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CIEE Open Campus Block Program in Rome
(Outgoing Program)
Art, Business Administration, Communication Studies, English, Foreign Language, Global Studies, History, Mass Communication, Nursing, Political Science, Public Health
Experience all that Rome has to offer with the Open Campus program, and customize a study abroad program that meets your academic, schedule, and financial goals. Take one, two, or three six-week blocks for your perfect amount of intensive study and cultural engagement, select your academic track from six options, then choose your courses from a wide range of subject areas. No matter what you choose, you’ll surround yourself with the language, culture, and people of the Eternal City.
Visit numerous significant Rome locations to underscore and expand on in-class lessons.
Students participate in a two-night, three-day study tour to another region in Italy during each academic block. All study tour expenses are included in the program fee.
Sample study tours:
Explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii before heading to the Amalfi Coast to see its stunning cliffs and learn about its tradition of local businesses and craftsmanship.
Experience the Veneto region and its charming towns of Venice and Padua or fly across the sea to the island of Sicily and its late Baroque heritage in the Val di Noto.
Projects
Volunteering. Help out at local retirement communities, arts organizations, youth centers, homeless shelters, and more.
Language support. Italian language partners (typically local Italian students) are available to help students practice and improve their Italian language skills.
Students interested in one of the following Academic Projects must submit additional materials as part of their course selection:
Internships. Build new skills and intercultural competencies, and become an active member of the Rome professional environment by interning at a local business.
Research. Pursue a research project of your own design incorporating independent, local fieldwork.
Service-learning. Combine course-based learning with practical, relevant project experience to meet a community-defined need.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Multi-day on-site orientation – introducing students to the Italian and Roman society and culture, and the CIEE academic program.
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support
1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!
GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.
Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.
Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.
Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.
Our highly experienced staff have extensive knowledge of all CIEE programs and services. If you are a student with questions about completing your application, or you want to sign up to receive program updates and news, our staff are happy to help.
CIEE has many scholarships specific to their programs, including merit-based and need-based scholarships. Check out their Scholarships page for more information.
Budget Information:
To calculate an estimate of the total cost of your program, use the Cost Estimate Template and do the following:
1. Go to the CIEE website https://www.ciee.org/, fill in the blanks to find your program, and search.
2. Select your program to “learn more”. Once you are at the main page of your program, select “See Full Breakdown” next to the price. The “No Hidden Fees” section maps out the price per term. This is this cost of tuition and housing.
3. Click on the plus sign next to the price to view a breakdown along with estimated additional costs including flight, meals, visa, and personal expenses.
4. In addition to this program fee, add the following costs to arrive at your total cost
Application fee - $65
Study Abroad Administrative fee - $460
WSU Laptop fee (semester students only) - $485
Passport ($140) and Visa, (if required, cost varies per country)
If you would like further assistance in calculating the cost of your program, please email studyabroad@winona.edu
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term
Year
App Deadline
Decision Date
Start Date
End Date
Fall
2025
03/01/2025
**
Rolling Admission
TBA
TBA
Academic Year
2025-2026
03/01/2025
**
Rolling Admission
TBA
TBA
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
