Campus Features
Enjoy a residential, American-style campus in Rome, Italy
Settle in at the John Felice Rome Center (JFRC) campus, located on Monte Mario, Rome's highest hill, a safe and attractive oasis above busy city life.
Live with 200 highly motivated students from universities across the U.S. in a comfortable, convenient environment that offers all of these on-campus features:
- Residence Halls
- Cafeteria serving lunch and dinner daily
- All-day coffee bar
- Workout/dance studio
- A beautiful chapel
- Computer labs and wireless access
- Library
- 15 well-equipped classrooms
- Bookstore
- Self-service laundry facilities
- Outdoor basketball court
- Infirmary
Feel at ease with a secured entrance, 24-hour doormen and around-the-clock staff support.
Location and Monte Mario Neighborhood
The JFRC is located in the upper Balduina district on Monte Mario, Rome's highest hill. The JFRC's multi-level, residential complex is set in the midst of five beautiful acres of land. The neighborhood is home to affluent diplomats, senators, judges and other distinguished families.The Rome Center is two blocks from the nearest bus stop (990), north of the Vatican 20 minutes by bus or 40 minutes on foot, and northwest of downtown (Roma Centro) 35-45 minutes by bus.
Just a few minutes walking from the Rome Center are grocery stores, cafes and restaurants, banks or ATM machines, bakeries, a post office, a salon, UPIM (sells towels, toiletries, etc.) and other small businesses.
Take a tour of the neighborhood surrounding the Rome Center!
Student Orientation
During a comprehensive orientation at the beginning of each academic term, students get to know the campus, each other and the city of Rome through city tours, cultural lectures and social activities. Staff members also provide students with important tips about safely navigating the Eternal City's intricate byways.
Student Housing Policy
All students are expected to live on campus, unless they live with relatives. Learn more about the Rome Center's housing policy.
