Language Requirement: None
Academic Standing by Program Start: Junior or above
Location: Europe, Italy
GPA: 3.0

Program Overview

This semester-long program is for students who have strong classical interests and background.  You will attend classes as part of the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies (ICCS) Rome, a program administered by Duke University.  ICCS, commonly known as “the Centro,” is a leading study abroad program for undergraduate students with a strong interest in the classical world. Founded in 1965 through a collaboration of ten U.S. colleges and universities, ICCS has since expanded to include more than 100 member institutions. The program offers undergraduates the chance to study in Rome, focusing on ancient history, archaeology, Greek and Latin texts, Italian language, and classical art.

For further information about the program, including dates and course information, please visit: https://my.globaled.duke.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=10266

Please be sure to check out the Centro website at TheCentroRome.org, which offers fuller illustrations and explanation of the program. Find out more about  what life is like at the Centro through the videos at the Centro Youtube channel! Follow the current cohort's adventures on Instagram: @thecentrorome

Scholarship Opportunity:  UO Students are eligible for the ICCS Scholarship Fund.  The ICCS Scholarship Fund provides for students in need of financial support to study at the Centro. In recent years, no student has had to forego a semester at the Centro because of the Cost. In order to be considered for a scholarship, students must submit the FAFSA/ISIR so that ICCS can ascertain the student’s Estimated Family Contribution. Students applying for this scholarship must file a current FAFSA application at their home institution. If the student receives financial aid from their institution which is applicable to the ICCS program tuition and fees, they should also submit that award letter. All materials must be submitted with the program application, by the application deadline. The Managing Committee will make admissions decisions and then review scholarship applications. Students are informed of scholarship awards within four weeks of the application deadline. All information received for consideration of a scholarship award is kept strictly confidential and seen only by the Managing Committee and a limited number of staff in Duke University's Global Education Office. 

Application Deadline(s): All scholarship materials must be submitted with the Duke University Program Application by March 15 for Fall 2026 and October 1 for Spring 2027. 

Dates and Deadlines

Term Year Deadline Arrival Date Departure Date
Fall Semester 2026 03/01/2026 late August mid December
Spring Semester 2027 09/15/2026 late January early/mid-May

If you are interested in applying to the Duke Rome in Classics program, we strongly advise you to meet with a UO Classics Advisor prior to applying.

The application process for this program is competitive: Successful applicants will receive a nomination from UOs Classics Department through GEO, and students will then need to complete Duke University's application.  Duke University makes the final decision regarding acceptance into the program. Selection for the program will be based on a holistic review of your application. This includes a review of your GPA, transcripts (including courses taken and in-progress), any additional requirements or prerequisites (see section "Additional Requirements"), written statements and a UO nomination.  

IMPORTANT: Application for the Rome in Classics program involves two steps:
1. Completion of the GEO application process by March 1, 2026 for Fall semester  / September 15, 2026 for Spring semester
2. Completion of the Duke application process by March 15, 2026 for Fall 2026 and October 1, 2026 for Spring 2027.

Please note that the GEO deadline supersedes the Duke deadline.

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Discount for Pell Recipients

To expand access to study abroad, GEO is offering a $500 discount for this program to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).

Academic Details

Students will take a minimum of 4 courses selected from the ICCS course catalog at:  https://my.globaled.duke.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=10266. Students may elect to enroll in a 5th class.*

*Students will need to note what courses they plan on taking in Rome when completing the ICCS application.

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Additional Requirements

Prerequisites:  At least six courses in Classics (CLAS/LAT/GRK),  Art History, Archeology, and/or Italian Studies are recommended.

Faculty and Staff

Centro Staff in Rome

Francesco Sgariglia, Director of Administration 
Giuseppina Vallefuoco, Assistant Director of Administration 
Louisa Boncompagni, Secretary 
Adriana Parrotta, Librarian/Bookkeeper  

ICCS Faculty

Each academic year, the Centro selects four professors from posts at premier institutions across the US and Canada to lead the program. Many are former Centristi themselves; all are lovers of Rome who are excited to engage with dedicated students of the ancient world. The usual faculty complement is a Professor-in-Charge, two Associate or Assistant Professors, and an advanced graduate student as Resident Instructor.  To round out the teaching team, three Italy-based faculty lend their expertise on Italian, Renaissance and Baroque Art History, and Conservation.

Housing Description

Students will be housed in residence halls at the Centro facility. Students will be housed in double and single bedrooms which are furnished with beds, dressers, desks, and vanity, and there are both communal and private full bathrooms on each residential floor. The Centro’s extensive library, stunning garden, and student lounge offer popular spots for studying and hanging out.

Students have access to WIFI, laundry facilities (for a fee), a garden with an outdoor kitchen, and student lounge areas. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are provided at the Centro Monday-Friday. Other meals are the expense of the individual student and not included in program fees.

Budget and Price

Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies Rome

2026 Fall Quarter

GEO Program Fees
UO Study Abroad Fee $1,000
UO International Insurance $385
Estimated Additional Expenses
Duke University Tuition $33,162
Duke University Program Fee $4,495
Duke University Lifetime Transcript Fee $120
Estimated Airfare from Eugene $2,000
Estimated Course Materials $630
Estimated Additional Meals $2,000
Estimated Cell Phone Expenses $200
Estimated Cost of acquiring passport $150
Estimated Visa Fees $400
Estimated Additional Living Expenses $1,500
Total
Total Estimated Cost of Participation $46,042

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, housing, breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, medical insurance, pre-departure orientation, on-site orientation, and on-site support. All instruction, including two half-day excursions and one full-day excursion weekly for “The Ancient City,” course; additional half-day excursions for Cultural Heritage and Renaissance/Baroque Art History courses, transportation for all course-related trips, all admissions costs to museums, archaeological sites, and exhibitions, excursions and day trips, day trips to Ostia, Etruria, the Alban Hills, Tivoli, Roman colonies, the Tyrrhenian coast, and elsewhere. Eight days on the Bay of Naples (all transportation, meals, lodging, and museum/site admissions), one week elsewhere in Roman territory (all transportation, meals, lodging, and museum/site admissions), and a monthly public transportation pass in Rome.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

*Please also refer to the Duke University Cancellation Policy.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
8 weeks before program start date

50% of UO Study Abroad Fee
Program start date or after program begins

Full amount of UO Study Abroad Fee
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

IMPORTANT: The GEO Cancellation Policy is effective from the time a student agrees to pay their non-refundable program deposit or electronically signs the program commitment form, regardless of application or acceptance status. It is essential to read this policy before a potential cancellation takes place, to fully understand the withdrawal and cancellation penalties, and to understand what it means financially to commit to a study abroad program.

Students who cancel their participation must notify GEO in writing. Email is acceptable (geoinfo@uoregon.edu). Verbal notification to GEO or notification given to a non-UO campus study abroad office is not sufficient.

For full details, see the complete GEO Cancellation Policy.

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