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Why SJIU?
St. John International University is a new university designed for international students who would like to spend a summer, semester or year studying in Italy. SJIU offers a variety of courses in English in subject areas such as art history, architecture, studio art, political science, business and economics, history, humanities, and modern languages and literature
- Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester and two five-week Summer Terms Offered (end of May thru end of June and mid July thru mid August)
- Eligibility: open to all students currently enrolled in a US college or university; minimum 2.75 GPA; minimum sophomore standing at the time of participation
- Credits: 12-16 semester credits per semester; 6-7 semester credits per summer session
- Application Deadline: Oct. 1 for Spring Semester; March 15 for Fall Semester, Academic Year and Summer
How to Apply
You must submit the SUNY Application and the SJIU Application by the deadline given in the above section. You only need to pay the $35 application fee for SUNY Plattsburgh, and do not need to pay an application fee for SJIU. (Note: the 85.3kb SUNY Application PDF file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download. )
Courses at SJIU
For the semester program, you must take at least one Italian language course, and then may choose the rest of your courses from SJIU's courses offered in English. SJIU requires that you take minimum of 12 credits per semester. For the summer program, you must take at least one Italian language course; and then may choose another course offered in English. SJIU requires that you take 6 credits per 5 week summer session.
To view SJIU's courses and syllabi, please visit their website and click under Academic Planning.
Accommodations
The Semester Abroad Fee that you pay to SUNY Plattsburgh includes housing in traditional apartments of, usually, three to four students with two beds in each bedroom. The apartments are located in and around the city center, and are no more than a short bus ride from school. While SJIU may offer other hosuing options, the SUNY price only includes this option. If you want another option, then you will have to pay whatever the difference is to SJIU directly.
All the apartments are furnished including bed linens and towels. Kitchens are equipped with basic utilities and supplies for cooking (kitchen appliances, pots and pans, etc.). Please note that there is no meal plan available as you are accustomed to having in the United States, and that you will have to buy your own food in grocery stores and cook for yourself. SJIU, not SUNY Plattsburgh, coordinates housing arrangements on its campus.
Location
Turin is one of Italy's largest cities, located in the northwestern part close to the French and Swiss borders. Most recently, Turin was in the international spotlight when it hosted the 2006 Winter Olympics; however, the city has been an important world destination for many centuries. By studying in Turin, you will have easy access to Italy's other main cities (Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice), as well as other European countries such as Austria, France, Spain, Switzerland, and Germany.
2009 Program Cost Estimates:
- SUMMER PROGRAM: $8,045
- FALL SEMESTER PROGRAM : $19,422
- Estimate Includes:
- Application fee: $35 due when you apply
- Deposit: $200 for Summer and $350 for Semesters
- SUNY Tuition and Program Fee : $7150 for Summer / $16,640 for Fall Semester for both NYS and non-NYS residents.
- Food Cost Estimate : $500 for Summer / $2000 for Fall Semester
- Health Insurance: $160 per Summer Session and $397 per Semester
Please note: You will pay your Application Fee, Deposit, SUNY tuition, Program Fee and Health Insurance to SUNY before you leave. The Program fee includes housing, bou will pay for your food in Italy. There is no meal plan available; you buy food and cook for yourself and SJIU provides cutlery.
Other costs you will have to participate in this program:
- Roundtrip Airfare: fares vary drastically
- Passport: US passports currently cost $110
- Italian Visa: All foreigners require a visa to study in Italy (even those who can enter as toursist without visas). Before accepting admission to the program, you should be aware that the visa application requires a lot of paperwork, for you to appear in person at the Italian Consulate in New York City and for you to register with the Italian police after your arrival in Italy. You must consider the costs of going to New York City and any administrative fees the Italian government may charge you. While SUNY Plattsburgh and SJIU will indicate where you can information on this process, the visa application process i sbwteeen yuou and the Italain government and beyond our control and influence. You can view more information about applyiong for visas to Italy on the Italian Consulate's (NYC) website .
More Information
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
If you would like more information about the Study Abroad and Exchanges program at Plattsburgh State, please contact or visit us at:
Global Education Office101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: (518) 564-2321
Toll-Free Phone: (800) 388-6784
Fax: (518) 564-2326
E-mail: globaleducation@plattsburgh.edu
Location: We are physically located at 102 Broad St. on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus, which is the brown house that sits at the corner of Broad and Beekman Streets across from the Kehoe Building.