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Deadlines, Dates, and Fees

Study Abroad Program
*The following deadlines, dates, and pricing information apply to the LdM Italy Study Abroad Programs, including Summer Workshops/Field School. Please refer to Certificate Program and Marist/LdM Bachelor's Degree Program information for appropriate deadlines, dates, and pricing.

Certificate Program
*The following deadlines, dates, and pricing information apply to the LdM Italy Certificate Programs, including Study and Professional Study Certificate Programs. Please refer to Study Abroad Program and Marist/LdM Bachelor's Degree Program information for appropriate deadlines, dates, and pricing.

For Marist/LdM Bachelor's and Graduate Degree Program dates and deadlines, click here. For Marist/LdM Bachelor's and Graduate Degree Program costs, click here.


Study Abroad Program Deadlines, Dates, and Pricing Information

*The following deadlines, dates, and pricing information apply to the LdM Italy Study Abroad Programs in Florence, Rome, Tuscania, and Venice, including Summer Workshops/Field School. Please refer to Certificate Program and Bachelor’s Degree Program information for appropriate deadlines, dates, and pricing.


Program Deadlines

Students must submit application materials on or before application deadlines. The $500 initial program payment and the $300 housing deposit (if securing student apartment housing) are due upon acceptance to the Program, or by the application deadline, whichever comes first. If you are applying on or near the application deadline, you must pay half of the program payment and the housing deposit with your application. These payments will be returned to you in full in the event you are not accepted. Payment deadline indicates date by which the entire program fee must be paid.

There is a $125 late application fee for students applying after the application deadline. Please note, late applicants may not receive course and/or housing preferences and may experience difficulty obtaining their visa prior to program start date.

Students may establish a payment plan (for an additional fee of $130) whereby payment in full will not be due until 10 days prior to departure. For financial aid students, payment in full is due upon the release of their financial aid funds with a signed personal guarantee.

Program Session Application Deadlines Payment Deadlines (on or before):
Summer 1 / June 2010 (*including Summer Workshops) April 15 May 15
Summer 2 / July 2010 (*including Summer Workshops and Archaeology Field School) May 15 June 15
Summer 3 / August 2010 (*Florence only) July 1 July 15
Fall 2010 June 15 July 15
Academic Year 2010-2011 June 15 July 15
January Intersession 2011 (*Florence and Tuscania) December 1 December 15
Spring 2011 November 15 December 15


Program Dates and Pricing: Study Abroad

The LdM Italy Study Abroad Program dates are listed below and indicate arrival and departure dates for each session. Corresponding costs are dependent upon site, session, program/course, and housing selection. Please be sure to read carefully all conditions regarding your selections.

Also, when making outbound travel arrangements, be mindful of the time change. Please be sure that your flight arrives in Italy on the correct day, as flights often arrive in Italy the day after US departure.

Site Session Program Dates Program Tuition Cost
Florence, Rome, and Venice
Summer I 2010 (June) * Florence and Rome
Summer II 2010 (July) * Florence and Rome
Summer III 2010 (August) *Florence only
5/27-6/26
7/1-7/31
7/30-8/28
3 credits (or 4 credit Italian/Florence only) $1,750
6 credit Super Intensive Italian $2,050
6-7 credits (2 courses) $3,100
Fall 2010 9/1-12/18 12-16 credits $7,850
18 credits Super Intensive Italian
*Not available in Venice.
$4,350
Fall 2010
One Semester - Three Cities
(Tuscania, Rome, and Florence OR Venice)
9/1-12/10 15 credits $7,950
Academic Year 2010-2011 9/1-5/14 12-16 credits per semester
per semester
$15,308 (Discount applied to 2nd semester tuition.)
January Intersession 2011 *Florence and Tuscania only 1/3-1/22 3 credit elective or 4 credit Italian $1,450
6-7 credits (2 courses) $2,700
Spring 2011 1/26-5/14 12-16 credits $7,850
18 credits Super Intensive Italian
*Not available in Venice
$4,350
Spring 2011 One Semester « Three Cities

(Tuscania, Rome, and Florence OR Venice)
1/26-5/6 15 credits $7,950


Site Session Program Dates Program Tuition Cost
Tuscania Summer I 2010 (June)
Summer II 2010 (July)
5/27-6/26
7/1-7/31
3 credits $1,650
6 credit Super Intensive Italian $1,800
6 credits (2 elective courses) $2,650
Fall 2010 9/1-12/18 12-16 credits $7,000
18 credits Super Intensive Italian $4,150
Fall 2010 One Semester - Three Cities

