Overview

Program Description:

(UWG) Italy Program: Rome and Spoleto Session II

Aside from visiting Rome (one of the most important cities in the world), Session II revolves around Spoleto's fabulous Festival of Two Worlds, which affords students multiple opportunities to witness world-class arts, theatre, and music. The courses offered will help students deepen their engagement with Italian culture while developing a keener sense of what it means to be a global citizen in the twenty-first century. 

Dates: June 18 - July 10, 2026

For questions, please contact:

Directors: 

The Office of Education Abroad: goabroad@westga.edu

Location

Rome and Spoleto Italy

Emergency Contact Information

Europe's Emergency Number: 112

U.S. Embassy Rome

Via Vittorio Veneto, 121
00187 Rome, Italy
Telephone: +(39) 06-4674-1
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(39) 06-4674-1

If You Need Medical Attention:

  • Contact the U.S. Embassy/Consulate for appropriate medical care assistance
  • Use Emergency Number: +(39) 06-4674-1 or 112

If You're a Victim of Crime:

  • Contact nearest Embassy or Consulate
  • Use Emergency Numbers: +(39) 06-4674-1 or 112

If Arrested:

  • Ask authorities to notify U.S. Embassy/Consulate
  • Consular officers can provide legal assistance list, visit you, and contact family
  • They can transfer necessities from family and assist with prison conditions

Academics

Courses

  • ABRD 4001: Decoding Travel and Tourism
  • ABRD 4002: Italy through the Arts and Sciences

Costs and Scholarships

Program Cost: $4,870

Additional Costs:

  • UWG Tuition (paid separately)
  • Touchnet payments include 3% non-refundable fee

Available Scholarships: To be announced.

Important Notes:

  • Deposit is non-refundable
  • Lack of visa/passport may result in complete loss of program fee

For questions, contact: goabroad@westga.edu