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Semester

Our semester-length program at the Spring Hill College Italy Center offers students the opportunity to live and learn in Bologna while remaining rooted in the academic excellence, close community, and Jesuit values of Spring Hill College.
 

Designed for a full semester abroad, the program combines engaging coursework, cultural immersion, and meaningful travel experiences, allowing students to deepen their global perspective while making Italy their home for a few months.

Program
Arrival date
Departure date
Application deadline
Fall 2026
Sat 05-Sep-2026
Sat 12-Dec-2026
Wed 01-Apr-2026
Spring 2027
Sat 16-Jan-2027
Fri 30-Apr-2027
Fri 02-Oct-2026

What you'll be doing during your semester in Bologna

Learning.

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Our rigorous academic approach challenges students to apply critical thinking to disciplinary themes while exploring today’s pressing questions about society and the environment. Students engage deeply with ideas, analyse real-world issues, and develop the skills to think, discuss, and act thoughtfully in a complex, interconnected world.

Growing.

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Meaningful immersion means spending time in our community through research, service learning, and internships, putting classroom language skills into practice to connect more deeply. It’s about building real relationships, understanding local perspectives, and experiencing daily life in ways that go beyond observation—turning learning into action and connection.

Staying.

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Living at The Social Hub Bologna gives students a sense of community in the heart of the city. Shared lounges, kitchens, and courtyards create spaces for studying, hanging out, and meeting fellow residents. Students form friendships over meals, study sessions, and local events, all while feeling connected to the rhythms of Bologna.

Exploring.

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Travel is built into the heart of the experience, going beyond a typical study abroad. Students engage in socially responsible, academically grounded exploration in both well-known and off-the-beaten-path destinations—creating a “campus without walls” that reflects Spring Hill College’s mission to develop global thinkers and collaborators.

Program inclusions

Accommodation

and half board

12-15 credit hours

10 days of social

justice-focused travel

Welcome and

farewell dinners

Supplementary emergency insurance

Engaging cultural activities

Exclusions: Airfare, passport, visa, personal expenses, weekend meals

Cost of attendance

If you are a students from a partner institution, please reach out to your study abroad office for more information. If you are a Spring Hill College student or a student looking to attend from a non-partner institution, please connect with us at italy@shc.edu

Sample program schedule by month

1

  • Student arrival in Bologna and move-in

  • Orientation programming and housing orientation

  • Introductions to Italy Center staff, resources, and community expectations

  • Academic advising and course information sessions

  • Workshops on health, safety, wellness, and daily life in Bologna

  • Neighborhood walks, cultural orientation, and community-building activities

  • Course-specific orientation sessions and program travel preparation

  • Orientation travel experience 

  • Classes begin

2

  • Add/drop period and academic advising

  • Course-related site visits and experiential learning activities

3

  • Continued coursework and on-site learning experiences

  • Mid-semester workshops, retreats, and community events

  • Mid-semester travel experience 

4

  • Continued coursework and site-based class experiences

  • Final academic deadlines

  • End-of-semester banquet or celebration

  • Final papers and projects due

  • Residence hall closes at noon on the last day of the semester

Andiamo!

If you are ready to get your application started or if you still have questions, our staff are here to help!

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