Semester in Italy

In Partnership with Sant'Anna Institute

Alfred State has partnered with Sant'Anna Institute (formerly Sorrento Lingue Institute) in Sorrento, Italy, to offer an optional semester of study abroad to its students. We are now accepting students from schools of architecture, the business administration (BBA) program, as well as any students who wish to fulfill liberal arts and humanities requirements while studying and living in a truly unique learning environment. Alfred State and Sant'Anna Institute now offer the American college student an enriching semester of studies in the south of Italy.

In keeping with Alfred State's mission, which is to offer two-year and four-year programs to prepare graduates to live as citizens of a global society, our study abroad program at Sant'Anna Institute (SASL) will establish a foundation for lifelong learning, foster an understanding of global culture, and better equip the participant to ‘hit the ground running' after graduation. The beautiful scenery of the Gulf of Naples and the safe and welcoming city of Sorrento provide the setting for an unforgettable educational experience.

View the study abroad brochure online.

• Architecture Studies
• Business Administration Studies
• Open Studies
• Estimate of Costs
• About the Area
• Contact Us
• View photos from study abroad program.
• View photos from previous architecture curriculum travel abroad trips.

Architecture Studies

This is expected to be a seamless program that will allow students to spend their spring semester taking courses in Italian language delivered by Sant'Anna Institute with credit being granted through Alfred State. They will gain further Alfred State credit in an architectural design studio which will focus on historic preservation, and this will be taught by Alfred State faculty. The studio component will be consistent with the listed student learning outcomes of CIAT 6306: Studio II. Projects will involve field measurement and notations, analysis of traditional building methods, documentation, and adaptive re-use design proposals. Complementing the studio work in historic preservation will be field experience in Pompeii and Paestum as a component of a three credit hour Archaeology course taught by Italian faculty. Students may also enroll in a three credit hour Architectural Photography course, as well as an online version of CIVL 5213, our concrete design course.

Summary of courses:

These courses are taught by Alfred State faculty unless otherwise noted. Students will also be able to customize their curriculum of study by taking online courses through Alfred State or any other institution. *Taught by SASL staff.

Business Administration Studies

For Alfred State junior business administration students, there is the added opportunity of studying the European Union. Italy, one of the 27 member states, is a symbol of success thanks to its system of capitalism. Required courses in International Business and Business in the European Union will give our students a global business perspective. Students will use a framework to research select bachelor business administration program outcomes (communication, management, marketing, and economics) from different European Union member state’s perspective. Students will have the opportunity to visit Italian businesses and participate in round table discussion with business leaders. Like us on Facebook.

Summary of courses:

These courses are taught by Alfred State faculty unless otherwise noted. Students will also be able to customize their curriculum of study by taking online courses through Alfred State or any other institution. *Taught by SASL staff.

Open Studies

Select From:

Study abroad options are available for many programs. See an altered course plan for students in the following programs:

• Architectural Technology (BS degree)
• Biological Science (AAS degree)
• Business Administration (BBA degree)
• Coding and Reimbursement Specialist (certificate)
• Construction Management Engineering Technology (BS degree)
• Financial Planning (BBA degree)
• Forensic Science Technology (BS degree)
• Human Services Management (BS degree)
• Liberal Arts and Sciences: Adolescent Education – Biology (AA degree)
• Liberal Arts and Sciences: Adolescent Education – Chemistry (AA degree)
• Liberal Arts and Sciences: Adolescent Education – Math (AA degree)
• Liberal Arts and Sciences: Adolescent Education – Physics (AA degree)
• Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social Science (AA degree)
• Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math & Science (AA degree)
• Surveying Engineering Technology (BS degree)
• Technology Management (BBA degree)

Estimate of Costs

Studying abroad in Sorrento, Italy, is a once-in-a-life time experience with the potential to benefit participants in myriad ways. For example, employers are increasingly interested in students who have international experience. Although the benefits can be numerous, Alfred State officials realize finances are an important consideration in all aspects of the education experience. To provide current financial information, cost sheets are available from the International Student Services Office by contacting herrittl@alfredstate.edu.

Students participating in the Alfred State Sorrento study abroad program pay the same tuition and fees as all Alfred State students. Students participating in this program also pay for international insurance and a program fee.

Applications are being accepted for spring 2013 semester with an Oct. 15, 2012 deposit deadline and fall 2013 semester with a May 1, 2013 deposit deadline. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due prior to each deadline. Interested students should contact Tricia Herritt for more information about the application process.

About the Area

The region of Campania which surrounds Sorrento possesses an immensely important architectural heritage that extends back to the age of Homer. Within easy reach are the Greek cities of Paestum and Cuma; the Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Puteoli; the Roman villas of Oplonti and Castellamare; the Renaissance and Baroque architecture of Naples; and the traditional Mediterranean townscapes of Ravello, Amalfi, Capri, Ischia, and Sorrento itself. The innumerable cultural assets of the area and independent travel opportunities promise an incomparable learning experience for students of all disciplines.

Faculty and ASC students will travel together in January to Sorrento, and, at the end of the term, students will be free to travel independently before returning to the US. Classes in Sorrento will commence in January and end in May.

Contact Us

For further information about the study abroad program please contact:

Join the Studio Sorrento Facebook group and like the Studio Business Sorrento Facebook page to learn more and meet students who have studied at Sant'Anna Institute (formerly Sorrento Lingue Institute).

Alfred State President John M. Anderson traveled to visit with students who spent spring 2011 semester in Sorrento, Italy. Standing, l-r: Adam Smisloff, Rochester, business management; Michael Fingar, Clifton Park, architectural technology (BS); Dianne Tuzzolino, ASC associate professor, Business Department; Trevor Roeske, Wellsville, architectural technology (BS); Anthony Principe, Stony Point, architectural technology (BS); Frank Carzo, Whitesboro, architectural technology (BS); Lee Smith, Waverly, architectural technology (BS); Giuseppe Cuomo, Mayor of Sorrento; Cristiana Panicco, director of Sant'Anna Institute (formerly Sorrento Lingue Institute); Anderson; Daniel Lamm, Tonawanda, architectural technology (BS); John Zappolo, Elmont, business administration (BBA); Ray Sova, Syracuse, architectural technology (BS); Tyler Canne, Canisteo, business administration (BBA); Cory Roberts, Stanley, architectural technology (BS); Jacob Mountain, Almond, architectural technology (BS); and Jeffrey Johnston, ASC assistant professor, Computer Imaging & Architectural Engineering Technology. Sitting, l-r: Emily Konka, Bliss, architectural technology (BS); Kerri Cavanaugh, Holbrook, architectural technology (BS); Kathleen Ward, Phoenix, architectural technology (BS); Jessica Suojanen, Lake Placid, architectural technology (BS); Courtney Traver, Clifton Park, interior design; and Maura Condon, Hornell, liberal arts and sciences: social science.