Loyola University Chicago:Admission Criteria

Admission Criteria

Admission to the program is based upon academic aptitude, maturity and motivation for entering the program. Students must be intellectually able, prepared to live in a foreign culture, ready to play a part in a small academic community and be in good health.

The following requirements must be met and the stipulated credentials submitted before an application will be reviewed:

Current full-time enrollment at an accredited baccalaureate-granting college or university
At least 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of credit earned
Attainment of at least a 2.75 (on a 4.00 scale) cumulative grade point average
Submission of an essay detailing why the applicant wishes to study in Rome and why (s)he has chosen the John Felice Rome Center in particular
Submission of a photocopy of the data page of the applicant's valid national passport ("valid" for the Italian consulate is a passport with an expiration date at least 90 days beyond the concluding date of the academic term in which you will be enrolled at the Rome Center)
Submission of an official transcript from each college or university attended, including the current institution
Recommendation forms confirming an acceptable academic and disciplinary history
Indications of a willingness to respect differences

Previous Italian language study, though highly recommended, is NOT necessary for admission to the Rome Center. Learn more about our Italian language policy.

Fees & Deposits

No application fee is required from students applying for a Fall or Spring semester or a full academic year; summer applicants must submit a $500 fee upon application.

Upon acceptance for Fall, Spring, or full-year, students are asked to submit a $500 deposit in order to secure their space at the Rome Center. For Loyola University Chicago students, $100 of this fee is a non-refundable study abroad processing fee; the balance is applied toward their Rome charges. For visiting students, the entire amount is applied toward their Rome charges. Students failing to submit the fee by the specified deadline for their offer of admission will forfeit their space.

Full-year students must submit a second $500 deposit prior to the Fall break in order to secure their space for the Spring semester in Rome.

Recently Transferred Students

Students who transferred from another college or university into Loyola University Chicago must remain in residence in Chicago for at least one semester of full-time enrollment prior to attending the campus in Rome.

Visiting Students

Admission to the Rome Center as a visiting student does not signify admission to Loyola University Chicago. It is expected that a visiting student will return to his or her home institution at the conclusion of the period of study abroad in Rome.

Recommendation Forms

Generally, three recommendation forms are required from:

1) a student's academic dean or advisor

2) a dean of students or director of judicial affairs, and

3) the study abroad advisor or affiliate representative (waived for Loyola University Chicago students).

These forms are available online or at the Rome Center's Chicago office. Acceptance comes only after a careful review of the academic record, essay and recommendations.


Admission Criteria Financial Assistance Important Dates Intent to Enroll Planning Ahead to Attend Transfer Admission Tuition and Costs Related Links Apply Now Fast Facts Italian Language Policy Office for International Programs Scholarships Student Handbook Student Perspectives Study Abroad	Admission Criteria Admission to the program is based upon academic aptitude, maturity and motivation for entering the program. Students must be intellectually able, prepared to live in a foreign culture, ready to play a part in a small academic community and be in good health. The following requirements must be met and the stipulated credentials submitted before an application will be reviewed: Current full-time enrollment at an accredited baccalaureate-granting college or university At least 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of credit earned Attainment of at least a 2.75 (on a 4.00 scale) cumulative grade point average Submission of an essay detailing why the applicant wishes to study in Rome and why (s)he has chosen the John Felice Rome Center in particular Submission of a photocopy of the data page of the applicant's valid national passport ("valid" for the Italian consulate is a passport with an expiration date at least 90 days beyond the concluding date of the academic term in which you will be enrolled at the Rome Center) Submission of an official transcript from each college or university attended, including the current institution Recommendation forms confirming an acceptable academic and disciplinary history Indications of a willingness to respect differences Previous Italian language study, though highly recommended, is NOT necessary for admission to the Rome Center. Learn more about our Italian language policy. Fees & Deposits No application fee is required from students applying for a Fall or Spring semester or a full academic year; summer applicants must submit a $500 fee upon application. Upon acceptance for Fall, Spring, or full-year, students are asked to submit a $500 deposit in order to secure their space at the Rome Center. For Loyola University Chicago students, $100 of this fee is a non-refundable study abroad processing fee; the balance is applied toward their Rome charges. For visiting students, the entire amount is applied toward their Rome charges. Students failing to submit the fee by the specified deadline for their offer of admission will forfeit their space. Full-year students must submit a second $500 deposit prior to the Fall break in order to secure their space for the Spring semester in Rome. Recently Transferred Students Students who transferred from another college or university into Loyola University Chicago must remain in residence in Chicago for at least one semester of full-time enrollment prior to attending the campus in Rome. Visiting Students Admission to the Rome Center as a visiting student does not signify admission to Loyola University Chicago. It is expected that a visiting student will return to his or her home institution at the conclusion of the period of study abroad in Rome. Recommendation Forms Generally, three recommendation forms are required from: 1) a student's academic dean or advisor 2) a dean of students or director of judicial affairs, and 3) the study abroad advisor or affiliate representative (waived for Loyola University Chicago students). These forms are available online or at the Rome Center's Chicago office. Acceptance comes only after a careful review of the academic record, essay and recommendations.

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Fees & Deposits

Recently Transferred Students

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Recommendation Forms