Fast Facts
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Opened in 1962, with the first group of students sailing by ship over to Italy, the Rome Center has had four locations since it began, but all on Monte Mario.
- More than 14,000 alumni have attended the Rome Center.
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Approximately 35 academic courses are offered each semester.
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Over 30 U.S. universities are represented in the Rome Center's student population during a single term.
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More than 650 U.S. universities have sent their students to the Rome Center since its inception.
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During the Spring term, students spend eight to 10 hours per week in internships at non-profit organizations, private companies, government offices, international organizations, political campaigns or other entities as part of the internship program
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Nearly 400 students attend the Rome Center each year
- More than 20 faculty are on staff, including guest professors.

