Application Deadline & Fee

             December 1, 2023; $75                 Application fee is non-refundable.

Program Dates

May 11 - June 4, 2024

Program Details

We will visit major museums, churches, and historic sites related to the history of art from the Renaissance to today in Rome, Florence, Siena, Venice, and Padua. Students will participate in regular class discussions and presentations, receive on-site education, and learn and practice drawing and sculpting as a means of observing and recording.

Program Sites:

  • Rome
  • Florence
  • Siena
  • Venice
  • Padua
 

Anticipated Curriculum

*Students must take two of the following classes while on this study abroad.

ARTH 2720 - Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History

ARTH 300R - Special Topics (Art of Power)

ART 300R - Special Topics (Sculptural Explorations)

 

Program Requirements*

Must be 18 years of age at the time of departure

Minimum G.P.A.: 2.0

Physical requirements: No wheelchair accessibility at many of the sites, including housing. No refrigerators available for medications. Significant amount of walking each day, often on uneven surfaces.

Each international destination has its own Covid-19 rules and it is the traveler's responsibility to find out what is required. UVU will not be responsible for covering the cost of hotel quarantine or COVID testing in foreign destinations. Students may be required to test negative for COVID at their own expense by host countries as a condition for entry.

*Accessibility services vary from country to country. Contact the Office of Education Abroad if you require such services. Students with significant physical or mental health needs should discuss their suitability for study abroad travel with their medical professional, UVU Student Health Services, UVU Accessibility Services, and/or family before making the decision to apply.

Estimated Program Fee*

Fee covers in country housing (in monastery hotels) and transportation, museum entrance fees, international insurance. The program fee does not include the listed Additional Estimated Costs. 

$3115

*This cost is tentative and based on program plans and the exchange rate at the time it was posted. This cost may or may not be updated due to exchange-rate fluctuations, program revisions , and program date changes.

*Within 5 days of acceptance into a Study Abroad program, you will be required to pay a $500 non-refundable commitment deposit to confirm your spot. See the Refunds and Cancellation policy.

Additional Estimated Costs

The student is responsible for these additional costs:

  • UVU study abroad tuition* ($990 for 3 credits at $165 per credit hour)
  • International Flight (approx $1200-$2000+)
  • Meals (approx $705 ~$30 per day)
  • Discretionary spending (approx $100 - $500 based on personal spending needs)
  • Passport ($165)
  • ETIAS European Travel Authorization (approx $8)

Students over the age of 73 at the time of travel may be required to purchase a supplemental international health and evacuation insurance plan through GeoBlue (approx $200-$500+)

Students should be prepared to pay out-of-pocket for travel disruptions including lost luggage, possible COVID tests or quarantine stays if required by the host country for entry or exit, missed flights, etc.

All students are required to pay a $75 non-refundable application fee .

 

*UVU study abroad tuition is charged as an additional study abroad fee in your student account. It is separate from the study abroad program fee and regular UVU summer tuition. It is not factored into the "equal payment" calculation of the UVU Tuition Table. Study Abroad students are advised to only take study abroad courses during the block of their study abroad program.

Scholarships

There are some scholarship opportunities that are available from UVU and nationally. These scholarships are competitive and have varying application dates. Please click here for more information.

Financial Aid

Pell Grants and Student Loans may be applied to the program, based on eligibility. Speak to the UVU Study Abroad Advisor (LA 111) and a Financial Aid Advisor for more information (BA 105).

UVU Faculty/Staff Dependent Tuition Waiver benefits may not be used to pay for study abroad tuition or fees.

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Travel Report

Students are strongly encouraged to read the U.S. State Department’s country information webpage for the most up-to-date information on travel advisories, entry, exit, and visa requirements, safety, security, health, and other important travel factors.