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  • Locations: Siena, Italy
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, January Intersession, May Intersession, Spring, Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: SAI Programs 
  • Restrictions: U of A applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year U of A Application Deadline U of A Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 11/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
January Intersession 2025 11/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Summer 2025 04/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Fall 2025 04/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Academic Year 2025-2026 04/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
May Intersession 2025 04/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** If you are applying for an external program, please note the U of A application deadline listed may be different than the external program provider's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Study Abroad Advisor: Bumpers College: Miranda Behrends, College of Architecture & Design: Brian Poepsel, College of Education & Health Professions: Miranda Behrends, College of Engineering: Madison Barnes, Fulbright College: Katie Sabo, Walton College: Kat Stoddard Type of Program: External
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5 Credit Hours Available: Between 12-18 Credit Hours
Area of Study: Anthropology, Business (General), Comp Lit and Cultural Studies, English, History, Italian, Music, Sociology Program Duration: Academic Year, Semester
Credit Type: Transfer Credit Language of Instruction: Italian
Open to non-U of A students?: No Open to Graduate Students?: No
Click here for a definition of this term Automatic Discounts: $100/summer, $300/semester Housing Options: Homestay
COVID-19 Vaccination: Vendor strongly recommends (SAI); https://studyabroad.uark.edu/pandemic-studyabroad/
Program Description:

SIS Intercultural Study Abroad

SAI has partnered with Siena Italian Studies, a school which specializes in a ‘gentle full-immersion’ approach to Italian language and culture. 

Classes are taught using an instructional approach developed over the years, known as FICCS (Full-Immersion: Culture, Content, & Service). Using this approach, which combines guided and spontaneous learning acquisition, students are asked to employ new language skills both in the classroom and in service situations giving them a learning experience like no other.

SAI oversees and coordinates all aspects of student enrollment, including application processing, course selection and credit, visa preparation, housing, student health insurance, transcripts, pre-departure, on-site orientation & advising, and cell phone service.

Academic Programs:

  • Summer: 4 weeks (6 credits)
  • Summer: 6 weeks (9 credits)
  • Summer: 8 weeks (9 - 12 credits)
  • Optional Volunteering
  • Semester Language/Elective: 15 - 18 credits

Areas of Study:

  • Anthropology
  • Business
  • Italian Language
  • Music & Visual Arts
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