Deadline
The priority application deadline is:
November 12, 2007
Applications will continue to be accepted until the program has reached its maximum enrollment.
Eligibility Requirements
This program is open to undergraduate and graduate architecture, interior architecture and landscape architecture students. To be eligible, students must by departure:
- have an overall GPA of 2.50 or above
- be eligible for 4/584 studio sequences
A working knowledge of Italian is not required, but is highly recommended. Students are encouraged to consider taking or auditing an Italian language course in fall and/or winter terms before going to Macerata. Any additional study of Italian culture and history of architecture would be highly valuable as well.
Students must also make satisfactory academic progress throughout the application process and their study abroad program, and otherwise comply with policies and procedures of the host university, the UO and Study Abroad Programs.
If you do not meet the minimum requirements, please contact Jenny Young before applying.
Application Process
Early application is advised. Selection for the program is based on a review of the student's written application, transcripts, recommendations and a personal interview. Applications are submitted to Study Abroad Programs and will be processed as soon as they are completed.
Applications are available in the Department of Architecture and in Study Abroad Programs, Room 330 Oregon Hall or online at :
Macerata application
A $50 application fee is due at the time the application is submitted and is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Selection and Participation
Participants must meet the eligibility requirements for their chosen program, and be prepared linguistically, academically, and socially to succeed abroad. Study abroad participants must satisfactorily complete the following:
- well-written program application
- personal interview
- timely submission of required paperwork
- attendance at pre-departure orientation sessions
- payment of program fees
Program participants must also demonstrate the ability to be successful overseas through evidence of maturity, motivation, and flexibility, and such other characteristics as Study Abroad Programs may deem relevant or appropriate. Participation in any program is subject to the approval of International Affairs and its partner institutions, which may grant or withhold such approval in their sole discretion.
Secondary Paperwork
All students admitted to this program are required to complete and submit to Study Abroad Programs secondary paperwork. The paperwork will be given to students at the end of their interview or can be downloaded at:
Secondary Paperwork
Visa Information
Student Visa: Students (except for EU and Swiss citizens) who are admitted into this program must obtain an Italian student visa. All visa applications for the Macerata program will be processed by the Student Services Coordinator at AHA International, and students may address questions about the visa application process to this person.
Tourist Visa: Students should note that they will likely also be using days that count against their Schengen Area tourist visa. The Schengen tourist visa is stamped in the passport upon arrival in Europe and allows U.S. citizens 90 total days as tourists in the following fifteen countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. Students in Italy programs will have this 90-day tourist period over and above the days allotted in the Italian student visa.
Students who plan to participate in both the Macerata and Rome architecture programs will apply for one visa (at the Macerata deadline) to cover the entire period.
All students should apply for or renew (if necessary) their U.S. (or other) passports as soon as possible.
Orientations
Jenny Young will hold a required orientation for all program participants during winter term. Details will be announced as soon as they are available.
In addition, all study abroad participants must also fulfill the Study Abroad Programs required orientation process. Students will be required to complete a general Blackboard orientation.
The orientation will cover administrative logistics, travel, health, safety, conduct, housing and cultural adjustment. More information regarding this orientation process will be emailed to students.
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