Courses & Fees

Semester students generally take 4-5 courses. The minimum credit load is 12, and the maximum is 15. An additional fee will apply if you take more than 15 credits.

Summer students will take 1-2 courses (3-6 credits). An additional fee will apply if you enroll in more than the maximum number of credits.

 

Note: Some Florence University of the Arts (FUA) classes have course fees that cover required academic field trips and/or materials, which ARE NOT INCLUDED in the ASA program fee. Students will pay applicable course fees directly to Florence University of the Arts after arrival. All course fees are subject to change.

Some FINE ARTS classes have specific art supplies that students must purchase at their own expense, either at home or upon arrival.

 

You MUST have DOUBLE the number of classes approved by your home institution than you actually plan to take. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in availability or schedule conflicts. When you pre-register for classes (this happens after you’re accepted), you will have to list one alternate class for each of your top choices, and all must be different. Classes are assigned on a first come, first served basis and sometimes fill up.

 

Fall or Spring: This 15-week program is made up of the Session I 3-week Session + the 11-week semester. There is a 1-week break in between the two sessions.

 

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Semester Course Offerings

You can find program dates by going to the COSTS & DATES tab here.

 

  • Fall I or Spring I: This 15-week program is made up of the Session I 3-week Session + the 11-week semester. There is a 1-week break in between the two sessions.

  • Fall II or Spring II: This 15-week program is made up of the Session I 3-week Session + Cultural Introduction to Italy (CII) 1-week travel course + the 11-week semester. Students will NOT have a course break during the Fall/Spring II program. Click here for complete details on the CII travel course.

To view FUA course offerings and schedules for your program choice, please click on the links below.  Course offerings and schedules are subject to change.

 

SPRING 2026

  • Choose 1 course (+ 1 alternate) from the Session I 3-week Session FUA Academic Schedule

    **Use the following drop down options for your course search:
    Year: Choose '2025-2026'
    Season: Choose 'Winter/Spring 2026'
    Session: Choose ‘Session I 3-week Session’
    Study Abroad
    Program Selection: Choose ‘Firenze’
    **Make sure you click on "Expanded View" to get all the courses to drop down.

    **You can find a description of the course and the days/times by clicking the down arrow sign to the right of the “Status” column.

  • Choose 3 or 4 courses (+ alternates) from the 11-week Semester FUA Academic Schedule

    **Use the following drop down options for your course search:
    Year: Choose '2025-2026'
    Season: Choose 'Winter/Spring 2026'
    Session: Choose ‘11-week Semester’
    Study Abroad
    Program Selection: Choose ‘Firenze’
    **Make sure you click on "Expanded View" to get all the courses to drop down.

    **You can find a description of the course and the days/times by clicking the down arrow sign to the right of the “Status” column.

FALL 2026

  • Choose 1 course (+ 1 alternate) from the Session I 3-week Session FUA Academic Schedule

    **Use the following drop down options for your course search:
    Year: Choose '2026-2027'
    Season: Choose 'Fall 2026'
    Session: Choose ‘Session I 3-week Session’
    Study Abroad
    Program Selection: Choose ‘Firenze’
    **Make sure you click on "Expanded View" to get all the courses to drop down.

    **You can find a description of the course and the days/times by clicking the down arrow sign to the right of the “Status” column.

  • Choose 3 or 4 courses (+ alternates) from the 11-week Semester FUA Academic Schedule

    **Use the following drop down options for your course search:
    Year: Choose '2026-2027'
    Season: Choose 'Fall 2026'
    Session: Choose ‘11-week Semester’
    Study Abroad
    Program Selection: Choose ‘Firenze’
    **Make sure you click on "Expanded View" to get all the courses to drop down.

    **You can find a description of the course and the days/times by clicking the down arrow sign to the right of the “Status” column.

Summer Course Offerings

You can find Session dates by going to the COSTS & DATES tab here.

 

Summer Session I: Duration: 3 weeks
Summer Session II: Duration: 3 weeks
Summer Session A: Duration: 6 weeks - The first 3 weeks are Session I, and the last 3 weeks are Session II.  

 

To view FUA course offerings and schedules for your session choice, please click on the links below.  Course offerings and schedules are subject to change. 

 

You may not take more than one Italian language during any one session.

 

  • Summer Session I or II
    Choose 1 or 2 course(s) (+ alternates) from the FUA Academic Schedule

    **Use the following drop down options for your course search:
    Year: Choose '2025-2026'
    Season: Choose 'Summer 2026'
    Session: Choose Session I 3-week Session OR Session II 3-week Session
    Study Abroad
    Program Selection: Choose ‘Firenze’
    **Make sure you click on "Expanded View" to get all the courses to drop down.

    **You can find a description of the course and the days/times by clicking the down arrow sign to the right of the “Status” column.

  • Summer Session A
    Choose 2 courses (+ alternates) from these Sessions: A, I+II, A+I, or A+II from the FUA Academic Schedule. (Make sure to carefully check which 'Session' the course you want to take is offered! You must be enrolled in a course(s) for the entire 6 weeks.) 

    **Use the following drop down options for your course search:
    Year: Choose '2025-2026'
    Season: Choose 'Summer 2026'
    Session: Choose Session A 6-week Session
    Study Abroad
    Program Selection: Choose ‘Firenze’


    **Make sure you click on "Expanded View" to get all the courses to drop down.

    **You can find a description of the course and the days/times by clicking the down arrow sign to the right of the “Status” column.

 

CBS Course Finder

Use the filters above to search for courses or click "View All Courses" to browse available courses on this program.