Loyola University Chicago

Via Massimi, 114/A
00136 Rome
Telephone: 06.355.881
Fax: 06.355.88352
E-Mail: rome@luc.edu
Home Campus Web site: http://www.luc.edu/
Italian Program Web site: http://www.luc.edu/romecenter/

Loyola Rome founded by John Felice in 1962, is Loyola University Chicago’s campus in Italy. Its undergraduate program offers a diversified, fully accredited academic curriculum, with classes in anthropology, archeology, art history, classical studies, communication, English, fine arts, Greek, history, international film and media studies, international studies, Italian language and literature, Latin, medieval studies, music, peace studies, philosophy, political science, Rome studies, sociology and theology. Full-year students may participate in the international internship class during the fall and spring semesters. Extensive opportunities to participate in organized educational travel, local cultural events and social encounters complement the regular course of studies. During the summer months, Loyola Rome hosts its own undergraduate program, as well as visiting programs in arts and sciences, business, law, education, and social work from the home campuses of Loyola University Chicago and other American educational institutions.
Loyola Rome is located in the upper Balduina district on Monte Mario, Rome s highest hill, a few minutes north of the Vatican. It enjoys frequent service by major municipal bus lines, and it is convenient to the Balduina train station; Cipro-Musei Vaticani is the closest metro stop. The multi-level, residential complex, set in the midst of five verdant acres, includes a dining hall, coffee bar, recreation room, workout room, laundry facilities, infirmary, chapel, multimedia-outfitted classrooms, and an English language library. Wireless internet access is provided throughout the building, and there is an outdoor basketball court on the grounds.
Enrollment in Loyola Rome programs is open to matriculated students of Loyola University Chicago and qualified students from other accredited colleges and universities in the United States, who may spend a single semester, a full academic year, and/or a summer session at Loyola Rome. Applications are processed by the Study Abroad Office in the Office of Global and Community Engagement at Loyola University Chicago. Please visit its website (http://www.luc.edu/romecenter/) for further information about programs and application procedures.