Questions

We review your personal statement, GPA, and class standing when evaluating applications. We are interested in students who have a strong personal and academic desire to be in Rome and can articulate that interest in a personal statement. We are looking for students with strong academic records – study abroad is rigorous, it is not a party or a vacation. We are looking for students who demonstrate they understand that as a goal. If we have more students than we can accommodate, we will prioritize juniors and seniors, since these students have less time to study abroad. Winter and spring quarters tend to be more competitive with a greater number of applicants. Fewer students apply for autumn quarter, so we usually have space to accommodate most students who apply.

• Rome in Residence tends to be competitive in Winter and Spring Quarters. 
• We usually receive 90-100 completed applications and we have space for about 60 students. 
• If you were placed on the waitlist, there’s a chance you will be offered a spot. 
• Offering students admission from the waitlist depends on how many accepted students commit to the program.
• Autumn Quarter tends to be less competitive and most students who apply are accepted. Winter and Spring quarters have many more applicants. If you were waitlisted for a term, you can always apply for the next term. Please note that you were waitlisted in your next application. We try to give waitlisted students priority for a following term. 

Timeline Information and Next Steps 

• Once students are notified of their acceptance to the program, they have three weeks to commit and sign a payment contract. 
• After that three week mark, we will start accepting students off the waitlist into any open spaces. 
• The Rome in Residence Team determines waitlist priority by class, GPA, and quality of the responses on the study abroad application. 
• You do not need to send any additional information to us if you were placed on the waitlist. 

No. You can withdraw your application and reapply to the desired future quarter. If you mention in your essays that you were previously accepted, we will take this into consideration when reviewing your application the second time.

Yes. We aim to offer Rome in Residence annually autumn, winter, and spring quarters. It is the same program each term. We expect Rome in Residence to a very popular program and space is limited. We encourage you to complete your application early. You can apply to multiple quarters to increase your chances for admission, but you will only be able to participate in one term.

Non-UW students (i.e. students not matriculated at UW) can apply to Rome in Residence. They are not eligible for our study abroad scholarships. In selecting participants for Rome in Residence we will give priority to UW students.

• If you are accepted to the program, a payment contract will appear in your Rome in Residence application.
• You are only financially obligated to pay program fees once you have electronically submitted the payment contract.
• UW Study Abroad will charge your tuition account for the program fees and they will be due at the same time as quarterly tuition.
• We use this date so that you can utilize any financial aid you may be already receiving.
• You can use the same methods you use to pay tuition to pay program fees.

• There are six courses offered currently on Rome in Residence. You will submit your course preference questionnaire and the Rome in Residence Team will do our best to place you in your top choices. There are no guarantees.
• You will be be assigned your courses about a month before the program starts.
• For registration purposes, UW Study Abroad will enroll your for the study abroad program using the placeholder course FSTDY 300.
• This course will be counted towards your  quarter credit load.
• Once the study abroad quarter is over and your grades have been submitted to UWSA by the program directors, FSTDY 300 will drop off your account and be replaced with the three courses you took on the program.
• You must have completed all of your pre-departure requirements in order to be registered for FSTDY 300.

If you have signed a payment contract, $350 of the total program fee and the UW Study Abroad Fee are non-refundable once you have been accepted and submitted a contract. Students withdrawing from a program are responsible for paying a percentage of the program fee depending on the date of withdrawal. More details about the withdrawal policy will be included in your payment contract. No part of the program fee is refundable once the program has begun. The date of withdrawal is considered the business day a withdrawal application is received by UW Study Abroad. Notice of withdrawal from the program must be made in writing by completing the following steps:

1. Provide notice in writing to the program director that you will no longer be participating in the program.
2. Submit a withdrawal application to UW Study Abroad.

Visit the Withdrawals section of the UW Study Abroad website for more information.

You will make your own flight accommodations to travel to and from Rome. Visit the Travel page for more information and to potentially connect with other program participants to travel together.

Yes. However, these plans will not be coordinated by the program. You may only remain in the Schengen area for a total of 90 days if you are a U.S. citizen. If you are a citizen of another country, you should check with the Italian consulate for duration of stay limitations.

When can I check into my apartment?

You can check into your apartment on the first day of the program. You will move out of your apartments on the last day of the program. The program dates are listed in the program brochure and on the Travel & arrival page of this website. If you arrive early or stay later, you will need to find your own accommodations. There are suggestions for places to stay in Rome on the Travel & arrival page.

Yes! See the Academics page for more information about each courses and their area of knowledge designations.

You will find out your course assignments about a month before the program starts.

You will find out your class schedule about a month before the program starts. You can reference the current quarter’s schedule if you want to get a sense of when classes are offered. The UW Rome Center makes some changes to this schedule, but generally it stays the same quarter to quarter.

Generally no. You are required to take three courses on this program to maintain full-time status and to be a full-time participant in study abroad. Quarter-long study abroad programs are only offered on a full-time basis. If you have an accommodation through Disability Resources for Students to take a reduced course load, you may take less than three courses. This accommodation needs to be requested and approved at least one month before the program begins.

No. The Rome in Residence courses do not have space for students to take more than three courses.

Composition credit for ENGL 281 should automatically be applied for any students who have not already met the requirement. Otherwise they can receive W credit for it.

Housing will be provided for the entire trip in apartments with fellow students. Visit the Housing page for more information.

You will find out your housing assignment about a month before the program starts.

Yes, there will be vegetarian options at every meal. Other dietary restrictions will need to be communicated with program staff.