-on experience in this historic city full of sprawling vineyards, impressive architecture, and exquisite art.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Florence

Dates:

5/13/24 - 6/22/24

Price:

$6,995

Credits:

6

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

3/30/24

Requirements

$95 Online Application Fee
Program Participation Agreement
Complete Application
Transcript - Unofficial

Eligibility

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

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Where You'll Study

CEA CAPA Florence Center

The CEA CAPA Florence Center provides instruction in the disciplines of liberal arts, business, and social sciences, with courses that turn the city of Florence into a living classroom. Here, you'll c...

Student Lounge
Student Lounge
Study Area
Study Area
Counseling Services
Counseling Services
Student Health Services
Student Health Services
6

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Choose the session and course options that work best for you:
- 4-week, 1- or 2-course option in June or July, or
- 8-week June/July combo option with 2-, 3- or 4- elective or language courses.

Courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. If you choose the 1-course option, you’ll earn 3 credits (up to 45 contact hours); if you choose the 2-course option, you’ll earn 6 credits (up to 90 contact hours); in the 3-course option, you may earn 9 credits (up to 135 contact hours) and in the 4-course option, you may earn 12 credits (up to 180 contact hours). 

Classes meet Monday-Thursday for 2.5-3 hours each. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled on Fridays.

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Renaissance Art History 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Analyzing & Exploring the City: Florence * 300 En 45 3
Food & Culture in Italy * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Beginning Composition Drawing * 100 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Economics 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Writing the City: Florence 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
The Policies of Organized Crime: Mafia and anti-Mafia in Italy * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Beginning Italian I 100 It 45 3
Beginning Italian II 100 It 45 3
Intermediate Italian I 200 It 45 3
Intermediate Italian II 200 It 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Marketing 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Beginning Oil Painting * 100 En 45 3
Beginning Watercolor * 100 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Abnormal Psychology 300 En 45 3
Cross Cultural Psychology 300 En 45 3

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Florence. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
May 13
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Florence (FLR) airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

May 14
Orientation

Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held.

May 15
Classes Begin

Classes begin at CEA CAPA on this day.

May 25
Excursion

CEA CAPA Daytrip; destination TBD.

June 08
Excursion

CEA CAPA Daytrip; destination TBD.

June 20
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at CEA CAPA.

June 22
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than 10am on this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$6,995
$6,995
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$275
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$600
$1,500
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$165
$165
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$84
$482
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$1,047
$4,026
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$140
$613
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$105
$1,400
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,136 $15,456