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FAQ

HOW CAN I MAKE SURE THAT I RECEIVE THE ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS I NEED?

ISI Florence believes that every student deserves a comfortable learning environment. As part of your application process, you’ll be asked to share your academic accommodation needs. Our Registrar will then work with you and your professors to ensure that you receive the support necessary to ensure that you have an ideal environment for learning.

Did you forget to share your accommodation needs in your application? That’s okay! Simply write to your ISI Florence admissions advisor and they will connect you with our Registrar.

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WHEN WILL I KNOW WHAT MY COURSE SCHEDULE LOOKS LIKE?

You will receive your class schedule from our Registrar prior to your arrival. Don’t forget to check your inbox and spam folder regularly to be sure you don’t miss this or other important pre-departure communications. This message will invite you to consider changes to your schedule and will provide you with instructions on how to do this and the deadline for making these changes.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT book any independent travel until after you arrive in Florence and receive the final syllabus for each course from your professors. Course field trips will not be finalized until closer to the start of the semester. These are mandatory and missing them will impact your grades (see Academic Policies).

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WHAT ARE ISI FLORENCE’S ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS?

ISI Florence students must have graduated high school and be 18 years of age or older. All students must have a GPA of at least 2.75. Program participants who are not either currently or recently enrolled in a degree program may be asked to submit letters of recommendation (from an academic advisor or professor), in English, as a supplement to their application.

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CAN I STUDY WITH ISI FLORENCE IF I’M NOT A CURRENT UNIVERSITY STUDENT?

Of course you can! Our programs are designed for undergraduate students, typically enrolling through universities in the United States. However, we welcome students from around the world and with diverse backgrounds. If you’re not currently enrolled at a university (perhaps you’re taking a gap year or looking for a pre-professional experience), you’re encouraged to submit an ISI Florence application. From there, one of our admissions advisors will contact you regarding entry requirements and how credits will be awarded to you

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DO I NEED TO KNOW ANY ITALIAN IN ORDER TO STUDY ABROAD IN ITALY?

Not at all! ISI Florence offers classes in English across various disciplines, making it easy for you to build your semester curriculum in a way that matches your degree goals. If you study with ISI Florence during a Fall or Spring semester, you will be required to take an Italian language class in which you will be placed according to your level. During Summer programs, only Italian 101 is offered for those interested in learning some Italian to better navigate their stay in Italy.

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