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Pre-College Study Abroad: Rome

Travel with Temple Pre-College to Rome, Italy

Pre-College Study Abroad: Rome is an exciting program that invites students entering grades 10, 11, or 12 to travel to Rome, Italy to experience what life would be like as an undergraduate student at Temple University Rome. 

Home to one of the oldest and most prestigious US university programs in Italy, Temple University Rome prepares students to become global citizens by equipping them with enhanced cross-cultural, linguistic, analytic, and problem-solving skills.

Through this unique 10-day program, you will learn from Temple Rome faculty as a member of a small group of American and international students, using Rome itself as your classroom. You'll explore Italy's past, present, and future through interdisciplinary, hands-on lessons and activities and discover why Rome is known as the Eternal City.

This program allows you to survey multiple topics, with workshops that change each day. Topics may include Italian history, Italian art and architecture, Italian language, Roman mythology, the Mafia in modern Italy, photography, environmental sustainability, food culture, and international business. Workshops (with the exception of Italian language) are taught in English by multi-lingual Temple Rome professors.

Trip Dates for 2025

Trip Schedule

Saturday, June 28

Departure from Philadelphia, PA

Sunday, June 29

Arrival in Rome. Orientation Day.

Monday, June 30 - Tuesday, July 8

On-site workshops and day trips

Wednesday, July 9

Departure from Rome. Arrival in Philadelphia.

Travel Information

Students will live in Rome for the duration of the program, however will have ample opportunities for day trips to places like Pompeii, Tivoli Gardens, and Ostia Antica.  The final schedule will be presented to the students in a pre-departure orientation.

Admissions Requirements, Cost, and Deadlines

You must generally have a 3.0 GPA or better to be considered for this program. You must also be under 18 years old at the time of travel in June 2025. To get started, complete the free online application. You will also be asked to participate in an online interview.

Partial scholarships are available and based on grades, background, and your interview. To be considered for a scholarship, indicate that you want to be considered by responding "yes" to the scholarship question on the application. Local (Roman-based students) can participate at a reduced price if they spend the duration of the workshop living at home and participating in day activities only.

Applications open December 1, 2024 and are accepted through March 21, 2025. Please review this additional information about costs, aid, and deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of enrolling in Pre-College Study Abroad: Rome?

Pre-College Study Abroad: Rome is a program only for high school students, designed to allow you to explore multiple interconnected academic fields through hands-on learning and through travel. You will benefit from learning in a small, diverse group of high school students; working with Temple faculty and staff; exploring a new city and culture; stepping outside of your comfort zone to develop your independence and confidence; and understanding the academic options available to you as a future college student, such as the Temple University Rome Entry Year (TREY) program.

How much does participating in Pre-College Study Abroad: Rome cost?

The fee for this program is $5,000. This fee includes all of your classes and classroom supplies, a full-day excursion at the end of the program, housing and meals in Rome, 24/7 supervision, evening activities, and travel within the city of Rome.

Please note that this fee does NOT include roundtrip airfare from your point of origin to Rome. Students living in the United States will be expected to join the group in Philadelphia prior to departure, and further information about how to purchase your flight will be provided to you once you are accepted to the program. Students living outside the U.S. will be expected to make their own travel arrangements to get to and from Rome, and will be expected to provide those travel arrangements to the Temple Pre-College staff so that we can coordinate your arrival and departure.

Local (Roman-based students) can participate at a reduced price if they spend the duration of the workshop living at home and participating in day activities only.

Are there any financial aid or scholarship opportunities?

Yes. You will need to fill out an additional page on your application to be considered for aid and scholarships. Unfortunately, full scholarships are typically not possible.

How many students will be in this program?

This program will be limited to no more than 21 students. We encourage you to meet the February 14 early application deadline to ensure your best chance of getting a spot in this program. Applications received between February 15 and March 21 will be reviewed on a rolling basis if space remains in the program.

Who is eligible to apply for this program?

Students who are entering grades 10, 11, or 12 in the fall of 2024 are eligible to apply. If you don't have a valid passport at the time of application, you must have one by May 31, 2025. You must also be under age 18 at the time of travel.

Who will be teaching in and supervising the program?

Instructors in this program are all Temple University faculty based on the Rome Campus. The program is organized and supervised by the Temple Pre-College staff and the Temple Rome student life staff. The staff: student ratio will be no greater than 1:10.

Will I be allowed to explore Rome on my own?

No. All program activities, sightseeing, etc. will be done as a group. Leaving campus without an adult, or separating from the group is not permitted.

Additional Program Information

Enrollment Requirements and Deadlines

Pre-College Study Abroad: Rome requires an application to be admitted. This program accepts students of all academic backgrounds and interests who express a desire to participate in the program and to learn. Click "Apply Now" to get started with your free application.

Application Deadline
Students should apply by February 15 to ensure their best chance of getting one of the 20 spots in this program. Any applications received between February 16 and March 14 will be reviewed on a rolling basis if space allows. No applications will be accepted after March 21.

Notification of Acceptance
After your application is reviewed, you may be invited to participate in a brief Zoom interview with Temple Pre-College staff. After your interview, you will receive an email from  advising you of the admissions decision and what to do next. 

Enrolling in the Program
Once you receive your acceptance, you are considered enrolled in the program when you pay your 10% deposit. Information on how to pay this deposit will be provided to you in your acceptance email, along with how to purchase your flight. You may pay the remainder of your program fee in any installments that work for you and your family, provided you are paid in full by June 1, 2025.

Program Partners

The Pre-College Study Abroad: Rome program and its curriculum is developed and delivered through a partnership between Temple University's University College, Temple University Rome and the Fox School of Business B4USoar program.

Questions?