The cost of an education at the Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA) includes more than just tuition—below you’ll find a full breakdown, from dates to housing to special excursions.
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September 1 – December 17, 2026
- Program Fees
Processing Fee: $75
Program Deposit: $1,500
Tuition: $9,946
4-5 Courses (maximum 4 studio courses)
Total Credits: 12-16
Academic Year students are billed separately per semester. There is a
$2500 tuition discount on the 2nd semester.
Housing Security Deposit: $500
$4,700 Double or triple occupancy room in a shared apartment
$1,200 Supplemental single room fee (see Housing page for details)
Private apartments are available upon request. Contact us for more information (see Housing page for details)
Activities Fee: $1,250
Maryville University in St. Louis Transcript (optional): $250 (this fee covers two consecutive semesters and two summer sessions, see Transcripts page for more information)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Program deposits will be applied towards the full program balance. This fee is non-refundable and will hold your place in the program. The housing security deposit is non-refundable and will ensure your place in housing until your arrival. It will be held and refunded minus any damages for approximately 3-4 months after the end of the program.
- Additional Fees
Course Fees: Additional course fees are billed to students after the add/drop period ends. These fees vary by course and semester. They are not confirmed until closer to the start of the semester to reflect what is included in the curriculum that term. Items covered by the course fee may include site visits, museum entrances, field trips, guest lectures, and basic shared studio supplies. Course fees are listed on individual student schedules and the course index that is sent before the start of the program.
Permit of Stay: The Permit of Stay is only mandatory for students studying for more than 150 days, those on the Academic Year program. SRISA connects students to a local organization that assists with this process onsite. The approximate cost is 200 euros.
- Calendar
Jun 15 Enrollment Deadline
Jul 15 Payment and Forms Deadline
Aug 24 Pre-Departure Virtual Orientation (placeholder)
Sep 1 Housing Check-In: 10 am – 6 pm
Sep 2-4 Orientation and Welcome Gala
Sep 4 Portovenere
Sep 7 First day of Class
Sep 18 Siena
Oct 2-4 Venice
Oct 21-22 Midterm Exams
Oct 23-Nov 1 Fall Break
Nov 26 Thanksgiving (Classes in Session)
Dec 4 Classes in Session (Make-Up Dec 8)
Dec 8 No Classes for Italian Holiday, Immacolata
Dec 11 Student Art & Fashion Show
Dec 14-15 Final Exams
Dec 17 Housing Check-Out: By 10 am
January 12 – April 30, 2027
- Program Fees
Processing Fee: $75
Program Deposit: $1,500
Tuition: $9,946
4-5 Courses (maximum 4 studio courses)
Total Credits: 12-16
Academic Year students are billed separately per semester. There is a
$2500 tuition discount on the 2nd semester.
Housing Security Deposit: $500
$4,700 Double or triple occupancy room in a shared apartment
$1,200 Supplemental single room fee (see Housing page for details)
Private apartments are available upon request. Contact us for more information (see Housing page for details)
Activities Fee: $1,250
Maryville University in St. Louis Transcript (optional): $250 (this fee covers two consecutive semesters and two summer sessions, see Transcripts page for more information)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Program deposits will be applied towards the full program balance. This fee is non-refundable and will hold your place in the program. The housing security deposit is non-refundable and will ensure your place in housing until your arrival. It will be held and refunded minus any damages for approximately 3-4 months after the end of the program.
- Additional Fees
Course Fees: Additional course fees are billed to students after the add/drop period ends. These fees vary by course and semester. They are not confirmed until closer to the start of the semester to reflect what is included in the curriculum that term. Items covered by the course fee may include site visits, museum entrances, field trips, guest lectures, and basic shared studio supplies. Course fees are listed on individual student schedules and the course index that is sent before the start of the program.
Permit of Stay: The Permit of Stay is only mandatory for students studying for more than 150 days, those on the Academic Year program. SRISA connects students to a local organization that assists with this process onsite. The approximate cost is 200 euros.
- Calendar
Oct 15 Enrollment Deadline
Nov 15 Tuition and Forms Deadline
Jan 4 Pre-Departure Virtual Orientation
Jan 12 Housing Check-In: 10 am – 6 pm
Jan 13-16 Orientation Activities
Jan 15 Chianti (Group A)
Jan 16 Chianti (Group B)
Jan 18 1st day of Class
Jan 29 Lucca
Feb 12-14 Torino
Mar 3-4 Midterm Exams
Mar 5-14 Spring Break
Mar 29 Closed for Italian Holiday, Pasquetta
Apr 23 Student Show (Art/Fashion)
Apr 27-28 Final Exams
Apr 28 Farewell Gala
Apr 30 Housing Check-Out: By 10 am
May 19 – June 18, 2027
- Program Fees
Processing Fee: $75
Program Deposit: $500
Studio Arts Classes & Internships: $2,338
Studio Course, 3 credits, 90 contact hours
Lecture or Italian Language Course*: $1,989
3 credits, 45 contact hours
*$200 discount on 2nd course enrollment
NOTE: There are two Summer Sessions: Summer A and Summer B. Students have the option to attend one or both sessions. Students may take up to two courses per session (maximum one studio course per session).
