Courses

A full course load at the Umbra Institute Summer program is split into two sessions, and involves enrolment in one of two academic pathways. If you enroll in the General Studies tract, you may choose to participate in either one or both sessions of the program.

• Please review your courses with your academic or study abroad advisor to ensure they will transfer back to your home school and that you are following your home school’s policies.
• We unfortunately can’t guarantee specific courses. If your participation in the program depends on a particular course, be sure to make a note on your online course form.
• On your academic preferences form please indicate 8-10 courses, including alternates, that you are pre-approved for and can take while abroad. In the event of scheduling changes, time conflicts, prerequisites or cancellations, this ensures that you will be prepared to finalize your courses once overseas.

Academic Structure with ISI Perugia - The Umbra Institute Summer

General Studies students choose two courses per session, including a course in Italian Language and Culture. Intensive Italian students select a course track based on Italian language level.

You are only required to take one course per session for General Studies. Taking additional courses is optional and will result in increased tuition cost.

Selecting Your Courses

• General Studies
  • Session 1: Two courses, up to 6 credits
  • Session 2: Two courses, up to 6 credits
  • Session 1 & 2: Four courses, 12 credits
  • Courses are taught in English with no Italian proficiency required
• Intensive Italian
  • Session 3: One course, 6 weeks, 8 credits (Referred to as Intensive Italian Summer Language Program)
  • Courses are taught in Italian for Beginner to Advanced learners
  • These courses cannot be combined with General Studies electives

Your session dates are determined by your academic pathway and differ between General Studies and Intensive Italian. See the Program Dates page for more information.

Enrollment Process

Official course registration will take place upon arrival. The online course form you submit prior to acceptance is not set in stone.

Grade Scale

Grades will be reported exactly as they appear on the ISI Perugia - The Umbra Institute transcript.