Interested in pursuing an American degree in France? Learn about options through IAU's degree-granting institution - The American College of the Mediterranean.

Bachelor's and Master's Programs

Florence Academic Calendar

Join IAU for a semester, academic year, or summer in Florence, Italy! Studying abroad along the Mediterranean offers students a wide range of liberal arts and region-specific courses in English or Italian, the opportunity to participate in for-credit internships, and access to cultural and academic field studies and excursions.

A note to students: IAU advises that students do not make any travel arrangements prior to the first week of classes. Field studies and course excursions can be scheduled during weekends and breaks, so IAU recommends not purchasing any tickets or scheduling any travel until after learning of course requirements on-site.


Fall 2024

Performing Arts and Dance Program

 Arrival  Friday, August 23
 Classes Begin  Monday, August 26
 Fall Break  Monday, October 21 - Friday, October 25
 Last Day of Class  Thursday, December 5
 Departure  Friday, December 6


Spring 2025 Semester 

Business, Fashion, and Liberal Arts Program

 Arrival  Wednesday, January 8
 Orientation  Thursday, Janauary 9 - Friday, January 10
 Classes Begin  Monday, January 13
 Day Trip to Siena/San Gimignano  Saturday, February 8
 Overnight Field Study to Mantua/Verona  Saturday, February 22 - Sunday, February 23
 Overnight Field Study to Rome  Saturday, March 15 - Sunday, March 16
 Day Trip to Pisa/Lucca  Saturday, April 12
 Spring Break  Friday, April 18 - Sunday, April 27
 Final Exams  Monday, May 5 - Friday, May 9
Last Day of Class  Friday, May 9
 Departure  Saturday, May 10



Performing Arts & Dance Program

 Arrival  Friday, January 31
 Orientation  TBA
 Classes Begin  Monday, February 3
 Spring Break  Monday, March 31 - Sunday, April 6
 Last Day of Class  Friday, May 16
 Departure  Saturday, May 17