Office of Study Abroad and Outreach

John Cabot University


Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici

With campuses in Florence and Tuscania, Italy, the Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici offers a wide selection of courses from a variety of academic areas.  You can round out your cultural experience by participating in the cultural and artistic events held on and around the LdM campuses.


Overview
Location Florence and Tuscania, Italy
Term
Summer
Dates Session 1: May 31-June 29, 2023
Session 2: July 6-August 3, 2023
Areas of Study Ancient Studies, Art, Art History, Anthropology, Business, Communication, Film, Graphic Design, History, Italian, Literature, Nutrition, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies and Sociology  Course options vary by session and location.  Not all areas available each session/location. 
Housing Apartment, self-arranged (hostel, hotel, etc.)
Passport Required
Visa (for US citizens) Not required
Eligibility
GPA 2.5
WIU hours completed 12
Student Conduct Good standing
Grad credit No
Pre-requiste None  Individual courses may have pre-reqs
Student Year Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Entry Requirements

Passport:  Required. Must be valid for at least six (6) months after your study abroad program ends.  For information on how to apply for or renew a passport, see Passports 101 .
Current passport processing times are 6-9 weeks.  Plan accordingly to avoid issues obtaining your visa, airine tickets, and other necessary items for travel.  Failure to receive your passport in time can lead to postponement or cancellation of your program.

Visa:  A visa is not required for US citizens attending Summer programs at Isituto Lorenzo de' Medici.

Health Insurance

It is University policy that you must have international health insurance for the time you are abroad.  Only two options are approved to meet this requirement:
  • WIU Student Health Insurance
  • A supplemental plan (Patriot Travel Medical) from International Medical Group (IMG) .

Health Precautions

COVID-19 - You are REQUIRED to follow the policies of your host school, host country, the CDC and TSA.  It is your responsibility to know and understand these policies.  If policies change before or during your program, it is your responsbility to comply with the new policies.  Failure to do so can result in removal from your program and/or the host country, financial consequences and academic consequences at the host school and WIU.

Walking/mobility/travel - Expect more walking than on-campus.  It is a mixture of urban (pavement/concrete) and natural (grass/dirt) terrain, including uneven/hilly terrain and up/down flights of stairs.  Some historic sites and tourist areas have limited handicapped accessibility.  Sidewalks in these areas can be narrow with uneven surfaces. 

Vaccinations - No vaccinations are required for entry into Italy.  Up to date vaccination recommendations are available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website .

Accessibility - Accessibility and accommodation are very different from that found in the United States.  Please contact Disability Resources for questions on the availability of accommodations for your specific situation.

PLEASE NOTE  It is your responsibility to request accommodation from DR; staff are not legally permitted to inquire about such needs.  Requests should be made as early as possible so there's sufficient time to arrange accommodations in your location. 

Costs (Comparative Table)

last updated 1/23/2023              
Items WIU Lorenzo de' Medici
Tuition and fees 3 semester hours, plan V 1070 1740
Commitment Fee --
75
Health Insurance -- 60
Passport  -- 165
Student Visa  -- Not required
Housing and Meals Housing: 380
Meals: 1400
Housing: 1305
Meals: 1100
Books and Supplies 120 300
Total 2970 4745*

*You are responsible for purchasing your own flights.

Various types of aid are available to help fund your experience.  Check out our Financial Aid and Scholarships pages for more details.

Academics

Summer 1 or 2
Students in Summer Session 1 or 2 at Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici take 1-2 classes per session, equaling 3-6 sh at WIU.

Session 1 and 2 courses
Restoration Workshop
Archaeology Field School
Summer Certificate Programs


Courses are taught in English except for the Italian language courses.  Italian language is not required but is recommended.
Courses are graded on a 100 point scale with letter grades matching those at WIU (+/- A to F).  LdM does NOT offer Pass/Fail (P/F) grading or Incompletes.

Housing and Meals

The Summer accommodation options at Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici include apartments and self-arranged.  LdM contracts with various third-party rental companies for the apartments.

All meals are your responsibility. 

More information on housing and meal options can be found on the Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici accommodation webpage .

 

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Office of Study Abroad and Outreach


StudyAbroad@wiu.edu

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309-298-2504

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