Summer in Italy: Santa Reparata International School of Art
Santa Reparata International School of Art
About the Program
Over the past 45 years, Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA) has become one of the top art and design schools in Florence, Italy. SRISA offers accredited programs of study including: academic year, semester, and summer study abroad in Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, and Design. All courses are taught in English, but students may study Italian while at SRISA. SRISA’s highly personalized instruction and experiential learning conforms to the expectations and requirements of an American university curriculum. The SRISA academic program is enhanced with extracurricular activities, art exhibits, field trips, cultural seminars, beyond-the-classroom learning, guest lecturers, museum visits, student art shows, fashion shows, and more.
Program Dates
SRISA has two summer sessions. Students may enroll in one or both sessions.
Dates | Summer Session A | Summer Session B |
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Arrival Date | May 22, 2019 | June 26, 2019 |
Orientation | May 23, 2019 | June 27, 2019 |
Classes Begin | May 27, 2019 | July 1, 2019 |
Student Show | June 21, 2019 | July 26, 2019 |
Departure Date | June 22, 2019 | July 27, 2019 |
Deadline to Apply | March 15, 2019 | April 15, 2019 |
Payment Deadline | April 20, 2019 | May 20, 2019 |
Credits/Classes
Students earn 3 to 6 credits per session at SRISA and may chose studio courses or lecture/seminar courses. Among the courses offered in 2019 are the following:
Session A:
Art History
Fine Arts (Sculpture, Painting, Photography, Book Arts)
History
Italian language and literature
Marketing
Session B:
Art History
Education
Fine Arts (Sculpture, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Book Arts)
History
Italian language and literature
Marketing
Political Science
See the SRISA site for a complete list of courses offered.
Accommodations
Housing at SRISA
Housing arrangements are typically provided by SRISA for all students enrolled at the school. See the SRISA Housing website for details.
Housing Options:
- Double occupancy room in a shared apartment
- Single occupancy room in a shared apartment
- Private apartment
- Arrange your own housing *
Housing costs include rent, reasonable utility usage, check-in service, staff assistance, and administrative fees.
Students are housed in apartments located within a 20-minute walk from SRISA. All apartments are fully furnished with the essential necessities for independent living.
Apartments are equipped with the following:
- Kitchen with refrigerator and stove, oven and/or microwave
- Dishes, pots, pans, flatware, and glasses
- Bathroom with shower and/or bath
- Blankets and pillows
- Internet
Note: Telephones and linens are not provided
Fees
See the SRISA website for program fees based on your program options.
Session A:
Studio Arts Course tuition: $2015
Lecture and Italian courses: $1545
Housing: $995 to $1195
Activities Fee: $500
Transcript of Record Fee: $250 (required)
Program Deposit: $500 (deducted from above)
Application processing fee: $70
Note: Students may enroll in two courses per session, only one of which can be a studio art course. Those who enroll in two courses per session will receive a second course discount of $200.
Students should contact the Office of Global Engagement for a detailed budget after deciding upon their program with SRISA.
Eligibility
- Sophomore standing or above
- Must be at least 18 years of age at beginning of program
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
- Good standing with OCU
Scholarships and Financial Aid
- Federal and State Aid may apply. See your financial aid advisor.
- OCU study abroad scholarship applies
- See full list of scholarships
Please contact the study abroad office to request a final budget based on program you plan to attend at SRISA.
Contact the Study Abroad Office
studyabroad@okcu.edu
405-208-5270
Clara Jones Administration Building, 2nd Floor, Suite 240