(Tuscania, Rome, and Florence OR Venice)
9/1-12/10 15 credits $7,950
Academic Year 2010-2011 9/1-5/14 12-16 credits per semester $13,650 (Discount applied to 2nd semester tuition.)
January Intersession 2011 1/3-1/22 3 credit elective or 4 credit Italian $1,350
6-7 credits (2 courses) $2,500
Spring 2011 1/26-5/14 12-16 credits $7,000
18 credits Super Intensive Italian $4,150
Spring 2011
One Semester - Three Cities

(Tuscania, Rome, and Florence OR Venice)
1/26-5/6 15 credits $7,950


Program Dates and Pricing: Summer Workshops and Field School 2010

The Study Abroad Workshops and Field School in Italy are short-term programs that provide 6 credits and include at least 1 week in the countryside. Please refer to the website for detailed descriptions of the programs.

Workshop Site Dates (arrival/departure) Cost
Travel Writing and Literature Workshop Florence and Tuscania 5/27-6/26 $4,200
Color and Light: Watercolor Workshop Florence and Chianti 7/1-7/31 $4,200
Restoration Workshop Florence and Chianti 5/27-6/26 or 7/1-7/31 $4,200
Tuscania Oil Painting Workshop Tuscania and Surrounding Locales 5/27-6/26 $3,150
Archaeology Field School Tuscania 7/1-7/31 $4,750 (Includes housing)

* Students who enroll in the same LdM Italy program for the Academic Year will receive a 5% discount on tuition cost for the second semester.

* Students enrolling in 2 or more summer sessions will receive a 5% discount on tuition cost.

* Small grants are available for semester study abroad programs in Italy at LdM. Please inquire with LdM Student Services + Academic Relations in Austin, TX.


Housing Dates and Pricing

(based on student apartment, except where noted otherwise)

Housing costs include coverage of utility costs up to $75. Utility expenses above $75 will be charged to student residents.

Site Term Cost
Florence
Double Occupancy Summer 2010 (per session) $950
Single Occupancy Summer 2010 (per session) $1,150
Double Occupancy Semester $3,250
Single Occupancy Semester $3,950
Double Occupancy Academic Year* $6,500
Single Occupancy Academic Year* $7,900
Double Occupancy January Intersession 2011 (per session) $1,000
Rome Double Room Summer 2010 (per session) $1,150
Single Occupancy Summer 2010 (per session) Upon request/
availability
Double Room Semester $3,700
Single Occupancy Semester $4,200
Double Room Academic Year* $7,400
Tuscania Double Occupancy Summer 2010 (per session) $650
Single Occupancy/Summer 2010 $850
Double Occupancy Semester $2,400
Single Occupancy Semester $2,800
Double Occupancy Academic Year* $4,500
Single Occupancy Academic Year* $5,600
Double Occupancy January Intersession 2011(per session) $700
Venice Double Occupancy Semester $3,250
Single Occupancy Semester $3,950
Double Occupancy Academic Year* $6,500
Single Occupancy Academic Year* $7,900
One Semester - Three Cities (Tuscania, Rome, and Florence OR Venice) Double Occupancy Semester $3,300

*Academic Year housing is for exact dates of programs. LdM Academic Year students must vacate between program sessions. Fall students returning for the Spring semester may store luggage/belongings between sessions. LdM will assist students in finding storage and students will pay storage provider directly on site.

Students interested in other housing options (hostel, residencia, hotel, or B&B) should contact LdM Student Services + Academic Relations in Austin, TX for additional housing costs. Housing with a host family is available on a limited basis.


Student Insurance Pricing

This supplemental health insurance is required. Although it is not included in the Tuition Cost, it is included in the Total Program Cost below.

Session Cost
January Intersession $60
Semester $240
Summer (per session) $75
Academic Year $585


Total Program Costs

These costs for study abroad are based on standard course selection, double occupancy student apartment housing, and student insurance.

Site Summer 2010 (per session) Fall 2010 Academic Year 2010-2011 January Intersession 2011 Spring 2011
Florence $2,775 $11,340 $22,393 $2,510 $11,340
Rome $2,975 $11,790 $23,293 NA $11,790
Tuscania $2,075 $9,640 $19,035 $2,110 $9,640
Venice NA $11,340 $22,393 NA $11,340
One Semester - Three Cities NA $11,490 NA NA $11,490


What is included in the Total Program Cost (above)?