Housing Security Deposit: $250
$1,350 Double or triple occupancy room in a shared apartment
$300 Supplemental single room fee (see Housing page for details)
Private apartments are available upon request. Contact us for more information (see Housing page for details)
Activities Fee: $775
Maryville University in St. Louis Transcript (optional): $250 (this fee covers two consecutive semesters and two summer sessions, see Transcripts page for more information)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Program deposits will be applied towards the full program balance. This fee is non-refundable and will hold your place in the program. The housing security deposit is non-refundable and will ensure your place in housing until your arrival. It will be held and refunded minus any damages, approximately 3-4 months after the end of the program.
- Additional Fees
Course Fees: Course fees are included in the summer course tuition. However, some courses have additional excursions or elevated course activity costs for which additional fees may apply. Students enrolled in these courses will be billed after the add/drop period ends. Courses for which fees apply are listed on individual student schedules and the course index that is sent out before the start of the program.
Optional Field Trips: Optional excursions are organized by SRISA for summer students. These trips include transportation, onsite coordination, and some entrance fees. Cancellations are not possible after the form deadline, and payments are non-refundable. There’s no full or partial reimbursement for not attending a field trip.
- Calendar
Mar 15 Enrollment Deadline
Apr 15 Tuition Payment Deadline
May 10 Pre-Departure Virtual Orientation
May 19 Housing Check-In 12-7 PM
May 20 Orientation
May 21 1st Day of Class & Welcome Gala
June 2 School Closed Italian National Holiday
Jun 17 Student Show
Jun 18 Housing Check-out, by 10 am
June 23 – July 23, 2027
- Program Fees
Processing Fee: $75
Program Deposit: $500
Studio Arts Classes & Internships: $2,338
Studio Course, 3 credits, 90 contact hours
Lecture or Italian Language Course*: $1,989
3 credits, 45 contact hours
*$200 discount on 2nd course enrollment
NOTE: There are two Summer Sessions: Summer A and Summer B. Students have the option to attend one or both sessions. Students may take up to two courses per session (maximum one studio course per session).
Housing Security Deposit: $250
$1,350 Double or triple occupancy room in a shared apartment
$300 Supplemental single room fee (see Housing page for details)
Private apartments are available upon request. Contact us for more information (see Housing page for details)
Activities Fee: $775
Maryville University in St. Louis Transcript (optional): $250 (this fee covers two consecutive semesters and two summer sessions, see Transcripts page for more information)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Program deposits will be applied towards the full program balance. This fee is non-refundable and will hold your place in the program. The housing security deposit is non-refundable and will ensure your place in housing until your arrival. It will be held and refunded minus any damages, approximately 3-4 months after the end of the program.
- Additional Fees
Course Fees: Course fees are included in the summer course tuition. However, some courses have additional excursions or elevated course activity costs for which additional fees may apply. Students enrolled in these courses will be billed after the add/drop period ends. Courses for which fees apply are listed on individual student schedules and the course index that is sent out before the start of the program.
Optional Field Trips: Optional excursions are organized by SRISA for summer students. These trips include transportation, onsite coordination, and some entrance fees. Cancellations are not possible after the form deadline, and payments are non-refundable. There’s no full or partial reimbursement for not attending a field trip.
- Calendar
Mar 15 Enrollment Deadline
Apr 15 Tuition Payment Deadline
Jun 14 Pre-Departure Virtual Orientation
Jun 23 Housing Check-In 12-7 pm
Jun 24 Orientation
Jun 25 1st Day of Class & Welcome Gala
Jul 22 Student Show
Jul 23 Housing Check-out, by 10 am
September 1 – December 18, 2027
- Program Fees
TBD
- Additional Fees
Course Fees: Additional course fees are billed to students after the add/drop period ends. These fees vary by course and semester. They are not confirmed until closer to the start of the semester to reflect what is included in the curriculum that term. Items covered by the course fee may include site visits, museum entrances, field trips, guest lectures, and basic shared studio supplies. Course fees are listed on individual student schedules and the course index that is sent before the start of the program.
Permit of Stay: The Permit of Stay is only mandatory for students studying for more than 150 days, including those on the Academic Year program. SRISA connects students to a local organization that assists with this process on-site. The approximate cost is 200 euros.
- Calendar
Jun 15 Enrollment Deadline
Jul 15 Payment and Forms Deadline
Aug 23 Pre-Departure Virtual Orientation (placeholder)
Sep 1 Housing Check-In: 10 am – 6 pm
Sep 2-4 Orientation and Welcome Gala
Sep 4 Portovenere
Sep 6 First day of Class
Sep 18 Siena
Oct 2-4 Venice
Oct 20-21 Midterm Exams
Oct 22-Nov 1 Fall Break
Nov 25 Thanksgiving (Classes in Session)
Dec 8 No Classes for Italian Holiday, Immacolata
Dec 10 Student Art & Fashion Show
Dec 15-16 Final Exams
Dec 18 Housing Check-Out: By 10 am
January 11 – April 29, 2027
- Program Fees
TBD
- Additional Fees
Course Fees: Additional course fees are billed to students after the add/drop period ends. These fees vary by course and semester. They are not confirmed until closer to the start of the semester to reflect what is included in the curriculum that term. Items covered by the course fee may include site visits, museum entrances, field trips, guest lectures, and basic shared studio supplies. Course fees are listed on individual student schedules and the course index that is sent before the start of the program.
