Italy: Trinity College in Rome

• Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
• Clean record with the Office of Community Standards and good academic and College standing
• Professional application: materials are submitted on-time, are edited before submission, and are thorough and thoughtful.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Internship Requirements: Depending on your major, there may be other requirements for the internship program. Please contact International Programs for more details.
• Trinity College requires students be fully vaccinated AND boostered against COVID-19 to participate in their program. 
• This program has a required advising session (30 minutes) as part of the application process. Please visit our home page to schedule an advising appointment.

Fall 2023

• August 28: Program Starts 
• December 15: Program Ends

Spring 2023

• January 23: Required Arrival Date
• May 12: Program Ends

Orientation & Flight

Upon arrival Trinity staff will provide an on-site orientation including all you need to know about academics, health and safety, housing, transportation, money, and more. You will also be introduced to the local culture and history to make your transition into Rome easier. The orientation includes exciting activities such as walking tours of the Aventine Hill and the adjoining neighborhoods of Testaccio, Trastevere, and central Rome. Students are responsible for booking their own flights.

Visa

U.S. citizens must secure a study visa prior to departure. Trinity will give you guidance about the visa process, but you MAY have to schedule an in-person biometrics appointment, and then schedule an in-person appointment at an Italian consulate in the U.S. This may involve travel time and additional expenses. Upon arrival in Italy, you will also need to apply for a Residence Permit and Trinity will help you through this process. For general information about the visa process and visas for non-US citizens, see our Passports & Visas Page.

Campus and Courses

Trinity’s Rome campus is nestled among villas and gardens atop the Aventine, one of the seven hills of Ancient Rome, overlooking the Tiber River on one side and the Circus Maximus on the other. As often as possible, courses include site visits, walking tours and academic excursions that immerse you in this classic and stylish city.

All students must enroll in an Italian language course. Options are available at all levels of Italian (beginning, intermediate and advanced). Students will also enroll in 3 - 4 other courses. Additionally, we recommend students take one of the following courses: Rome 361 - Migration, Citizenship and Borders in Italy, Rome 370 - Urban and Global Rome, and/or Rome 146 - Internship Seminar because these classes offer strong engagement with contemporary Italy. Please follow this link for a full list of Trinity courses.

Foreign Language Competency WARNING: Italian 101 in Rome does not fulfill the Foreign Language Competency. You cannot take Italian at Rollins, and so will have a hard time fulfilling the Foreign Language Competency if you wish to continue language study after your time in Rome. You will most likely need to fulfill that requirement with a different language taught at Rollins.

This program offers an internship course that is NOT approved for internship credit at Rollins (it will usually transfer back as general elective credit). Please contact IP for more information.

Transfer of Credit

Students must take at least four courses and most courses are worth 3 credits; however, the introductory Italian language course is worth 5 credits so students typically earn 14-17 credits on the program. Courses on this program appear on the Rollins transcript as transfer credit; the grades are displayed and are factored into the Rollins GPA.  It can take up to three months for grades to be processed and appear on the Rollins transcript. For information on approving courses for major/minor and General Education/rFLA requirements, and other academic policies, please visit our Academic Information page.

Housing

The Trinity campus is made up of 3 buildings, all within a short walk of each other. Two of the buildings contain student housing. One building is in a convent—this is where you will have your program meals and have some of your classes. This student housing is separate from the areas of the convent where the nuns live. The other building with student housing is a local hotel.  In both buildings, students typically stay in furnished, double-occupancy rooms with private or shared bathrooms.

Meals

All students receive 14 meals per week, offered on campus in a family-style dining room. This includes breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday, and four dinners. It is typical for students to eat their other meals at one of the many restaurants near the program location. Trinity also provides students with coupons for local restaurants and cafés.

Activities

Building bridges to the community, the Rome Campus arranges a variety of social exchanges with Italians majoring in American Studies at nearby Rome University.  The program also organizes visits to major institutions in Rome and students have recently visited Il Quirinale (official presidential residence), Montecitorio (Parliament), the Vatican Gardens, and film studios at Cinecitta.  Also included are outings to concerts, operas, plays, art exhibits, and sporting events. The Rome Campus offers a unique opportunity for student-athletes to join local sports clubs and leagues in Rome at appropriate levels.

Course Field Trips & Excursions

All courses at the Rome campus include a component designed to foster cross-cultural exploration in the city at large.  Activities built into each course may take the form of field work, site visits, or another activity relating to the course work. Each semester will include one excursion for the entire group (Fall is usually Naples/Pompeii/Capri; Spring is usually Venice). In addition, there are typically two long weekends for additional course-related excursions.

Things to Consider

Students with mobility disabilities may find accessibility and accommodations different from the United States. Check the US Department of State Travelers with Disabilities and specific to the country, Mobility International USA, and the IP Your Identity Abroad page for resources.

Program Fee

Most Rollins financial aid and scholarships will apply to the semester abroad.

• Tuition: $29,150
• Housing: $4,925
• Some food/meals: $2,615

Also Includes

Orientation, program activities, program administration, and emergency insurance.

Estimated Additional Costs

• Transportation: Round-trip airfare from FL $1,100, onsite $470
• Meals/food not covered: $1,050
• US Passport: $165
• Visa fee: $200 plus costs associated with travel to nearest Italian consulate for in-person visa appointment
• Biometrics fee $85
• Books, course materials, supplies: $350
• Personal expenses: $1,300
• Federal student loan fees if applicable: $40
• Professional licensure, certification or credentials costs: $0

Scholarships

Scholarships based on financial need are available to off-set costs associated with international airfare and other costs associated with study abroad.  Students can apply for scholarships through the Rollins program application. Students can also apply for additional scholarships through the Trinity college website.

Living and Working

Having a credit card while abroad is very helpful. Italy has a comparable cost of living to the United States. Students can work part-time on a student visa while in Italy.