Spring 2026 Accredited Semester Program
Program Structure:
SRISA offers American University level undergraduate courses taught in English in a variety of areas of study. All classes, with the exception of Italian Language, are taught in English. Most students choose to study for one or two semesters. Spring 2026 term is 15 weeks long and students enroll in 12-16 credit hours.
Classroom Structure & Instruction:
Academic Lecture Classes:
These classes meet twice a week for a total of 3 contact hours per week. 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 twice a week for a total of 6 contact hours per week. 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.
Spring 2026 Calendar:
SPRING 2026: Jan 12 - Apr 30
- Oct. 15 Enrollment Deadline
- Nov. 15 Tuition and Forms Deadline
- Jan. 12 Housing Check-In: 10am-6pm
- Jan. 13 SRISA Program Orientation
- Jan. 14-16 Italian and Orientation Activities
- Jan. 19 1st day of Class
- Feb. 25-26 Midterm Exams
- Feb. 27- Mar. 8 Spring Break
- Apr. 6 Closed for Italian Holiday, Pasquetta
- Apr. 24 Student Show
- Apr. 27-28 Final Exams
- Apr. 29 Fashion Show and Farewell Gala
- Apr. 30 Housing Check-Out: By 10 am
Program Fees:
See dates and fees page for information about tuition, fees, inclusions, and more.
Registering for Courses:
- To register for courses students should complete the Course Registration Form.
- Students can register for (5) courses of their choice for a total of 15-16 credits.
- Italian Language is not required, but is highly encouraged for the enriching cultural benefit the language provides.
- Students may enroll in a maximum of (4) Studio Art courses per semester.
- Students must provide alternatives to their first choice courses or their course registration will be considered incomplete.
Spring 2026 Courses:
SRISA Courses:
Housing at SRISA
SRISA arranges housing upon request for students enrolled at the school. It is a great opportunity for students to get to know one another while being immersed in the daily Italian life that greatly enriches their study abroad experience.
Housing Options:
- Shared occupancy room in a shared apartment
- Single occupancy room in a shared apartment
- Private apartment
- Arrange your own housing *
Housing costs include rent, reasonable utility usage, check-in service, staff assistance, and administrative fees.
Students are housed in residential apartments located within walking distance from SRISA. All apartments are fully furnished with the essential necessities for independent living.
Housing Fees
- $500 Housing Deposit (see Deposit tab for details)
- $4,700 Shared occupancy room in shared apartments
- $5,900 Single occupancy room in shared apartments
- Private apartments available upon request, click here to ask for more details
See Housing for more details.
Field Trips and Activities at SRISA:
Most courses integrate on-site visits to museums and exhibitions and at times require day trips. These excursions are considered an integral part of the course curriculum and attendance is mandatory. The fees for these excursions are not included in tuition fees and students will be invoiced separately after the end of the add-drop period for these excursions along with general lab fees.
Students are requested to REFRAIN from booking non-refundable travel before the first week of class to ensure they have all course and program related excursions in their calendar.