Cornell in Rome students tour Paestum on a recent field trip to southern Italy. Learn more about the Cornell in Rome programs.
Gensler visiting critics Maria Claudia Clemente and Francesco Isidori meet with B.Arch. students in the L. P. Kwee Studios. Learn more about applying to the B.Arch. program.
1000 Portraits marks the debut of Mel Ziegler's work based on his collection of vintage Mount Rushmore souvenirs. On display in Bibliowicz Family Gallery from October 11 to November 15.
A recent profile of Maggie O'Keefe (B.F.A. '19) discusses her background, process, current projects, and future plans.Cornell in Rome: Predeparture Information
Before your departure to Rome, there are a number of matters that require your attention in order for you to arrive and be prepared for a semester abroad. Each of these six sections gives important information about a particular piece of the process, and what you need to complete before your departure. Pay careful attention to the information in these sections, since much of it is time sensitive or requires planning in advance. If you have questions about any part of the process, please contact Andrew Meis, the coordinator for global study.
- Obtain a Visa
- Plan Your Arrival
- Select Your Classes
- Weekly Class Schedule
- Prepare to Live Abroad
- Live in Rome
- Stay Healthy and Safe
Fall 2018 Important Dates
| March 1–30 | Purchase an airline ticket. Be sure to consult the mandatory arrival and departure dates (below). |
| March 1–June 1 | Make a visa appointment at the appropriate consulate and report your appointment through the AAP web form. For more information on locating the appropriate consulate, consult the Obtain a Visa webpage. |
| May 3–June 30 | Attend your visa appointment and submit your materials. |
| August 8 | Early arrival date — mandatory for anyone taking Italian! |
| August 9–10 | Mandatory apartment orientation and permesso di soggiorno appointments for early arrivals |
| August 13–24 | Intensive Italian language instruction; Foundations in Architecture design studio introduction |
| August 22 | Regular arrival date |
| August 23–24 | Mandatory apartment orientation and permesso di soggiorno appointments for regular arrivals |
| August 24 | Orientation: meeting and reception (afternoon) |
| August 25 | Orientation: walking and bus tour |
| August 27 | First day of classes |
| October 13–21 | Fall Break |
| November 22 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| December 7 | Last day of instruction |
| December 10–11 | Reviews |
| December 13 | Public exhibition of student work |
| December 14–16 | Study Period |
| December 17–18 | Final exams |
| December 21 | Departure date from Rome; apartments closed |
Spring 2019 Important Dates
| August 13 | Consulate appointments within the timeframe begin opening up; check regularly for an appointment starting this week. |
| October 29 | First day for visa appointments. Do not make an appointment earlier than this day! |
| January 16 | Early arrival date — mandatory for anyone taking Italian! |
| January 17–18 | Mandatory apartment orientation and permesso di soggiorno appointments for early arrivals |
| January 21–25 | Italian language instruction |
| January 23 | Regular arrival date |
| January 24–25 | Mandatory apartment orientation and permesso di soggiorno appointments for regular arrivals |
| January 25 | Orientation: meetings and reception (afternoon) |
| January 26 | Orientation: walking and bus tour |
| January 28 | Regular instruction begins |
| March 16–24 | Spring Break |
| April 21 | Easter Holiday |
| May 10 | Last day of instruction |
| May 13–14 | Reviews |
| May 16 | Exhibition of student work |
| May 17–19 | Study period |
| May 20–21 | Final exams |
| May 24 | Departure from Rome; apartments closed (you may leave anytime after your final exams are finished, however.) |