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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 are now accepting applications.  Remember that a photocopy of a valid passport must be submitted with your application. 

**THE JOHN FELICE ROME CENTER SPONSORS AN ORIENTATION TOUR AT THE START OF EACH SEMESTER THAT WILL TAKE STUDENTS THROUGH THE LESS WELL-KNOWN TOWNS OF 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 will begin to accept applications in mid-January of 2009.  Remember that a photocopy of a valid passport must be submitted with your application. 

Semester/Academic Year Program

The Rome Center welcomes applications from qualified students enrolled in any accredited baccalureate-granting college or university in the United States. Participating students from schools other than Loyola University Chicago are admitted to the John Felice Rome Center as "visiting" students.  Applications are accepted 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

    •  Application Checklist (PDF)- Please turn in with your application materials.

    •  Program Application (PDF)- Please print off and complete.

    • Photocopy of the basic information page of the applicant's valid 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 and bring to the appropriate individual (academic advisor, major advisor, study abroad advisor) on your home campus. 

    • Judicial Life Recommendation (PDF) - Please print off and bring to the appropriate individual (judicial officer, dean of students) on your home campus. 

    • Study Abroad Office Recommendation (PDF) -Please print off and bring to the appropriate individual (study abroad advisor or coordinator) on your home campus. 

    • Official Transcript from Home Institution and any other colleges or universities you attended previously.

    • All materials do not need to be sent at the same time, but a photocopy of your passport must be submitted with the application form; other credentials may be submitted later.  Keep in mind, however, that applications 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.