Summer A 2024 Accredited Summer 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, 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.
Classroom Structure & Instruction:
Academic 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.
Summer A 2024 Calendar:
SUMMER A 2024: May 20 - June 20
- Mar. 15 Enrollment Deadline
- Apr. 15 Tuition and Forms Deadline
- TBA Pre-Departure Virtual Orientation
- May 20 Housing Check-In: 10am-7pm
- May 21 SRISA Program Orientation
- May 22 1st day of Class
- Jun. 19 Student Show
- Jun. 20 Housing Check-Out: By 10 am
Program Fees:
Processing fee: $75
Program Deposit: $500 (The program deposit will be applied towards the full balance of tuition)
Studio Course Tuition: $2,195
Lecture and Italian Course Tuition: $1,795
Maryville University in St. Louis Transcript (optional): $200 (this fee covers two consecutive semesters and two summer sessions, see transcripts for more information)
Second Course Discount: $200
Students enrolling in a second course will receive a $200 discount on their tuition.
Additional Fees:
Activities Fee
Activities fee of $600 includes:
- Welcome Dinner
- Student Art Exhibit and Reception
- 1 SRISA Day Trip and 1 SRISA Overnight Trip or equivalent
- Cultural Program Activities and Events
- Access to SRISA Optional Excursions
- On Campus Internet and Library
Registering for Courses:
- Students can register for a maximum of 6 credit hours (Maximum 1 studio course) per session.
- Students must provide alternatives to their first choice courses or their course registration will be considered incomplete.
Summer A 2024 Courses:
SRISA Courses:
Fine Arts Department
Painting and Drawing
Photography
Special Programs Fine Arts
Liberal Arts Department
Art History
- Art History: The Italian Renaissance
- History of Contemporary Art
- Neuroesthetics: Creativity and the Brain
Italian Language
Italian Studies
- Discovering Florence: Culture and Lifestyle of its Neighborhoods
- History of Italian Fashion
- Italian Food and Culture
Marketing and Business
Psychology and Sociology
Special Programs Liberal Arts
Design Department
Architecture and Interior Design
Communication Design
Fashion Design
Fashion Merchandising
Special Programs Design
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:
- Double 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 a 20-minute walk from SRISA. All apartments are fully furnished with the essential necessities for independent living.
Housing Fees
- $250 Housing Deposit (see Deposit tab for details)
- $1,055 Double occupancy room in shared apartments
- $1,355 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.