Description

The Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome (ICCS) was established in 1965 by representatives of ten American colleges and universities; the number of member institutions has now grown to over 100. It provides undergraduate students with an opportunity in Rome to study ancient history and archaeology, Greek and Latin literature, and ancient art. ICCS has received generous aid from the Danforth Foundation, The Old Dominion Foundation, The Mellon Foundation, and the David and Lucille Packard Foundation, as well as the continuing support of a consortium of colleges and universities, and contributions from former students.

Highlights

Located in a four-story building on one of the main streets of the Janiculum, the ICCS Center is ten minutes by bus from the Piazza Venezia and downtown Rome.The building contains bedrooms (mostly doubles) for 36 students, classrooms, a library, offices, dining rooms, and a kitchen. Outside is a small and pleasant garden. The neighborhood is residential with apartment buildings, small shops, cafes, and services. Three meals a day are provided at the Center, Monday through Friday.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Archaeology
• Art History
• Classical Civilization
• Classical Studies

Cost in US$:

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Experience Required

yes

Applicants must be currently registered undergraduates majoring either in classics, classical history, or archaeology, or must be art history majors with strong classical interests and background. All applicants should have at least a B average and a background in Roman History is strongly advised. Preference will be given to those students who are prepared to take courses in Latin and/or ancient Greek at the intermediate level or higher. Priority for spaces goes to students who are undergraduates at one of the ICCS member colleges or universities. When space permits, qualified and currently registered undergraduate students from non-member institutions may be accepted at an additional fee.

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Scholarships are Available

limited scholarships are available. Students submit additional information to be considered for a scholarship. Application materials for the scholarship are part of the general application process.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Essay