Summer in Bologna: How to Apply
A complete Study Abroad: Bologna application consists of the following:
- A completed Online Application
- Summer Abroad Acceptance Form
- Scanned and emailed clear copy of your passport's photo page
- $300 non-refundable program deposit (checks should be made out to: Brown University)
- Non-Brown students must submit a transcript in addition to all the forms and documents listed above
- Health Insurance Waiver (where applicable)
- General Travel Waiver
- Immunization History Form (required from visiting undergraduates only)
- Completed Visa Application (see below)
Other Forms
Application Deadline:
Please complete and submit the Application documents by March 16, 2009 (Deadline Extended - Space Still Available) .
You will be notified of acceptance after the application deadline. Please DO NOT purchase airline tickets until you receive an email confirmation and reminder to attend the Visa information session.
All students studying in Italy who do not hold an Italian passport must obtain a student visa. To expedite this process, Brown will submit a single application for all students to the Italian Consulate. To apply for a Student Visa, please submit the following documents as a packet by April 1, 2009:
Visa requirements
- Visa Application Form (see Instructions)
- Original Passport – signed and valid for at least 3 months following the end of your stay in Italy (Keep a copy for your records)
- One copy of the inside photo page of your passport
- Two official passport photos
- Copy of your paid travel itinerary showing the exact dates of entry and exit from Italy
- Copy of your green card or I-20 and F-1 visa (for non-US citizens)
- One set of copies of all the forms and documents as listed above
Other Important Dates:
Program Orientation* - March 16th at 3:00P.M. Location: SCS conference room
We will go over necessary paperwork to obtain your student visa. Please bring the following items:
- Copy of the signature and photo page of your passport
- Your passport (valid through October 2009)
- 2 passport photos
- Copy of your paid travel itinerary
* all Orientations are mandatory
Send all documents to:
Attn: Summer Abroad
Office of Summer & Continuing Studies
Box T, Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Summerabroad@brown.edu