The Academic Calendar
IMPORTANT: Due to the covid-19 crisis, the 2021-2022 calendar has been modified to allow much more flexibility for applicants and participants. The new dates allow for later arrivals, last-minute enrollment, late cancellation and flight booking, and most-importantly eliminates the need for a study visa (as time abroad would be less than 90 days). Students may apply as late as one month before the start of the term. Check the arrival and departure dates carefully before booking flights.
Fall Semester 2021 | New Dates | No – Visa Required
| September 16, Thursday | Departure from U.S. |
| September 17, Friday | Arrivals in Rome and transfer to Perugia ~Welcome Dinner |
| September 18, Saturday | Orientation Day 1 ~Housing ~Italian placement exams |
| September 19, Sunday | Orientation Day 2 ~Walking tour of Perugia ~ Open House ~ Safety and Orientation Meeting |
| September 20, Monday- | Classes Begin |
| October 18-21, Monday-Thursday | Midterms |
| October 22-31, Friday-Sunday | Semester break ~Direct Enrollment students must attend class |
| November 1, Monday | Classes resume |
| December 2, Thursday | Last day of General Studies classes |
| December 3, Friday | Italian language final exams |
| December 6-10 | Special Academic Events Week ~ Final Exams |
| December 10 | Program ends and Farewell Festa |
| December 11 | 1AM Early morning bus departure for Rome Fiumicino Airport for ALL students |
Spring Semester 2022 | New Dates | No – Visa Required
| February 3, Thursday | Departure from U.S. |
| February 4, Friday | Arrivals in Rome and transfer to hotel in Perugia ~Welcome Dinner |
| February 5, Saturday | Orientation Day 1 Housing and Italian placement exams~Open House at Umbra |
| February 6, Sunday | Orientation Day 2 Walking tour of Perugia ~ Open House ~ Safety and orientation meeting for ALL students |
| February 7-10, Monday-Thursday | General Studies Welcome Week ~ Direct-Enrollment classes begin. |
| February 14, Monday | General Studies elective classes begin |
| March 14-17, Monday-Thursday | Midterms |
| March 18-27 | Semester Break ~ Direct Enrollment students must attend class |
| March 28, Monday | Classes resume |
| April 21, Thursday | Last day of General Studies classes |
| April 22, Friday | Italian language final exams |
| April 15-19, Monday-Friday | Special Academic Events ~ Final exams |
| April 29, Friday | Program ends and Farewell Festa |
| April 30, Saturday | 1 AM early morning buses depart for Rome Fiumicino Airport |