Thank you for your interest in Catholic University’s International Human Rights Summer Law Program in Rome, Italy! The Program is offered in even years and will take place again in Summer 2026.
Due Dates, Cancellation and Refund Policy
International Human Rights Summer Law Program, Rome, Italy, May 13 to June 3, 2024
Priority Application due date: Sunday, March 17, 2024 – Applications will open December 1st and will be accepted on-line at goabroad.cua.edu. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The $50 non-refundable application fee has been waived. We encourage students to apply early to secure a space in the program and to begin the process of acquiring an optional externship. After March 17, applications will be considered on a space available basis.
Upon receiving your letter of acceptance to the program, you are expected to sign the Offer of Acceptance form, located within your on-line account at goabroad.cua.edu. By signing the form, you are committing to this program and confirming your intent to participate. Additionally, in early-April 2023, Enrollment Services will bill your student account the sum of $500, which will cover the Program Fee. The Program Fee covers mandatory medical and evacuation insurance; entertainment, such as field trips, receptions and dinners; ATAC pass for local transportation; preparation of some Program materials; printer and Wi-Fi access; and Rome support staff.
Note: Students seeking an externship placement must sign the Offer of Acceptance form to initiate the placement process.
Housing Form due date: Sunday, March 24, 2024 - Students have the option of registering for CUA-arranged housing or securing their own accommodations. Students must submit a signed room reservation form to request or decline CUA-arranged accommodations at the CUA Rome Center. CUA-arranged housing is limited, and requests will be honored in the order in which students sign the Offer of Acceptance form. The housing form must be submitted to Ms. Constantia Dedoulis at dedoulis@law.edu. Catholic University Enrollment Services will bill students for CUA-arranged housing via Cardinal Station. The housing fee will appear in the Summer 2024 term billing statement.
Written Notification of Withdrawal - Participants who wish to cancel their intent to participate in the Program must provide official written notification by email. The reasons for withdrawal from the Program must be stated and supporting documentation must be provided. Participants themselves are responsible for this notification. Notification must come from the student's official CUA email account or an alternate email address on file with CUAbroad and at the time of application. No verbal statements of withdrawal will be accepted as official.
Written email notification must be submitted to the administrator of the Catholic University Law Summer Abroad Programs - Ms. Constantia Dedoulis at dedoulis@law.edu. Withdrawal becomes effective on the date the notification is received.
To Withdraw Without Penalty, written email notification of withdrawal must be received on or before Sunday, April 14, 2024, 11:59 p.m. As of April 15th, the Program fee of $500 and the entire fee for CUA-arranged Housing is non-refundable.
Cancellation - If Catholic University must cancel the Program due to unforeseen circumstances, students will receive a full refund of all tuition and fees paid, including the application fee. Students will receive prompt notification of such a cancellation via email and a written letter.
Non-Catholic University Expenses - Note that in all circumstances, airfare and student arranged housing is the sole responsibility of participants, and students must work with ticket issuer and/or housing provider to negotiate any possible refund.
Refund Policy
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On or before April 14, 2024 |
Program fee paid will be refunded to student in full (100%).
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On or after April 15, 2024 |
Program fee paid will not be refunded.
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On or before April 14, 2024 |
A student who has signed a room reservation form |
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On or after April 15, 2024 |
A student who has signed a room reservation form |
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NOTE: Registration for Summer 2024 semester begins on Friday, March 22 at 8:00 a.m. |
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Transportation
Students are responsible for their own travel arrangements between the United States and Italy. Post- pandemic, the cost of refundable tickets has come down considerably. We recommend that you consider making airline reservations and other travel plans that can be refunded.
There are regular flights to Rome from the U.S., and local transportation from the Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino (FCO) to the Rome Center located in the Trastevere neighborhood is convenient and inexpensive. If you are traveling in Europe before the program, you will be arriving in Rome’s smaller airport in Ciampino. Ground transportation from other European cities to Rome is also available at a reasonable price. American passport holders, visiting up to 90 days, do not need visas to enter Italy.
Non CUA-arranged Housing:
Students are advised to understand the terms of the agreement, including costs, amenities, and refund policy concerning deposits and other payments, before entering into any housing agreements. Rome is an ancient city, therefore rental properties may or may not offer air conditioning, elevators or Wi-Fi access as standard features. Students who opt to seek their own housing are advised to look for accommodations close to or accessible to the Trastevere neighborhood by public transportation or within walking distance. The Rome Center is located on the Janiculum Hill, just above the ancient Roman neighborhood of Trastevere, at Via Garibaldi 28, 00153 Rome, Italy.
Non-Catholic University Expenses - Note that in all circumstances, airfare and student arranged housing is the sole responsibility of participants, and students must work with ticket issuer and/or housing provider to negotiate any possible refund.