You can access to the full undergraduate summer course offering, Summer Session 2: see the course catalogue. Please note: the list of courses is being updated.

Please pay close attention to course dates and times, the campus where classes are held, and any prerequisites: meeting the prerequisites (if required by the course(s)) is mandatory. 

Guide to course selection

• You may choose 2 courses, for a total of 6, 7 or 8 credits.
• It is not possible to choose fewer than 6 credits.

Recognition of credits

You may request recognition of CFU. The request for credit recognition must be submitted before departure, in accordance with the procedures established by your Faculty. You are strongly advised to read carefully the Faculty regulations and the relevant procedures: Recognition of credits.

For the Brescia campus, some recommended examinations have been identified by the Faculty. 

Certification

Please consult the list of certifications accepted by Fordham University and the relevant score requirements: Summer International Students (Language Requirement section).

IMPORTANT: only certifications obtained from May 2024 onwards will be accepted.

Cattolica International Internal Test

If you do not hold one of the accepted certifications, you may take the English language test organised by Cattolica International.

• During the online application process, you may select the date on which to sit the test. It is strongly recommended that you choose the earliest available date to avoid the risk of no places being available.
• The test takes place in online mode, and you can book it directly during the application process. You will receive an email with the Zoom link by the day before the test date.
• The test can only be taken once. 
• If you have already taken the Cattolica International internal test for other study abroad programmes (from May 2024 onwards) and achieved a sufficient result, you may choose not to take it again and keep the previous result valid. In this case, you must indicate in the online application the date on which the test was taken.

Cattolica Degree Programme Taught Entirely in English

If you are enrolled in a Cattolica degree programme taught entirely in English, you may apply to this programme by uploading a self-certification of enrolemnte in the degree programme 

• The self-certification document can be downloaded from your iCatt page: Online register - Self-certification - Iscrizione con piano di studi. Note: The document must be completed and signed.
• For the purposes of the ranking used for the allocation of scholarships, a B2.2 level score will be automatically assigned.

For further information

Prerequisites FAQ

Students may choose the campus where they will live based on the courses they plan to take and their personal interests: 

• The Lincoln Center campus is located in the heart of Manhattan (near the Columbus Circle–Central Park underground station) and offers apartments with kitchen and air conditioning for 2 or 3 people.
• The Rose Hill campus is located in the Bronx (near the Bronx Zoo, the New York Botanical Garden, and the Metro-North Railroad and Fordham Rd. underground stations) and offers more traditional accommodation in double rooms with air conditioning.

For further information: 

Summer Session Housing | Fordham

The indicated costs may vary, as stated by Fordham University.

The cost of the programme varies depending on the campus chosen and the number of credits.

Programme fee: €300 (non-refundable)

The programme cost includes:

• Guidance and support from Cattolica International during enrolment at Fordham University
• Insurance and Student Safety Package
• Fordham University International Student Fee
• Pre-departure assistance
• Enrolment and attendance of 2 courses for a total of 6 to 9 credits
• On-campus accommodation (see Housing section)
• Official certificate of attendance with exam grades – Transcript of Records
• Access to all on-campus services (sports facilities, libraries, laboratories)
• Shuttle service connecting the two campuses
• Post-return support from Cattolica International regarding the procedures for the recognition of external exams
• Post-return workshop “Welcome Back: unpack your experience!” organised by Cattolica International

The following are not included in the programme cost:

• Return flight
• Meals
• Costs related to the issuance of the study visa
• Costs related to academic materials (textbooks, e-books or other teaching materials)
• Anything not expressly specified

Università Cattolica offers 7 scholarships worth €1,700 each.

Please note that:

• Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit* and are provided in the form of a reimbursement.
• To be considered, it is sufficient to enrol in the programme; no separate application is required.
• During the allocation process, priority will be given to current students, followed by recent graduates.

* For students holding qualifications awarded outside Italy, if an official grade conversion has not already been recorded in their academic career at Università Cattolica, the following scores will be automatically assigned:

• 80/100 for the upper secondary school leaving certificate;
• 90/110 for the bachelor’s degree.

No alternative or additional methods of recognition of the grades obtained will be accepted.

Selected students must apply for a study visa.

The application can only be submitted after being admitted to the courses. Further information will be provided after the application deadline.

If you already hold a passport, please check its validity. If you do not yet have one, you must apply for it as soon as possible.

Useful links:

• Viaggiare Sicuri
• Ambasciata e Consolati - Ambasciata e Consolati degli Stati Uniti d'America in Italia (usembassy.gov)

All Università Cattolica students will be covered by an insurance policy.

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