Tuscany Program Application

SCSU Office of International Education

Faculty-Led Program Abroad Application
TUSCANY
May 29-June 28, 2026

Deadline to apply: March 15, 2026

A program deposit in the amount of $1,500.00 must be made at the time of application.

Visit the OIE TouchNet marketplace to submit your deposit.

The application will be submitted to Program Director(s) for review once deposit has been received.

Essential Eligibility Criteria

Participants Must:
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Be able to manage all personal care and mobility independently, or with the assistance of a companion who accompanies the participant.
- Withstand temperatures in excess of 100°.
- Live in a non-air-conditioned environment.
- Shop for groceries and manage food restrictions independently.
- Manage day-to-day activities – personal and academic – in a new cultural environment without relying on continuous oversight.
- Be able to ascend multiple flights of stairs independently, or with the assistance of a companion who accompanies the participant.
- Be able to carry personal luggage independently, or with the assistance of a companion who accompanies the participant.
- Be able to traverse uneven surfaces (curbstones, ancient roads, dirt paths) independently, or with the assistance of a companion who accompanies the participant.
- Be able to comprehend, retain, and follow complex directions.
- Manage any food restrictions independently, and find alternatives as needed.
- Maintain an international phone plan (with data) and monitor WhatsApp for the duration of the program.
Deposit Submission*

I have submitted my program deposit.

Personal Information
Full legal name (as it appears on your passport)*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Current University*
Major(s)/Minor(s)
Are you a tuition waiver recipient?*
Anticipated Date of Graudation*

MonthDayYear
Current GPA*
Enrollment Status*
Level*
Cell Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
Permanent Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Passport Status*

I have a U.S. Passport that is valid for at least 6 months after departure date.I have applied for a U.S. Passport.I have a valid Passport from another country.
Passport Expiration Date
Specify Country

Course Information
Students are required to enroll in one (1) or two (2) three-credit courses. Adjustments to courses and/or levels may be made following program admission in consultation with program director(s).

Required:

ITA 270W or

LIT 310 or

ART 267 (fulfills LEP T2 CD and studio art elective credit)
Course 1*
Course 2 (Optional)
Application Essay Instructions
All applications for the Tuscany program must include an essay and an unofficial transcript.

The essay should be 300-500 words answering the following prompt:

How will participating in the Tuscany Program benefit your education and career goals, and what, specifically, will you contribute to the trip? Some points to consider: how do you see yourself fitting into a big group? What are your personal strengths and weaknesses? What are your biggest concerns about participating in this program, and what are you most looking forward to?

A limited number of scholarships are available for participants in the Tuscany program. To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must be a matriculated full-time student during the Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 semesters and submit a completed application, including the essay.
Upload Essay and Unofficial Transcript

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Program Expenses
There are two separate costs associated with a faculty-led program abroad:

1) Program Fee (students pay program deposit and subsequent payments via Touch Net to the OIE)

2) SCSU Course Tuition and Fees (students enroll in mandatory program course[s] via Banner Web after being admitted to program & pay course tuition and fees in their MySCSU student account.)

For eligible students, financial aid can be applied to the overall cost of the program. For information regarding financial aid, please contact The Office of Financial Aid at (203) 392-5222 or financialaid@southernct.edu.

1) Program Fee:

Program Fee:	$3,900	Deadline to apply:	March 15
Deposit:	$1,500	Due date:	With application
Second Payment:	$1,500	Due date:	April 15
Final Payment:	$900	Due date:	May 15

Includes:

• Airfare, round-trip airport transportation, lodging, in-country transportation, advertised excursions, and SCSU’s comprehensive travel insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International.

DOES NOT Include:

• Most meals, personal expenses, books, laundry, snacks, medical and living expenses, or any additional expenses that alter the itinerary or arrangements.