Permit of Stay: The Permit of Stay is only mandatory for students studying for more than 150 days, including those on the Academic Year program. SRISA connects students to a local organization that assists with this process on-site. The approximate cost is 200 euros.
- Calendar
Oct 15 Enrollment Deadline
Nov 15 Tuition and Forms Deadline
Jan 3 Pre-Departure Virtual Orientation
Jan 11 Housing Check-In: 10 am – 6 pm
Jan 12-15 Orientation Activities
Jan 17 1st day of Class
Mar 1-2 Midterm Exams
Mar 3-12 Spring Break
Mar 31 Classes in Session (Thursday Make-up day)
Apr 17 School Closed for Italian Holiday, Pasquetta
Apr 21 Student Show (Art/Fashion)
Apr 15 School Closed for Italian Holiday
Apr 26-27 Final Exams
Apr 27 Farewell Gala
Apr 29 Housing Check-Out: By 10 am
May 22 – June 22, 2028
- Program Fees
TBD
- Additional Fees
Course Fees: Course fees are included in the summer course tuition. However, some courses have additional excursions or elevated course activity costs for which additional fees may apply. Students enrolled in these courses will be billed after the add/drop period ends. Courses for which fees apply are listed on individual student schedules and the course index that is sent out before the start of the program.
Optional Field Trips: Optional excursions are organized by SRISA for summer students. These trips include transportation, onsite coordination, and some entrance fees. Cancellations are not possible after the form deadline, and payments are non-refundable. There’s no full or partial reimbursement for not attending a field trip.
- Calendar
Mar 15 Enrollment Deadline
Apr 15 Tuition Payment Deadline
May 12 Pre-Departure Virtual Orientation
May 22 Housing Check-In 12-7 PM
May 23 Orientation & Welcome Gala
May 24 1st Day of Class
Jun 2 School Closed: Italian National Holiday
Jun 20 Final Exams
Jun 21 Student Show
Jun 22 Housing Check-out, by 10 am
June 27 – July 28, 2028
- Program Fees
TBD
- Additional Fees
Course Fees: Course fees are included in the summer course tuition. However, some courses have additional excursions or elevated course activity costs for which additional fees may apply. Students enrolled in these courses will be billed after the add/drop period ends. Courses for which fees apply are listed on individual student schedules and the course index that is sent out before the start of the program.
Optional Field Trips: Optional excursions are organized by SRISA for summer students. These trips include transportation, onsite coordination, and some entrance fees. Cancellations are not possible after the form deadline, and payments are non-refundable. There’s no full or partial reimbursement for not attending a field trip.
- Calendar
Mar 15 Enrollment Deadline
Apr 15 Tuition Payment Deadline
Jun 16 Pre-Departure Virtual Orientation
Jun 27 Housing Check-In 12-7 pm
Jun 28 Orientation & Welcome Gala
Jun 29 1st Day of Class
Jul 26 Final Exams
Jul 27 Student Show
Jul 28 Housing Check-out, by 10 am
Please note: If working with a study abroad advisor, check with your home institution’s payment policies.
Deposits
Upon acceptance, you will be notified of your next steps for payment of the required deposit(s) to secure your place in the program by our enrollment deadline. Payment should not be made until you receive an official invoice from SRISA.
If a program deposit is requested on your invoice, it will be applied toward the full tuition balance. This fee is non-refundable and will hold your place in the program. The housing deposit will be held as a security deposit and will be refunded minus any damages, approximately 3-4 months after the program.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Tuition INCLUDES
- Course Tuition and SRISA Academic Credit
- SRISA Academic Transcript
- Pre-Departure Assistance
- Pre-Departure and Onsite Orientation
- 24-hour SRISA Staff Emergency Assistance
- Access to the SRISA Campus in the Evenings and on Weekends
Tuition DOES NOT Include
- Course Material Fees and Textbooks (fees vary and will be invoiced to students onsite after the add/drop deadline)
- Personal Expenses and Art Supplies
- Museum Entrances (outside of class)
- Meals and Optional Field Trips
- Permit of Stay (full-year students)
Activities Fee INCLUDES
- Welcome or Farewell Gala
- Student Art Exhibition and Reception
- SEMESTER Two Day Trips, One 3-Day Trip (or equivalent)
- SUMMER One Day Trip, One 3-Day Trip (or equivalent)
- Cultural Program Activities and Events
- SRISA Library and Internet Access
Housing Fee INCLUDES
- Shared Accommodations in Student Apartments
- Basic Utilities, Internet, and Final Cleaning Fee
- AC access and basic usage included in SUMMER costs
- Additional charges may apply if AC is used excessively
- Check-in Coordination and Apartment Welcome Bag
- 24-hour SRISA Housing Emergency Assistance
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