AUR Viewbook in PDF - The American University of Rome

How the American
System Works
The American system at AUR is based on
individual courses, sometimes called classes.
They generally meet three hours per week
for a 15-week period, referred to as a
semester, or the equivalent. When the course
is completed, the student receives three
credits. One hundred twenty (120) credits
are needed to obtain a Bachelor’s degree.
This usually means 40 courses, five each
semester, or 10 per academic year, over four
years. Some students start with advanced
standing because their high-school education
includes the Maturità, the German Abitur, the
French Baccalaureate, A-levels, International
Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement (AP)
courses or similar rigorous studies. With
these you can earn a Bachelor’s degree with
fewer AUR credits.
The credit structure of the degree consists
of three components, general education, the
major and electives, as follows:
American Style Education
AUR is an American-style university offering bachelor degrees
in Archeology and Classics, Art History, Business Administration,
Communication, Film and Digital Media, Interdisciplinary Studies,
International Relations and Global Politics, Italian Studies and
associate degrees in International Business and Liberal Studies.
Minors and concentrations are available to students who wish to
extend their knowledge and skills in specific areas of study.
The University also offers study abroad opportunities for students to
spend a semester, academic year or summer studying at the American
University of Rome. Through studying in Rome for a semester
or year, students gain insight that simply is unavailable to the tourist
or short term visitor, absorbing the city’s vibrancy on a genuine,
profound level. A study abroad experience at AUR allows students to
complete their undergraduate degree on time, helps their resumés and
transcripts stand out, and allows them to challenge themselves to the
fullest, both academically and personally.
The AUR Bachelor’s Degree.....120 credits
General Education...................37-40 credits
Major.......................................36-48 credits
Electives..................................32-47 credits
Calendar
The University uses a traditional Americanstyle
calendar. The fall semester typically
begins around September 1 and concludes
in mid-December. An optional winter
session is offered in January. The spring
semester begins around January 20 and
concludes in mid-May. There are optional
summer sessions in June and July.
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