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.



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 & Music 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


Summer 2025

Business, Fashion, and Liberal Arts Program


 Arrival Day  Wednesday, June 11
 Orientation  Thursday, June 12
 First Day of Classes  Monday, June 16
 Day Trip to Siena/San Gimignano  Friday, June 20 (Group 1)
 Saturday, June 21 (Group 2)
 Overnight Trip to Mantua/Verona  Friday, June 27 - Saturday, June 28 (Group 1)
 Friday, July 4 - Saturday, July 5 (Group 2)
 Final Exams  Monday, July 21 - Thursday, July 24
 Departure Day  Friday, July 25


Fall 2025

Business, Fashion, and Liberal Arts Program


 Arrival Day  Wednesday, September 3
 Orientation  Thursday, September 4 - Friday, September 5
 Classes Begin  Monday, September 8
 Day Trip to Siena/San Gimignano  Saturday, September 20
 Overnight Field Study to Mantua/Verona  Saturday, October 18 - Sunday, October 19
 Overnight Field Study to Rome  Friday, November 7 - Saturday, November 8
 Day Trip to Pisa/Lucca  Saturday, November 22
 National Holiday - No Classes  Monday, December 8
 Final Exams  Tuesday, December 16 - Thursday, December 18
 Departure Day  Friday, December 19


Performing Arts & Music Program

Arrival Day Friday, August 22
Orientation Saturday, August 23 - Sunday, August 24
Classes Begin               Monday, August 25
Fall Break Monday, October 20 - Friday, October 24
Courses End Thursday, December 4
Departure Day Friday, December 5