About the Program

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Credits

Program Structure & Courses

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART 373 Fashion Design Studio: Illustration & Construction * 300 En 90 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART 316 Advanced Drawing * 300 En 90 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART 260 Italian Fashion Industry 200 En 90 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Onsite Painting 300 En 90 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART 214 Discovering Florence Through Photography * 200, 300 En 90 3

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Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
June 20
Orientation

MANDATORY CEA Orientation will be held.

June 20
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Florence airport (FLR, "Amerigo Vespucci") on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Eligible students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

June 21
Orientation

MANDATORY SRISA Orientation will be held.

June 22
Classes Begin

Classes begin at SRISA on this day.

June 25
Excursion

Included Daytrip CEA Excursion to Siena, with Welcome Lunch.

July 08 - 09
Excursion

Included Overnight CEA Excursion to Venice.

July 19
Farewell Reception

SRISA evening art show & banquet.

July 19
Classes End

Last day of classes at SRISA.

July 20
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than 12:00 noon on this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$5,795
$5,795
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$275
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$1,100
$1,800
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$185
$185
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$203
$602
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$630
$945
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$158
$473
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$315
$1,260
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,386 $11,335