Application Process

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Application Process

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Is CIMBA Italy Your Perfect Match?

We are excited you are considering applying to CIMBA Italy! The CIMBA Italy study abroad admission criteria are below.

Admission Requirements

18 years or older
Sophomore status and/or required prerequisites
Approval from home university to study abroad, including good academic and disciplinary standing
2.5 GPA or higher, depending on home university requirements; (2.5 – 2.75 GPA requires additional steps*)
Able to take a normal course load (semester: at least 12 credit hours, summer: 6 credit hours)
Valid passport or ability to obtain one
Ability to obtain an Italian visa if necessary (applies only to non-US and non-EU citizens)
*If your GPA is below 2.75, you will also be asked to respond to a short-answer question explaining what contributed to the low grades, what your plan is for future success and how the CIMBA Italy program fits into this plan.

Embark on Your Italian Journey

Ready to take the next step? Let's get started on your beautiful adventure in Italy!

CIMBA Italy has suggested application dates for each study abroad program, though we will continue to accept applications after these dates until we reach our capacity. After we reach capacity, we will institute a waitlist for any students who have not committed to enrollment. The suggested application dates are:

Fall
May 15
Spring
November 15
Summer
February 1
*or until program fills

Take the Next Step

Ready to take the next step? Let's get started on your beautiful adventure in Italy!

CIMBA has suggested application dates for each study abroad program, though we will continue to accept applications after these dates until we reach our capacity. After we reach capacity, we will institute a waitlist for any students who have not committed to enrollment. The suggested application dates are:

Please use the following categories to find the specific admission process that applies to you:
Undergraduate Student at the University of Iowa
Undergraduate Student at another University

If you are currently a University of Iowa undergraduate student, to apply to CIMBA Italy you must: 

1
Submit an online application. Choose Create An Account on the right hand side.
Online application includes the following components:
  • Resume (PDF Preferred)
  • Essay (We are happy to waive this requirement if you schedule a time to chat with a CIMBA Italy coordinator!)
2
If your GPA is between 2.5-2.75, you will also be asked to respond to a short answer question explaining what contributed to the low grades, what your plan is for future success, and how the CIMBA Italy program fits into this plan. The purpose is for us to better understand your background and see a sample of your writing. We will prompt you for this piece of writing after you’ve submitted your application.
3
All UI students are required to complete the Iowa Advisor Form prior to their departure for Italy. To complete the form, students meet with both their Academic Advisor AND a Study Abroad Advisor. To make an appointment with a Study Abroad Advisor, you must call the International Programs Office at 319-353-2700 (do not just show up). We advise students to complete the form during the application process or immediately following admission to the program.

If you are currently an undergraduate student and attend a university other than the University of Iowa, you must apply as a non-degree seeking student to the University of Iowa by following the instructions below. Certain schools are subject to an enrollment cap and you may be placed on a waitlist as a result; we will let you know if this applies to you.

To apply to CIMBA Italy you must:

1
Submit an online application. Choose Create An Account on the right hand side.
Online application includes the following components:
  • Resume (PDF preferred)
  • Essay (we are happy to waive this requirement if you set up a time to chat with a CIMBA Italy coordinator!)
  • The name and contact information for one academic reference must be entered as part of the application, but this person won’t be contacted.
  • If your GPA is below 2.75, please email joelle-petersen@uiowa.edu before applying, so that we can go into more detail about program structure and class pacing. You will also be prompted to answer two short answer questions for admission. 
2
At the time of application, you will be asked to pay a $40 non-refundable application fee, payable to the University of Iowa. This fee must be paid by Visa, MasterCard or Discover.
3
Request that an official undergraduate transcript from your home university be sent to the University of Iowa (address below). Please note: you must submit your application to CIMBA Italy before your transcript can be linked to your account. Transcript must come directly to the UI from your institution’s transcript database to be considered valid (for example, do not have it emailed to yourself and then forward it to CIMBA Italy or the UI, as it won’t be official). 

The University of Iowa
Office of Admissions
107 Calvin Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242
adm-transcript@uiowa.edu (Do not send unofficial copies to this address.)
4
Contact your university's study abroad office to complete application requirements for your own school.
Undergraduate Student at the University of Iowa

If you are currently a University of Iowa undergraduate student, to apply to CIMBA you must: 

  1. Submit an online application. Choose Create An Account on the right hand side. The online application includes the following components:
    • Resume (PDF Preferred)
    • Essay (We are happy to waive this requirement if you schedule a time to chat with a CIMBA coordinator!)
  2. If your GPA is between 2.5-2.75, you will also be asked to respond to a short answer question explaining what contributed to the low grades, what your plan is for future success, and how the CIMBA program fits into this plan. The purpose is for us to better understand your background and see a sample of your writing. We will prompt you for this piece of writing after you’ve submitted your application.
  3. All UI students are required to complete the Iowa Advisor Form prior to their departure for Italy. To complete the form, students meet with both their Academic Advisor AND a Study Abroad Advisor. To make an appointment with a Study Abroad Advisor, you must call the International Programs Office at 319-353-2700 (do not just show up). We advise students to complete the form during the application process or immediately following admission to the program.
Undergraduate Student at another University

If you are currently an undergraduate student and attend a university other than the University of Iowa, you must apply as a non-degree seeking student to the University of Iowa by following the instructions below. Certain schools are subject to an enrollment cap and you may be placed on a waitlist as a result; we will let you know if this applies to you.

To apply to CIMBA you must:

  1. Submit an online application. Choose Create An Account on the right hand side.
    • Resume (PDF preferred)
    • Essay (we are happy to waive this requirement if you set up a time to chat with a CIMBA coordinator!)
    • The name and contact information for one academic reference must be entered as part of the application, but this person won’t be contacted.
    • If your GPA is below 2.75, please email joelle-petersen@uiowa.edu before applying, so that we can go into more detail about program structure and class pacing. You will also be prompted to answer two short answer questions for admission. 
  2. At the time of application, you will be asked to pay a $40 non-refundable application fee, payable to the University of Iowa. This fee must be paid by Visa, MasterCard or Discover.
  3. Request that an official undergraduate transcript from your home university be sent to the University of Iowa (address below). Please note: you must submit your application to CIMBA before your transcript can be linked to your account. Transcript must come directly to the UI from your institution’s transcript database to be considered valid (for example, do not have it emailed to yourself and then forward it to CIMBA or the UI, as it won’t be official). 

    The University of Iowa
    Office of Admissions
    107 Calvin Hall
    Iowa City, IA 52242
    adm-transcript@uiowa.edu (Do not send unofficial copies to this address.)
  4. Contact your university's study abroad office to complete application requirements for your own school.

We're Here to Help

We understand it’s important for you to make an informed decision about where you study overseas and what program you select. At any stage of your admissions process, we encourage you to email cimba-italy@uiowa.edu or call or text our U.S. office at 319-335-0920. Our staff and alumni office workers are available Monday through Friday to answer questions about applying to study abroad. We can walk you through course offerings, tuition, room and board, financial aid, scholarships and more. Or, if you’re ready to apply, go ahead and get started!

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