1. Move-in/Arrival Dates
Review the table of move-in dates below. JCU Housing is not available before or after the dates listed. You are expected to be completely moved out of Housing by 12:00 p.m. of the last day of move-out.
No housing will be available to students under any circumstances before or after the scheduled move-in/out dates. If you arrive in Rome before the move-in date, you must arrange for your own accommodations and transportation to the Guarini Campus until your accommodations become available. If you are traveling with family or friends, please note that overnight guests are not allowed to stay in JCU housing with you.
| Term |
Move-in date |
Last possible move-out date |
| Summer I 2010 |
Thursday, May 20 |
Saturday, June 26 |
Summer II
2010 |
Thursday, July 1 |
Saturday, August 7 |
| Fall 2010 |
Wednesday and Thursday,
September 1 and 2 |
Saturday, December 18 |
2. Shuttle Service
For your convenience, JCU arranges a shuttle service for you between the Rome-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and your apartment (provided that you arrive on the move-in date(s) and have filled out and submitted the Arrival Information Form.
VERY IMPORTANT: If for any reason (delays, missed flights, booking mistakes, etc.) you are not able to meet the JCU representatives in the airport during the hours of operation (8 am to 7 pm,) you will need to arrange for your accommodations and transportation to the Housing Office at the Gianicolo Residence on Vicolo della Penitenza, which is open from 9 am to 6 pm on weekdays. Please note that if your plane arrives before 9 am, you will be able to wait in the airport until the first shuttle.
Shuttle Times: 9 am to 7 pm
- Booking Your Flight
When choosing a flight into Rome, try to find one that arrives no later than 5 pm on the move-in date. This should give you enough time to make it from the tarmac to the meeting point outside of customs before the last shuttle at 7 pm. Please remember that there can be significant delays in passport control and in customs.
Avoiding European connecting flights can also help you avoid delays that might cause you to miss the last shuttle. Major airports are infamous for causing delays. We especially encourage first-time international travelers to find a direct flight to Rome from the US. Remember to book your flight early so you will be able to pick and choose your connecting cities.
If you are nervous about traveling alone, this is a good document to bring with you. Keep it with you in case you experience difficulty while in flight. These are some easy resources to use, to help resolve some very common problems!
- Accompanying Families and Friends Families and friends may accompany you to JCU on the provided shuttles for a fee of euro 15 each. Advanced booking is required; please send an email to prearrival@johncabot.edu indicating:
- Your name
- Name(s) of other passenger(s)
- Relationship to you: e.g. mother, father, etc.
- Flight information: e.g. PW 345 Paris-Rome 12:30-14:15
- Alternative Transfer Services: Ineligible for the JCU shuttle? Try Autoline Roma!
If you are ineligible for our shuttle service, we recommend AUTOLINE ROMA*. They are a reliable company who can arrange for your airport transfer. They may be contacted at +39-340-495-3542. Please ask for your JCU discount.
*Autoline Roma is a private operator independent of John Cabot University. They are solely responsible for the delivery of their services. John Cabot University is not responsible for any loss, damages or inconvenience. JCU will not intervene in case of dissatisfaction with their service or lack thereof.