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Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici
With campuses in Florence and Tuscania, Italy, the Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici offers a wide selection of courses from a variety of academic areas.Ìý You can round out your cultural experience by participating in the cultural and artistic events held on and around the LdM campuses.
- Overview
- Eligibility
- Entry & Health Requirements
- Costs & Funding
- Studying at Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici
Overview
Location | Florence and Tuscania, Italy |
Term |
Summer |
Dates |
Session 1:
May 31-June 29, 2023 Session 2: July 6-August 3, 2023 |
Areas of Study |
Ancient Studies, Art, Art History, Anthropology, Business, Communication, Film, Graphic Design, History, Italian, Literature, Nutrition, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies and SociologyÌý
Course options vary by session and location.Ìý Not all areas available each session/location.Ìý
|
Housing | Apartment, self-arranged (hostel, hotel, etc.) |
Passport | Required |
Visa (for US citizens) | Not required |
Eligibility
GPA | 2.5 |
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ hours completed | 12 |
Student Conduct | Good standing |
Grad credit | No |
Pre-requiste | ±·´Ç²Ô±ðÌý Individual courses may have pre-reqs |
Student Year | Sophomore, Junior, Senior |
Entry Requirements
Passport:Ìý Required. Must be valid for at least six (6) months after your study abroad program ends.Ìý For information on how to apply for or renew a passport, see
Passports 101
.
Current passport processing times areÌý6-9
weeks.Ìý Plan accordingly to avoid issues obtaining your visa, airine tickets, and other necessary items for travel.Ìý Failure to receive your passport in time can lead to postponement or cancellation of your program.
Visa:Ìý A visa is not required for US citizens attending Summer programs at Isituto Lorenzo de' Medici.
Health Insurance
It is University policy that you must have international health insurance for the time you are abroad.Ìý Only two options are approved to meet this requirement:
Ìý • °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ Student Health Insurance
Ìý • A supplemental plan (Patriot Travel Medical) from
.
Health Precautions
COVID-19 - You are
REQUIRED
to follow the policies of your host school, host country, the CDC and TSA.Ìý It is your responsibility to know and understand these policies.Ìý If policies change before or during your program, it is your responsbility to comply with the new policies.Ìý Failure to do so can result in removal from your program and/or the host country, financial consequences and academic consequences at the host school and °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼.
Walking/mobility/travel - Expect more walking than on-campus.Ìý It is a mixture of urban (pavement/concrete) and natural (grass/dirt) terrain, including uneven/hilly terrain and up/down flights of stairs.Ìý Some historic sites and tourist areas have limited handicapped accessibility.Ìý Sidewalks in these areas can be narrow with uneven surfaces.Ìý
Vaccinations - No vaccinations are required for entry into Italy.Ìý Up to date vaccination recommendations are available on the .
Accessibility - Accessibility and accommodation are very different from that found in the United States.Ìý Please
for questions on the availability of accommodations for your specific situation.
PLEASE NOTE ÌýIt is your responsibility to request accommodation from DR; staff are not legally permitted to inquire about such needs.Ìý Requests should be made as early as possible so there's sufficient time to arrange accommodations in your location.Ìý
Costs (Comparative Table)
last updated 1/23/2023 ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýItems | °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ |
Lorenzo de' Medici |
---|---|---|
Tuition and fees 3 semester hours, plan V | 1070 | 1740 |
Commitment Fee |
-- |
75 |
Health Insurance | -- | 60 |
Passport | Ìý-- | 165 |
Student Visa | Ìý-- | Not required |
Housing and Meals |
Housing: 380 Meals: 1400 |
Housing: 1305 Meals: 1100 |
Books and Supplies | 120 | 300 |
Total | 2970 | 4745* |
*You are responsible for purchasing your own flights.
Various types of aid are available to help fund your experience.Ìý Check out our
Financial Aid
and
Scholarships
pages for more details.
Academics
Summer 1 or 2
Students in Summer Session 1 or 2 at Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici take 1-2 classes per session, equaling 3-6 sh at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼.
Courses are taught in English except for the Italian language courses.Ìý Italian language is not required but is recommended.
Courses are graded on a 100 point scale with letter grades matching those at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ (+/- A to F).Ìý LdM does NOT offer Pass/Fail (P/F) grading or Incompletes.
Housing and Meals
The Summer accommodation options at Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici include apartments and self-arranged.Ìý LdM contracts with various third-party rental companies for the apartments.
All meals are your responsibility.Ìý
More information on housing and meal options can be found on the Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici .
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