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Application Instructions

Fall 2009 or Full Year 2009-2010-  We encourage qualified students to apply for Fall 2009 or Full Year 2009-2010 as early as possible and we are accepting applications now. Remember that a photocopy of your valid passport must be submitted with your application form. 

**THE JOHN FELICE ROME CENTER SPONSORS AN ORIENTATION TOUR AT THE START OF EACH SEMESTER THAT WILL TAKE STUDENTS THROUGH SOME LESS WELL-KNOWN TOWNS IN NORTH CENTRAL ITALY FOR AN INTIMATE GLIMPSE INTO THE HEART OF ITALY. 

                                                   BE A PART OF THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY!     

Spring 2010 - We encourage qualified students to apply for Spring 2010 as early as possible and we will begin to accept applications in mid-January of 2009. Remember that a photocopy of your valid passport must be submitted with your application form. 

Semester/Academic Year Program

The Rome Center welcomes applications from qualified students from Loyola University Chicago one year ahead of term start date.   

The following requirements must be met before an application will be reviewed:

  • At least 15 semester hours (or 24 quarter hours) of credit earned
  • Attainment of at least a 2.75 (on a 4.00 scale) cumulative grade point average 

    Application Instructions

    • Photocopy of the basic information page of the applicant's 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. "Valid" for the Department of Homeland Security is a passport with an expiration date at least six months after the end date of your international travel.  Be sure your current passport is "valid."
    • A one page typed essay  - This should explain the reasons why you want to study abroad and what you hope to gain in terms of personal development from a year or semester at the John Felice Rome Center.
    • Academic Advisor Recommendation (PDF) -Please print off, fill out the top portion and bring or send to your academic advisor.  He or she will fill this out and send it directly to the Rome Center Chicago Office.
    • Judicial Life Recommendation (PDF) -Please print off, fill out the top portion and bring or send to the Office of Judicial Affairs.  This office is located in CFSU, Room 100.  The judicial officer will fill this out and send it directly to the Rome Center Chicago Office. 
    • Official Transcripts. Loyola students need not provide a Loyola University Chicago transcript as the Rome Center staff can obtain this through LOCUS.  If students have attended any other colleges or universities, transcripts should be requested from those schools and sent to the Rome Center Chicago Office. 
    • All materials do not need to be sent at the same time, but a photocopy of the passport must be submitted with the application form; other documents may follow later.  Keep in mind, however, that an application will not be reviewed until all required materials are received by the Rome Center Chicago Office.  Please send materials to:  Loyola University Chicago, The John Felice Rome Center, 6525 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60626.  Or students are welcome to submit applications at The Sullivan Center for Student Services, Lake Shore Campus, Room 206.