Program Highlights

Take an art history class in Rome and visit the sites you are studying

Experience Italian culture, drink a real cappuccino, eat gelato and live la dolce vita

Go to Tuscany or learn about the last days of Pompeii on an AUR field trip

Study Abroad in Rome Apply by February 1, 2015. Program runs May 24-June 26, 2015

SALVE REGINA UNIVERS ITY SHORT-TERM STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM

Salve Regina University Faculty Leaders:

Dr. James Mitchell and Dr. Martha Rose

AUR offers a wide variety of courses that will meet many students’ academic needs.

Art of Rome - Art core complement

Italian Sketchbook: Images of Rome - Art core complement

Christianity and the Roman Empire - Religion core complement

Elementary Italian I - Foreign Language core complement

Roman Archaeology On-Site - Elective for CHP majors/minors or free elective for all other majors

Introduction to Italian Food and Culture - Free elective

Post War Italian Cinema - Elective for film minors or free elective

Organizational Behavior in a Global Context - BUS major/minor requirement or free elective

Many more courses, available to take as free electives, can be found at https://www.my.aur.it/ICS/Applications/CRM/Reports/a1nmjppgytkjfl5aeyyo4hqv9_48_26_PM_Summer%201%202015%20Course%20offering%20by%20area.pdf

All course fulfillments are subject to approval by an advisor.

Academic Focus Salve Regina University’s Summer in Rome program at the American University of Rome (AUR) allows students to earn 6 cred-its by choosing two courses from a variety of courses being offered. On-campus and on-site courses offer students a range of possibilities to study in the ancient city of Rome. Students will live in their own, fully equipped apartments, minutes from the center of the old city and the Vatican. AUR offers optional field trips to climb Mt. Vesuvius and visit the ancient city of Pompeii and/or to tour a Tuscan vine-yard and visit Renaissance Florence, which will enhance students’ appreciation for the Italian people and culture. This is a great pro-gram option for students looking to fulfill core complements or any-one studying Art, Film, Business, History or Cultural and Historic Preservation. All courses are taught by AUR faculty. Complete course list for Summer 2015 will be available on the AUR website in No-vember. Course Expectations Faculty leaders will schedule pre-departure meetings as needed prior to program departure and will host reflective meetings during the program. All courses begin upon arrival in Rome. All formal course requirements will be determined by AUR faculty. Accommodations Lodging and on site logistics will be coordinated by the American University of Rome (AUR) www.aur.edu. Lodging: Students will be housed in AUR student apartments. Most apartments are located near AUR and are shared between 5-6 students from Salve Regina or students attending AUR from other universities. Each apartment is furnished. Linens, towels and basic kitchen supplies are provided by AUR. Each apartment also has a computer, free wireless internet and a landline that students may use. Meals: 2-3 group meals are included in the program fee. Students are responsible for all other meals. Eligibility Requirements

Open to all students

Minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA

Availability of academic credits to fulfill degree requirements

Good disciplinary, financial and academic standing at the time of program departure.

Participation in mandatory pre-departure orientation sessions on April 16th and 24th.

How to Apply Complete online application and submit all required supplemental materials to the Office of International Programs by the application deadline. Applications will not be reviewed until all application ma-terials are received. Detailed application instructions available at: http://salve.edu/study-abroad/short-term-programs

Program Fee for Salve Regina Students: $6,700 Included in this fee: Round trip airfare on group flight departing from Boston 6 credits Salve Regina tuition Airport transfers in Rome Accommodations in student apartments near AUR 2-3 group meals while in Rome 30-day bus/metro pass for Rome One AUR field trip to be selected by the faculty leaders Official program excursions and entrance fees International travel insurance Not Included in this fee: Transportation to and from Boston for group flight Passport fee ($135) - if applicable Student visa - if applicable Most meals in Rome Course textbooks - if applicable Additional AUR course fees - if applicable Optional 2nd AUR field trip (cost €270) Personal expenses (recreation, tips, laundry, snacks, other personal items/services) Personal travel in free time/vacations Payment Schedule $1200 Deposit due by Friday, March 6, 2015 Your deposit holds your space in the program. Please be aware that there is a withdrawal and refund policy outlined in your Participa-tion Agreement. Final Payment due by Friday, May 1, 2015 The Business Office will generate an invoice for the remainder of the program fee in April. Financial Aid Consult with your Financial Aid Counselor. Generally, only parent plus loans are applicable to short-term study abroad programs. Scholarships Salve Regina study abroad scholarships are reserved for full-time semester and year-long programs. Research your non-Salve Regina scholarship options at: http://www.salve.edu/study-abroad/study-abroad-scholarships OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Drexel Hall Salve Regina University 100 Ochre Point Avenue Newport, RI 02840-4192 Phone: (401) 341-2372 / Fax: (401) 341-2972 studyabroad@salve.edu http://www.salve.edu/international-programs