June 24 - July 25, 2026
Programs: Year, Summer
Term Info
Program Overview
SRISA offers American University-level undergraduate courses taught in English in a variety of areas of study. All classes, with the exception of Italian, are taught in English. Most students choose to study for one or two semesters. Summer sessions are 4 weeks long, and students enroll in 3-6 credit hours.
Lecture Classes:
These classes meet every day for a total of 45 contact hours. Classes combine in-class lectures, discussion, and on-site visits and instruction. Most academic courses are reading and writing intensive and will require a minimum of 6-9 hours of work outside of regular class time.
Studio Art & Design Classes:
These hands-on courses meet every day for a total of 90 contact hours. Studio courses combine practical lessons, in-class demonstrations, and slide presentations. When possible, students go on-site to work or visit exhibits or museums of relevance to the subject being studied. All courses require outside work and in-class critiques, both group and individual. Advanced studio courses may require written assignments, and many require students to keep a sketchbook.
Grading and Evaluation:
Students are graded using the American University model of evaluation. Students are graded using the American University model of evaluation.
Tuition and Fees
- Program Fees
Processing Fee: $75
Program Deposit: $500
Summer Arts Courses: $2,292
Studio Course, 3 credits, 90 contact hours
Lecture or Italian Language Course*: $1,931
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: $700
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 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 15 Pre-Departure Virtual Orientation
Jun 24 Housing Check-in, 12 pm-7 pm
Jun 25 Orientation & Welcome Gala
Jun 26 1st Day of Class
Jul 24 Student Show
Jul 25 Housing Check-out, by 10 am
Courses
Summer B 2026
Summer B 2026 Activities
Field Trips
Tuscany
Arezzo
Tuscany
Chianti Wine Tour
Liguria
Portovenere
Veneto
Venice and the Biennale
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