| Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: | English | Type of Program: | Intensive Course Abroad |
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Pre/Post Travel Required Classes:
June 25, and August 6th, 13th, 20th in URBN 408
October 8th in URBN 408
Start (Arrival): Sept. 5th, 2026
End (Departure): Sept. 16th, 2026
Saturday, September 5: Benvenuti in Italia
Arrive in Rome in the early afternoon, transfer to the hotel, and check in. Time to rest and adjust before an onsite orientation and guided neighborhood walk introducing Rome’s streets, piazzas, and urban rhythms. The day concludes with a welcome dinner at a traditional trattoria, followed by free time in the evening.
Sunday, September 6: Ancient Rome I
After breakfast, visit the Vittoriano and Capitoline Hill to examine monumentality, political symbolism, and Renaissance urban design. Continue through the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, focusing on imperial history, engineering, and public life. Lunch is on your own. In the afternoon, explore the Domus Aurea and its early experiments with concrete, light, and interior space.
Monday, September 7: Ancient Rome II
Begin with a visit to the Pantheon, studying geometry, structure, and light. Continue to the Temple of Hadrian and the Ara Pacis Museum, highlighting adaptive reuse and modern architectural framing of ancient monuments. Lunch is on your own. In the afternoon, walk along the Via Appia Antica and visit the Catacombs of San Callisto, examining infrastructure, ritual, and underground space.
Tuesday, September 8: Ancient Rome III
After breakfast, visit the Pyramid of Cestius, illustrating Rome’s absorption of foreign forms. Travel to Ostia Antica to explore the preserved plan of Rome’s ancient port city. Lunch is on your own. Return to Rome for a visit to the Centrale Montemartini, where classical sculpture is displayed within a former power station.
Wednesday, September 9: Medieval, Renaissance & Baroque Rome I
Visit Santa Maria in Cosmedin and Santa Maria in Trastevere, focusing on early Christian and medieval church forms within their neighborhoods. Continue to San Pietro in Montorio and Bramante’s Tempietto, followed by Villa Farnesina, examining Renaissance proportion, frescoes, and villa design. In the afternoon, enjoy a group walk along the Tiber to Castel Sant’Angelo and St. Peter’s Basilica, including a visit and dome climb..
Thursday, September 10: Museum Day (Student Choice)
Students spend the morning visiting museums of their choice, conducting independent architectural and curatorial analysis. Lunch is on your own, with the remainder of the day free.
Friday, September 11: Medieval, Renaissance & Baroque Rome II
Begin with a group walk from Campo de’ Fiori to Palazzo Farnese and Piazza Navona, tracing Rome’s civic spaces. Visit Santa Maria della Pace, the Bramante Cloister, San Luigi dei Francesi, and Sant’Ignazio di Loyola, focusing on Renaissance and Baroque spatial design and art. Lunch is on your own. Afternoon visits include the Basilica of the Holy Apostles and St. John the Lateran.
Saturday, September 12: Tivoli Excursion
Travel to Tivoli after breakfast. Visit Villa d’Este to explore Baroque garden design and water features, followed by Villa Gregoriana, where paths and bridges engage dramatic natural terrain. Enjoy a group lunch in Tivoli or the Pigneto area. Return to Rome with a stop in the Pigneto neighborhood to observe contemporary urban life.
Sunday, September 13: Medieval, Renaissance & Baroque Rome III
After breakfast, take a group walk from the Spanish Steps to Piazza del Quirinale, examining Rome’s topography and institutional spaces. Visit Sant’Andrea al Quirinale and San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane to study Baroque innovation. Lunch is on your own. In the afternoon, visit Piazza Augusto Imperatore, the Galleria Borghese, and the Borghese Gardens.
Monday, September 14: Modern, Rationalist & Fascist Rome
Begin with a return visit to Piazza Augusto Imperatore to analyze modern interventions. Continue with a walk through the Quartiere Coppedè, exploring eclectic early 20th-century design. Lunch is on your own. In the afternoon, visit the EUR district to study Fascist-era rationalist planning and monumental scale.
Tuesday, September 15: Contemporary Rome
Visit the Foro Italico to examine Fascist-era monumental landscapes still in use. Continue to the MAXXI Museum and the Parco della Musica, focusing on contemporary form, circulation, and cultural infrastructure. Lunch is on your own. The afternoon is free for sightseeing and shopping. In the evening, gather for a farewell dinner, with an optional performance at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma.
