The Academic Calendar
IMPORTANT: Due to the covid-19 crisis,the spring 2021 semester calendar has been modified to allow much more flexibility for applicants and participants. The new dates allows for later arrivals, last-minute enrollment, late cancellation and flight booking, and most-importantly eliminates the need for a study visa (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.
Spring Semester 2021 New Dates No – Visa Required
| January 28, Thursday | Departure from U.S. |
| January 29, Friday | Arrivals in Rome and transfer to hotel in Perugia ~Welcome Dinner |
| January 30, Saturday | Orientation Day 1 Housing and Italian placement exams~Open House at Umbra |
| January 31, Sunday | Orientation Day 2 Walking tour of Perugia ~ Open House ~ Safety and orientation meeting for ALL students |
| February 1-4, Monday-Thursday | General Studies Welcome Week ~ Direct-Enrollment classes begin. |
| February 8, Monday | General Studies elective classes begin |
| March 8-11, Monday-Thursday | Midterms |
| March 12-21, Monday-Friday | Semester Break ~ Direct Enrollment students must attend class |
| March 22, Monday | Classes resume |
| April 15, Thursday | Last day of General Studies classes |
| April 16, Friday | Italian language final exams |
| April 19-23, Monday-Friday | Special Academic Events ~ Final exams |
| April 23, Friday | Program ends and Farewell Festa |
| April 24, Saturday | 1AM early morning buses depart for Rome Fiumicino Airport |
Summer Session 2021 – General Studies Program
| May 21, Friday | Departure from U.S. |
| May 22, Saturday | Arrivals in Rome/Transfer to Perugia/Welcome Dinner |
| May 23, Sunday | Housing and Orientation Day |
| May 24, Monday | Elective Classes Begin |
| June 24, Thursday | Last Day of Classes |
| June 24, Thursday | Student Art Show |
| June 25, Friday | Final Exams and Farewell Festa |
| June 26, Saturday | Early Morning Bus Departure for Rome Airport |
Summer Session 2021
Archaeology Field School and Italian Language through Culture Program
| May 21, Friday | Departure from U.S. |
| May 22, Saturday | Arrivals in Rome/Transfer to Perugia/Welcome Dinner |
| May 23, Sunday | Orientation Activities / Transfer to Castiglione del Lago |
| May 24, Monday | Classes Begin |
| July 1, Thursday | Final Day of Class for Italian Language Program |
| July 2, Friday | Final Day Field School / Farewell Dinner |
| July 3, Saturday | Early Morning Buses Depart for Rome Fiumicino Airport |
Fall Semester 2021
| tbd | Arrivals in Rome and transfer to Perugia ~Welcome Dinner |
| tbd | Orientation Day 1 ~Housing ~Italian placement exams |
| tbd | Orientation Day 2 ~Walking tour of Perugia ~ Open House ~ Safety and Orientation Meeting |
| tbd | Welcome Week Activities ~ Italian language classes begin |
| tbd | General Studies Classes Begin |
| tbd | Midterms |
| tbs | Semester break ~Direct Enrollment students must attend class |
| tbs | Classes resume |
| tbs | Special Academic Events Week ~ Final Exams |
| tbs | Program ends and Farewell Festa |
| tbs | 1AM Early morning bus departure for Rome Fiumicino Airport for ALL students |