Dates and Fees
Dates
Dates for each site can be found below. You can jump to your site’s calendar by clicking the corresponding link here: Ferrara, Florence, Rome
To jump to the orientation schedule, click here.
To jump to program fee information, click here.
Important information for arranging travel
1) It is highly recommended that students adhere to the arrival date so as to settle in before orientation as they must attend all meetings.
2) Attendance at orientation is mandatory. During the orientation period students should plan to stay in their city of study for the weekend as meetings may be scheduled during that time.
3) A detailed timetable of orientation meetings and events will be sent to students via email.
4) Please note that seminar sections, test, midterm and final exam schedules will vary by course. Students should not make travel plans until they have registered for courses at the beginning of the semester in Italy and are aware of the calendar. Classes, seminar meetings, exams or assignments will not be rescheduled to accommodate travel.
5)The School in Italy will make the necessary travel arrangements to attend the portion of orientation held at the Sede in Florence for students studying in Ferrara and Rome.
Florence Fall 2020 (for reference)*
*The dates listed below reflect the modified, 90-day program offered in Florence only during the Fall 2020 semester.
| Date | |
|---|---|
| September 7 | Begin orientation remotely |
| September 14 | Begin coursework remotely |
| September 20** | Arrive in Florence |
| September 20 - October 3*** | Quarantine period in Florence with remote coursework |
| October 4 | Move in to homestays/shared apartments |
| October 5 | Begin in-person coursework at the Sede |
| December 11 | Last day of classes |
| December 14-17 | Final exams |
| December 18** | Depart from Florence |
**Arrival and departure dates must be strictly adhered to to avoid over-stay and complications upon leaving Italy and the Schengen Zone.
***A 14-day quarantine period may not be required, depending on entry requirements at the the time of arrival in Italy.
Ferrara 2019-2020 (for reference)
Spring 2020
| Middlebury Sede Opens (Florence) | January 7 |
| Arrival Date | (no later than) February 8 |
| Orientation | February 12 - March 14 |
| First Group Meeting (Sede in Florence) | February 12-15 |
| Group Excursion | February 14-16 |
| Spring Semester Classes Begin (Middlebury) | February 17 |
| Spring Semester Classes Begin (Università degli Studi di Ferrara) | February 24 |
| Group Excursion | March 28 |
| University Seminars Begin | Week of March 30 |
| Easter Break (Università degli Studi di Ferrara) | April 9-15 |
| Anniversario della Liberazione (National Holiday) | April 25 |
| Festa dei Lavoratori (National Holiday) | May 1 |
| Exit Language Assessment | May TBA |
| Spring Semester Ends (Middlebury) | May 22 |
| Spring Semester Final Exams (Università degli Studi di Ferrara) | June 1-30 |
| Festa della Repubblica (National Holiday) | June 2 |
| Spring Semester Program Ends | June 30 |
Florence 2019-2020 (for reference)
Spring 2020
| Middlebury Sede Opens | January 7 |
| Arrival Date | (no later than) February 8 |
| First Group Meeting | February 10 (10:00am) |
| Orientation | February 10 - March 14 |
| Group Excursion | February 14-16 |
| Spring Semester Classes Begin (Middlebury) | February 17 |
| Spring Semester Classes Begin (Università degli Studi di Firenze) | February 24 |
| Spring Semester Classes Begin (Accademia d’Arte -Beginner & Intermediate students) | March 2 |
| Spring Semester Classes Begin (Accademia di Belle Arti - Advanced students) | March TBA |
| Group Excursion | March 28 |
| University Seminars Begin | Week of March 30 |
| Easter Break (Sede) | April 13-17 |
| Easter Break (varies depending on institution and department) | April TBA |
| Anniversario della Liberazione (National Holiday) | April 25 |
| Festa dei Lavoratori (National Holiday) | May 1 |
| Exit Language Assessment | May TBA |
| Spring Semester Ends (Sede) | May 27 |
| Spring Semester Ends (Accademia d’Arte - Beginner & Intermediate students) | May TBA |
| Spring Semester Final Exams (Università degli Studi di Firenze) | June 1-30 |
| Festa della Repubblica (National Holiday) | June 2 |
| Spring Semester Ends (Accademia di Belle Arti - Advanced students) | June-July TBA |
| Spring Semester Program Ends | June 30 |
Rome 2019-2020 (for reference)
Spring 2020
| Middlebury Sede Opens (Florence) | January 7 |
| Arrival Date | (no later than) February 8 |
| Orientation | February 12 - March 14 |
| First Group Meeting (Sede in Florence) | February 12-16 |
| Group Excursion | February 14-16 |
| Spring Semester Classes Begin (Middlebury) | February 17 |
| Spring Semester Classes Begin (Sapienza-Università di Roma) | February 24 |
| Group Excursion | March 28 |
| University Seminars Begin | Week of March 30 |
| Group Excursion | April 3-5 |
| Easter Break (Sapienza-Università di Roma) | April 13-17 |
| Anniversario della Liberazione (National Holiday) | April 25 |
| Festa dei Lavoratori (National Holiday) | May 1 |
| Exit Language Assessment | May TBA |
| Spring Semester Ends (Middlebury) | May 29 |
| Spring Semester Final Exams (Sapienza-Università di Roma) | June 1-30 |
| Festa della Repubblica (National Holiday) | June 2 |
| Spring Semester Program Ends | June 30 |
Fees
2020-2021 Fees
Semester Tuition (includes health insurance): $16,455
Year Tuition (includes health insurance): $32,910
Middlebury College students pay an additional $1,800 study abroad fee per semester.
Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Ferrara
| Spring Semester | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Room/Board | $5,635 | $11,270 |
| Books/Supplies | $175 | $365 |
| Personal | $775 | $1,480 |
| Travel from New York | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Visa/Residency Permit | $250 | $250 |
| Total | $7,885 | $14,415 |
Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Florence
| Fall Semester* | Spring Semester | Year* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room/Board | $4,325 | $6,615 | $11,870 |
| Books/Supplies | $115 | $175 | $270 |
| Personal | $400 | $775 | $1,060 |
| Travel from New York | $1,050 | $1,050 | $2,000 |
| Visa/Residency Permit** | $250 | $250 | $250 |
| Total | $6,140 | $8,865 | $15,450 |
*Please note that these expenses reflect the modified, 90-day program for the Fall 2020 semester.
**Not all students will need to apply for a visa for the modified, 90-day program.
Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Rome
| Spring Semester | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Room/Board | $6,960 | $13,860 |
| Books/Supplies | $175 | $365 |
| Personal | $775 | $1,480 |
| Travel from New York | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Visa/Residency Permit | $250 | $250 |
| Total | $9,210 | $17,005 |
Note: Personal expenses cover some basic necessities (local transportation, cell phone, bank fees, program-sponsored excursions, etc.) and do not include your discretionary spending (e.g. entertainment, fitness, and travel). All fees are subject to change. Exchange rate used: €1 = $1.15.