Wednesday, September 16: Departure
Breakfast and hotel check-out, followed by transfer to the airport for departure to the US.
Arrive in Rome in the early afternoon, transfer to the hotel, and check in. Time to rest and adjust before an onsite orientation and guided neighborhood walk introducing Rome’s streets, piazzas, and urban rhythms. The day concludes with a welcome dinner at a traditional trattoria, followed by free time in the evening.
After breakfast, visit the Vittoriano and Capitoline Hill to examine monumentality, political symbolism, and Renaissance urban design. Continue through the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, focusing on imperial history, engineering, and public life. Lunch is on your own. In the afternoon, explore the Domus Aurea and its early experiments with concrete, light, and interior space. Evening at leisure.
Begin with a visit to the Pantheon, studying geometry, structure, and light. Continue to the Temple of Hadrian and the Ara Pacis Museum, highlighting adaptive reuse and modern architectural framing of ancient monuments. Lunch is on your own. In the afternoon, walk along the Via Appia Antica and visit the Catacombs of San Callisto, examining infrastructure, ritual, and underground space. Evening at leisure.
After breakfast, visit the Pyramid of Cestius, illustrating Rome’s absorption of foreign forms. Travel to Ostia Antica to explore the preserved plan of Rome’s ancient port city. Lunch is on your own. Return to Rome for a visit to the Centrale Montemartini, where classical sculpture is displayed within a former power station. Evening at leisure.
Visit Santa Maria in Cosmedin and Santa Maria in Trastevere, focusing on early Christian and medieval church forms within their neighborhoods. Continue to San Pietro in Montorio and Bramante’s Tempietto, followed by Villa Farnesina, examining Renaissance proportion, frescoes, and villa design. In the afternoon, enjoy a group walk along the Tiber to Castel Sant’Angelo and St. Peter’s Basilica, including a visit and dome climb. Evening at leisure.
Students spend the morning visiting museums of their choice, conducting independent architectural and curatorial analysis. Lunch is on your own, with the remainder of the day free.
Begin with a group walk from Campo de’ Fiori to Palazzo Farnese and Piazza Navona, tracing Rome’s civic spaces. Visit Santa Maria della Pace, the Bramante Cloister, San Luigi dei Francesi, and Sant’Ignazio di Loyola, focusing on Renaissance and Baroque spatial design and art. Lunch is on your own. Afternoon visits include the Basilica of the Holy Apostles and St. John the Lateran. Evening at leisure.
Travel to Tivoli after breakfast. Visit Villa d’Este to explore Baroque garden design and water features, followed by Villa Gregoriana, where paths and bridges engage dramatic natural terrain. Enjoy a group lunch in Tivoli or the Pigneto area. Return to Rome with a stop in the Pigneto neighborhood to observe contemporary urban life. Evening at leisure.
After breakfast, take a group walk from the Spanish Steps to Piazza del Quirinale, examining Rome’s topography and institutional spaces. Visit Sant’Andrea al Quirinale and San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane to study Baroque innovation. Lunch is on your own. In the afternoon, visit Piazza Augusto Imperatore, the Galleria Borghese, and the Borghese Gardens. Evening at leisure.
Begin with a return visit to Piazza Augusto Imperatore to analyze modern interventions. Continue with a walk through the Quartiere Coppedè, exploring eclectic early 20th-century design. Lunch is on your own. In the afternoon, visit the EUR district to study Fascist-era rationalist planning and monumental scale. Evening at leisure.
Visit the Foro Italico to examine Fascist-era monumental landscapes still in use. Continue to the MAXXI Museum and the Parco della Musica, focusing on contemporary form, circulation, and cultural infrastructure. Lunch is on your own. The afternoon is free for sightseeing and shopping. In the evening, gather for a farewell dinner, with an optional performance at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma.
Breakfast and hotel check-out, followed by transfer to the airport for departure to the United States. Students are reminded to confirm travel documents and submit independent reports prior to departure.
| Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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| Fall | 2026 | 05/01/2026 | 05/15/2026 | 09/05/2026 | 09/16/2026 |