Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA) is a non-profit US 501(c)(3) school whose School of Record is Maryville University in St. Louis, which grants credit for courses completed at SRISA during Fall, Spring, and Summer academic programs. Maryville University is fully accredited through The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
School of Record
SRISA is a proud partner of Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri, named one of America’s Best Colleges in Forbes, Inc.’s annual ranking and by U.S. News & World Report in the Masters-Midwest category. Maryville University, which serves as our School of Record, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Students studying at SRISA may obtain a Maryville Transcript.
Our accredited study abroad programs
Accredited Semester
Spending a semester abroad isn’t just about studying in a different location—it’s a transformative experience where you’ll gain cultural insight, new friendships, language skills, and a fresh perspective.
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Spending a year abroad is more than an academic choice—it’s a life-changing journey. At SRISA, you’ll live like a local while having space to grow, adapt, and discover who you are as a student and global citizen.
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Why choose between travel and learning during summer when you can do both? Spend your summer exploring your interests while experiencing the best of Italy. Join one session—or stay for both—for an unforgettable summer!
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SRISA memberships reflect our continuing effort to bring collaborative projects and initiatives regarding art and higher education to life. We help make SRISA’s assets, opportunities, skills, and knowledge accessible to diverse communities while deepening the understanding of responsible civic and academic engagement among students, faculty, and staff.
SRISA is a member of the following Associations:
- Association of American College and University Programs in Italy (AACUPI) is a non-profit legal entity in the US and Italy. One of its primary objectives is to enhance and facilitate the international educational interests of North American university programs in Italy through cooperative effort.
- The National Association of Foreign Student Advisors (NAFSA) stands as the world’s largest nonprofit professional association dedicated to international education. NAFSA works to advance policies and practices that build global citizens with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in today’s interconnected world.
- The Forum on Education Abroad operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit association recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission as the Standards Development Organization (SDO) for the field of education abroad. The Forum on Education Abroad exclusively serves the field of education abroad, bringing together institutions of higher education, organizations, and agencies committed to advancing and improving the field.
- EDUITALIA is an association of schools and universities that offers courses to foreign students in Italy. Additionally, EDUITALIA contributes to stimulating cultural tourism, as well as facilitating the arrival of students in Italy.
- College Art Association (CAA) is the preeminent international leadership organization in the visual arts. CAA promotes these arts and their understanding through advocacy, intellectual engagement, and a commitment to the diversity of practices and practitioners.
- Southern Graphics Council International (SGCI) functions as a non-profit organization committed to advancing the professional standing of persons engaged in making original prints, drawings, and other graphic media, stimulating public appreciation and interest in these arts.
- Texas Association of Schools of Art (TASA) is an association of art department faculty members at two-year and four-year public or private higher education institutions dedicated to addressing issues facing Texas higher education art courses.
- IDEC listed dedicated to advancing interior design education, scholarship, and leadership, this professional organization empowers and supports educators and students with the tools to help shape the suture of the interior design profession.
- CBAA champions the teaching and study of book arts at the college and university level while supporting education at all levels. Open to educators, artists, and scholars, the association aims to engage and reflect on the nature and meaning of the teaching of book arts