  • Tuition for one of the following:
    • 3 credit elective or 4 credit Italian for January intersession program
    • 12-16 credits for semester programs, including 3 Cities
    • 3 credit elective for summer programs
    • 12-16 credits per semester for academic year program
  • Housing in double occupancy student apartment
  • Utilities up to $75/month
  • Student medical insurance and international assistance, unless otherwise stated
  • 24 hour emergency line to advisors (health issues)
  • Grade report from LdM and if necessary, a United States accredited university transcript from Marist College
  • Welcome and Farewell reception
  • Free mobile telephone or international SIM card
  • Internet access (campus WIFI)
  • Pre-departure guide
  • On-site orientation
  • Student services including cultural and social events (some for additional fees)
  • Special interest clubs (some require additional fees)
  • On-campus library facilities
  • Post-program evaluation
  • Access to an LdM Advisor
  • Revenue stamp and assistance in preparing documents for Permit of Stay
  • Advice on acquiring a VISA
  • For 3 Cities Program, group bus transfers from Tuscania-Rome and Rome-Florence or Rome-Venice.


What additional costs can I expect?

  • Airfare
  • Excursions
  • Permit of Stay application fee and services through Eduitalia
  • Books, lab and material fees, academic field trips
  • Transportation in Italy
  • Meals and laundry
  • Phone service/calls
  • Internet access in student apartments
  • $300 Housing Deposit (refundable)
  • Some cultural events
  • Housing between all academic sessions


What other fees might be associated with my enrollment?

  • Extra Course Fee: $1300
  • Late Application Fee (all sessions): $125
  • Payment Plan Fee (all sessions): $130
  • Students attending January Intersession and Summer Programs may wish to enroll in non-credit Italian wine or cuisine courses for an additional fee.
  • Extra Non-credit Course Fees for Summer Sessions 2010 in Florence and Tuscania:
    • Cuisine (2hrs./wk. = 8 hrs. total): $370
    • Wine Tasting (2 hrs./wk. = 8 hrs. total): $400
  • Extra Non-credit Course Fees for Summer Sessions 2010 in Rome:
    • Wine Tasting (2 hrs./wk. = 8 hrs. total): $400



Certificate Program Deadlines, Dates, and Pricing Information

*The following deadlines, dates, and pricing information apply to the LdM Italy Certificate Program, including Study and Professional Study Certificate Programs. Please refer to Study Abroad Program and Bachelor’s Degree Program information for appropriate deadlines, dates, and pricing.


Certificate Program Deadlines

Students must submit application materials on or before application deadlines. The $500 initial program payment and the $300 housing deposit (if securing student apartment housing) are due upon acceptance to the Program, or by the application deadline, whichever comes first. If you are applying on or near the application deadline, you must pay half of the program payment and the housing deposit with your application. These payments will be returned to you in full in the event you are not accepted. Payment deadline indicates date by which the entire program fee must be paid.

There is a $125 late application fee for students applying after the application deadline. Please note, late applicants may not receive course and/or housing preferences and may experience difficulty obtaining their visa prior to program start date.

Students may establish a payment plan (for an additional fee of $130) whereby payment in full will not be due until 10 days prior to departure. For financial aid students, payment in full is due upon the release of their financial aid funds with a signed personal guarantee.

Program Session Application Deadlines Payment Deadlines (on or before):
Academic Year 2010-2011 June 15 July 15

All Certificate Programs begin during the fall semester. Students with prior knowledge of the selected field of study may be admitted to a non-beginning semester of the Certificate Program, after submitting a portfolio of their work to be assessed and approved. The second semester of each Certificate takes place in the Spring semester only; prices and deadline are available on request.

Consult the Certificate Program section of this website for more information.


Program Dates and Pricing: Certificate Program

The program dates are listed below and indicate arrival and departure dates for each session. Corresponding costs are dependent upon program and housing selection. Please be sure to read carefully all conditions regarding your selections.

Also, when making outbound travel arrangements, be mindful of the time change. Please be sure that your flight arrives in Italy on the correct day, as flights often arrive in Italy the day after US departure.

