Syracuse University in Florence
Florence, Italy
The SUF campus is a five-building compound ten minutes from the city center by foot. In addition to its teaching facilities, the campus provides students with a computer lab, a library, and a scenic garden. In the interest of student integration and cultural education, SUF organizes internships for students upon request, as well as volunteer opportunities.
Program Information
Terms Available: year, semester
Type of Program: Study Abroad
Languages of Instruction: English
Language Prerequisite: There are no language requirements for this program, but students with Italian proficiencey can take classes in Italian.
- Credit Transfer System
- Typical course load: 15 credits (courses typically 2-3 credits)
- Units recorded in: semester credits
- Conversion to Reed units: 4 semester credits = 1 Reed unit
- Grading system: A-F
- GPA Requirement: 2.5
- Credits: 12-19
- Course Catalog
Application
Application Deadline: Fall: March 15 | Spring: Oct 1
Program Application
Program website
Housing:
Shared Apartment, Host Family
Housing in this program differs in accordance to academic focus, placing students in either homestays or apartments. All arts and sciences students are automatically placed in homestays, with architecture and studio art majors as the exceptions.
Financial, Immigration
Cost to attend:
Reed College charges the same tuition fees for a semester or year off-campus as for a semester or year spent on campus, plus the program's actual room and board fees. Reed College encourages students to choose programs based on their academic rather than financial needs to reflect Reed's belief that all students, regardless of financial circumstances, should have the opportunity to study abroad.
Financial aid continues for eligible students during the off-campus program. Students should discuss with the Financial Aid Office how other outside aid may impact their existing aid package. Check out more details directly on the Reed College Financial Aid page.
Visa Deadlines and Requirements:
New Italian Visa Requirements: Expected to start mid-2025, Italy will require all seeking visas to be fingerprinted, so students will now need to travel to an Italian consulate for their immigration appointments prior to their study abroad. The closest Italian consulate to Reed is in San Francisco.
New EU Travel Requirements: Expected to start in 2026, US citizens and those of many other countries are required to get the Electronic Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) travel authorization before entering 30 different European countries. This is a quick process that will stay valid for three years, or until the person's passport expires. Check the ETIAS website for up-to-date information.