2) SCSU Course Tuition/Fees:

Undergraduate Tuition/Fees:

$2,140.00 (3 credits)

$4,225.00 (6 credits)

Graduate Tuition/Fees:

$2,695.00 (3 credits)

$5,335.00 (6 credits)

Calculation of Total Program Cost
Program Fee (including deposit)*
Tuition & Fees*
Total Cost (Program Fee + Course Tuition/Fees)*

Reference
Please list one (1) academic reference that the Program Director(s) may contact regarding your participation in this program. This person may be a current or former university-level instructor or member of staff at SCSU or another university.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Relationship*

Enrollment Verification Acknowledgement
If accepted for enrollment in an SCSU Program Abroad, the student is responsible for registering in the related courses and paying associated SCSU tuition and fees for at least the minimum number of credits required by the program. Payment for tuition and fees must be made through Student Accounts or Banner Web. By signing, the student assumes responsibility for managing his or her finances to account for payment of tuition and fees in addition to the cost of the program.
Student Signature*

Clear
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Mandatory Health And Safety Agreement Session
In accordance with SCSU-OIE policy, all Programs Abroad Participants are required to participate in a Mandatory Health and Safety Agreement Session prior to departure. Sessions will cover all insurance, health, risk, and liability issues associated with Education Abroad. The Health and Safety Session will take between 30-60 minutes and encompass all aspects of the Health and Safety Agreement process, including the Health Self-Assessment. Students who do not complete the Health and Safety Agreement process will not be permitted to travel.

Students must agree to register for one Student Health and Safety Agreement session specific to their program. All sessions will take place at least 30 days prior to departure.
Office of International Education Cancellation Policy
Currently, all courses abroad for the academic year are expected to operate. Southern Connecticut State University’s Office of International Education (SCSU-OIE) will monitor world events and make any change to this decision on an individual course basis any time between now and the departure dates.

If Southern Connecticut State University cancels an off-campus course, students will be refunded their deposits and all monies the university is able to recover from program providers. The SCSU-OIE office will negotiate with providers for the refunds. Although the SCSU-OIE office will negotiate with providers for refunds, the university cannot guarantee that all monies will be returned.

If a student withdraws from an off-campus course at any time between now and the departure date, the student will forfeit his/her deposit but will be refunded all other recoverable amounts. In the event the price of the trip rises more than 20%, the student may withdraw and receive both recoverable funds and deposit.

Students who must cancel their participation in a course abroad program must do so in writing to Dr. Erin Heidkamp, Director of the Office of International Education.

The Office of International Education will work to delay payment to providers on costs for course abroad programs as long as possible and request clearly-stated refund policies from all providers for all programs prior to payments. Students who wish to purchase cancellation insurance should contact their insurance provider.

If Southern Connecticut State University cancels an off-campus course, the staff of SCSU-OIE will work with individual course abroad faculty members in adapting their course, when possible, for the Southern Connecticut State University campus. This is understood to be an emergency procedure in place as a result of unusual or unforeseen world events. If an off-campus course cannot be adapted to the on-campus setting, the faculty member will work to develop an alternative on-campus course for the students enrolled. If this is possible, efforts will be made to enroll students in existing on-campus courses.

I understand the material provided above regarding SCSU’s Programs Abroad Cancellation Policy, program costs, and dates. I also understand the faculty-led program deposit refund policy described on page 1 of this application.
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Student Signature

Clear
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
"AGREEMENT: "I certify that the information submitted on this application is correct. I agree to be subject to the academic and financial policies of SCSU. I am in good academic and disciplinary standing at my home college/university and agree to notify SCSU if my status changes. I have read the SCSU Program Abroad information, understand the policies described therein, and realize that they are binding."

"I consent to allowing photographs taken during the program in which I appear to be used in promotional material for SCSU Programs Abroad."
Student Signature*

Clear
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Please verify that you are human*
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SCSU Office of International Education

TUSCANYMay 29-June 28, 2026

Essential Eligibility Criteria

Personal Information

Course Information

Application Essay Instructions

Program Expenses

Calculation of Total Program Cost

Reference

Enrollment Verification Acknowledgement

Mandatory Health And Safety Agreement Session

Office of International Education Cancellation Policy

TUSCANY
May 29-June 28, 2026