Study Abroad in Rome: Academics

The Rome program is designed for students who wish to study art history, art, communications, history, literature or Italian language. Credit hours are in parentheses. A minimum of 10 students must enroll for classes to be offered. Classes are held four days a week for four weeks. Credits for each course are equal to American credits based on one credit for a minimum of 25 studio hours or 15 classroom hours, plus home study. An exam is administered at the end of classes.

Before enrolling for courses, please note that due to the intense summer schedule, several classes are held at the same time. Italian language is not required. A final schedule of classes will be posted on this page approximately 30 days before the program starts.

Grades No AIFS participant is permitted to take a course without receiving a letter grade. Pass/Fail grade options are not available.

Transcripts are prepared by the Richmond Registrar’s Office, Richmond, The American International University in London, Queen’s Road, Richmond, Surrey TW10 6JP. One official copy of the transcript will be mailed free of charge to the address specified on the application form. Additional official transcript copies may be obtained from the Richmond Registrar’s Office by using the Transcript Request Form on the Richmond website. This form should be printed, signed and mailed or faxed to the Registrar’s Office. There is a fee of approximately $15 per transcript, plus an additional fee if courier service is requested. Address, fax number and fee details are on the request form. An end-of-term grade report will also be sent to the home address on your application form.