Program Session Program Dates Tuition Cost
Study Certificate Academic Year 2010-2011 9/1 - 5/14 $14,250
Professional Study Certificate Academic Year 2010-2011 9/1 - 5/14 $15,000

*If you are seeking US credit for your coursework as part of the Certificate Program, there will be an additional fee for the semesters during which you are enrolled in 18 hours.


Housing Dates and Pricing

(based on student apartment, except where noted otherwise)

A $300.00 Housing Deposit is required for the student apartments for all sites/sessions. The deposit is refundable at program's end, minus any damages.

Housing costs include coverage of utility costs up to $75. Utility expenses above $75 will be charged to student residents.

Term Cost
Double Occupancy Academic Year* $6,500
Single Occupancy Academic Year* $7,900

*Academic Year housing is for exact dates of programs. Students must vacate between program sessions. Fall students returning for the Spring semester may store luggage/belongings between sessions. LdM will assist students in finding storage and students will pay storage provider directly on site.

Students interested in other housing options (residencia, hotel, B&B, or hostel) should contact LdM Student Services + Academic Relations in Austin, TX for additional housing costs. Housing with a host family is available on a very limited basis.


Student Insurance Pricing

This supplemental health insurance is required. Although it is not included in the Tuition Cost, it is included in the Total Program Cost below.

Session Cost
Academic Year $585


Total Program Costs

These costs are based on Certificate Program tuition (non-US credit), double occupancy student apartment housing, and student insurance. Costs are listed up to one academic year (for 2010-2011). Students enrolled in a 2-year program or attending beyond Spring 2011 should note that costs may be adjusted for the academic year 2011-2012.

Program Site Academic Year 2010-2011
Fashion Design Study Certificate Florence $21,335
Fashion Design Professional Study Certificate Florence $22,085
Fashion Marketing and Merchandising Study Certificate Florence $21,335
Fashion Marketing and Merchandising Professional Study Certificate Florence $22,085
Graphic Design and Visual Communication Study Certificate Florence $21,335
Graphic Design and Visual Communication Professional Study Certificate Florence $22,085
Jewelry Art and Design Study Certificate Florence $21,335
Jewelry Art and Design Professional Study Certificate Florence $22,085
Interior Design Study Certificate Florence $21,335
Interior Design Professional Study Certificate Florence $22,085
Restoration and Conservation Study Certificate Florence $21,335
Restoration and Conservation Professional Study Certificate Florence $22,085
Fine Arts Study Certificate Florence $21,335


What is included in the Total Program Cost (above)

  • Certificate Program Tuition
  • Housing in double occupancy student apartment
  • Utilities up to $75/month
  • Student medical and life insurance (including medical evacuation and repatriation)
  • 24 hour emergency line to advisors (health issues)
  • Grade report from LdM
  • Welcome and Farewell reception
  • Free mobile telephone or international SIM card
  • Internet access (campus WIFI)
  • Pre-departure guide
  • On-site orientation
  • Student services including cultural and social events (some for additional fees)
  • Special interest clubs (some require additional fees)
  • On-campus library facilities
  • Post-program evaluation
  • Access to an LdM Advisor
  • Revenue stamp and assistance in preparing documents for Permit of Stay
  • Advice on acquiring a VISA


What additional costs can I expect?

  • Airfare
  • Excursions
  • Permit of Stay application fee and services through Eduitalia
  • Books, lab and material fees, academic field trips
  • Transportation in Italy
  • Meals and laundry
  • Phone service/calls
  • Internet access in student apartments
  • $300 Housing Deposit (refundable)
  • Some cultural events
  • Housing between all academic sessions


What other fees might be associated with my enrollment?

  • US Credit Fee for those requesting Marist College transcript (for semesters during which 18 hours are taken): $1300
  • Late Application Fee (all sessions): $125
  • Payment Plan Fee (all sessions): $130

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM
Program Deadlines

Program Dates and Pricing: Study Abroad

Program Dates and Pricing: Summer Workshops and Field School

Housing Dates and Pricing

Student Insurance Pricing

Total Program Costs

What is included in the Total Program Cost?

What additional costs can I expect?

What other fees might be associated with my enrollment?


CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Program Deadlines

Program Dates and Pricing

Housing Dates and Pricing

Student Insurance Pricing

Total Program Costs

What is included in the Total Program Cost?

What additional costs can I expect?

What other fees might be associated with my enrollment?



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