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Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome through Duke University
Areas of Study
Students may take courses in the following areas offered by the ICCS: ancient history and archaeology, Greek and Latin literature, and ancient art. Elementary Italian is also offered.
| Term | Dates | Application Deadline |
| Fall | early September - mid December | February 1 |
| Spring | late January - end of May | May 1 |
Eligibility
Substantial preparation in Classics is expected. The program is offered in English. Students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 are eligible to apply.
WU Credits
In general, students are awarded 15-16 WU credits for one semester of study at ICCS.
Location
Rome, Italy
The program is located in the fascinating ancient city of Rome, Italy, at Duke’s Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies (ICCS). Located in a four-story building on one of the main streets of the Janiculum, the Center is ten minutes by bus from the Piazza Venezia and downtown Rome. It is close to the American Academy in Rome with which it maintains cordial relations.
Housing
Students are housed in each of the 36 rooms (mostly doubles) belonging to the ICCS, which also includes classrooms, a library, offices, dining rooms, and a kitchen. The neighborhood is residential with apartment buildings, small shops, cafes, and services.
Student Life
Rome offers abundant opportunities to students: shops, ruins, art, music and theater and nightlife. It is also perfectly situated for excursions to other parts of Italy and beyond.
On-Site Support
The usual faculty complement to the Program is a Professor-in-Charge, two Associate or Assistant Professors, and an advanced graduate student as Instructor.
Application Process
The application process differs based on your department's approval of this program.
If this program is approved by your department you must submit a completed WU Semester/AY Study Abroad Application with program-specific forms to the Overseas Programs office in McMillan 138. If this program is not approved by your department, then you must meet with Jennifer White Reding before proceeding with your application.
More about the application process can be found on the How to Apply webpage.
WU Program Price
The WU program price includes WU tuition plus WU student health insurance and any housing, food, airfare or other costs paid by WU on the student's behalf. Below are projected program pricing and estimated personal expenses for this program. Click on the term to download a detailed cost breakdown.
| Estimated Costs* |
*The fees, charges, and expenses shown are estimates based on current information only and are subject to change.
| Faculty Liaison Prof. Judith Evans-Grubbs Campus Box 1050 935-4018 January 204 jgrubbs@artsci.wustl.edu |
Overseas Programs Advisor Dr. Amy Suelzer Campus Box 1088 (314) 935-8372 McMillan 138 acsuelze@wustl.edu |
