How to Apply

Enrolling at SRISA is an exciting step toward studying abroad. This guide walks you through the enrollment process, helping you understand each step so you can move forward with confidence as you prepare for your time in Florence.

Transcript Requirements

• An official transcript from the Office of the Registrar at your current or most recently attended institution must be received for acceptance review.
• Official electronic transcripts should be emailed directly from the Registrar’s Office at your current or most recently attended institution to admissions@srisa.org.
• Sealed official transcripts are also accepted by mail to SRISA US Admissions Office, 4940 Broadway St., Suite 215, San Antonio, Texas, 78209.

After You’re Accepted

Upon acceptance, you will receive an acceptance email with instructions for paying the required deposit(s)* to secure your place in the program by the enrollment deadline. Please do not submit any payments until you receive official invoices and review payment policies from SRISA.

*Please note that all deposits are non-refundable. Once deposits are received, you will be considered officially enrolled.

Students should check with their home institution about academic credit transfers. See our Transcripts page for details.

Once enrolled, you will receive an Enrollment Packet with the following items: 

• Official enrollment letters for your student visa application (for semester students and other students who may require a visa)
• Enrollment policies and program-specific information
• Summer students will receive their enrollment letters and all pertinent program information by email.

Obtaining Passports and Student Visas

If you are not a holder of an EU passport and your Italian program lasts more than three months, you’ll need a student visa from the Italian embassy or consulate in your region. They will require several documents, including an enrollment letter from SRISA. Remember that your visa determines how long you are permitted to stay in Italy and the Schengen Area. Visa appointments are typically available 60–180 days before your program begins. Some consulates also accept notarized mail-in applications, but requirements vary, so always check the website of the Italian consulate serving your region.

Passport and visa requirements vary by nationality and program length. All applicants should review our Passport and Visa Guide for detailed information about passport requirements, general visa guidance, and how to get started.

We encourage you to review the guide and begin preparing as early as possible, regardless of where you are in the enrollment process. Starting early gives you time to understand the requirements, gather any necessary documents, and be ready to apply for your visa as soon as you receive your official enrollment materials.

• A current passport. The passport must be at least 6 months after the end of the program. This is needed to apply for the Student Visa.
• A Student Visa. Allow for a minimum of four weeks for processing. U.S. students may click here for more information. Non-U.S. students must inquire with their home country’s passport office.
• All semester students, except for EU citizens, must have a study visa for stays longer than 90 days.
• U.S. students should visit the Italian Consular Network page for more information.
• Non-U.S. students must inquire with the Italian Consulate, within their jurisdiction, in their home country, as a visa will be required for all terms, regardless of the duration of stay. Click here for more information about how and where to apply.
  

Students will receive additional information closer to the start of the program: 

• Program calendar and field trip information
• Pre-departure handbook and online orientation
• Arrival information and packing checklist
• Schedules and housing assignments (approximately 2-4 weeks before classes begin)
• Contacts:
  • Course and schedules – registrar@srisa.org
  • Housing, roommate, and arrival information – housing@srisa.org 
  • Field trips and activities –  aalessandri@srisa.org

All other inquiries – admissions@srisa.org

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