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Syracuse University: Florence Center and University of Florence (Outgoing Program) Print 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of instruction: English, Italian Housing options: Apartment, Homestay
Areas of study: Anthropology, Architecture, Art, Art History, Astronomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Botany, Chemistry, Child Development, Classics, Culture, Dance, Earth Science, Ecology, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Film, Forestry, Gender and Women's Studies, Geography, Geology, Greek, History, International Relations, Internships, Italian, Latin, Linguistics, Literature, Math/Statistics, Media Studies, Molecular Biology, Music, Performing and Visual Arts, Philosophy, Photography, Physics, Politics, Pre-Health, Pre-Law, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Theatre, Urban Design, Urban Studies, Zoology Class standing: 1 - Second Semester Sophomore, 2 - Junior, 3 - First Semester Senior
Program type: Direct enrollment, Hybrid, Stand alone Language level: Italian 100-level course or the equivalent, Italian 2 or the equivalent, Italian 44 or the equivalent
GPA: 3.0
Program Description:
florenceThere is no limit to the treasures of the city of Florence, which many art lovers consider the most hallowed on earth. Situated along the banks of the Arno river and set among the cypress-clad low hills of Tuscany, this small and intimate city possesses an overwhelming density of cultural and artistic experiences. Cradle of the Renaissance and home of Dante, Machiavelli, Michelangelo, and the Medici, Florence has entranced intellectuals for centuries. Today, it continues to play a major role in Italian culture, art, literature, and politics.

The program, sponsored by Syracuse University, is located on the Piazza Savonarola, a beautiful 19th-century piazza and neighborhood in the northern section of Florence, only a ten minute walk from downtown. In addition to classroom instruction, the program includes a variety of field trips.

Academic Program
  • ​Students take 12-19 SU credits to equal 3.0-4.75 Pomona credits.
  • Pomona students are required to take at least one course with significant focus on Italy.
  • Students can enroll in the internship seminar as one of their elective courses.
  • Students may take only one course taught by the Syracuse study center on a CR/NC basis.
  • Pomona does not award credit for the Mapping Italy orientation course. Pomona will not award credit for the Signature Seminar courses. Students choosing to participate in these optional study tours before or after their semester will be responsible for the additional cost of the seminar.
Syracuse University offers three program options in Florence:
  • SU Florence Center:
    • Students enroll in a required intermediate or advanced Italian language course.
    • Students complete the required course load by enrolling in electives at the SU Center.
    • Students on this program may choose to follow the Studio Arts track.
  • SU Florence Center and Intensive Language Program at the University of Florence:
    • Students enroll in a required intermediate or advanced Italian language course at the Centro di Cultura per Straniere at the University of Florence.
    • Students enroll in an advanced language practicum course.
    • Students complete the required course load by taking courses taught in English or Italian at the SU Center or the University of Florence.
  • SU Florence Center and Direct Enrollment at the University of Florence:
    • Students enroll directly in up to three Italian-taught courses at the University of Florence and at least one additional course at the SU center to total 12-19 SU credits (3-4.75 Pomona credits).
Semester Hours  Pomona Credits 
3 0.75
12 3
19 4.75

Number of Students
Syracuse enrolls approximately 200 - 300 students. 

Host Institution
Syracuse University
University of Florence

Faculty Liaison
George Gorse

Eligibility
Preference in Pomona admissions will be given to candidates with college coursework in art history.

SU Florence Center
  • Completion of introductory Italian (Italian 2), or the equivalent.
Advanced Language Program
  • Completion of advanced Italian (Italian 44), or the equivalent.
Direct Enrollment
  • Completion of an upper-division Italian course (100-level or higher), or the equivalent.

Internet Links
http://suabroad.syr.edu/destinations/florence/
http://suflorence.syr.edu/index.html

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline (Pacific Time) Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2026 09/07/2025 10/03/2025 TBA TBA