Our primary housing option is the Gianicolo Residence, but it should be noted that all JCU housing options are standardized in terms of basic amenities. For Fall and Spring semesters, outside apartments become available only after the Gianicolo Residence has reached capacity. During summer sessions all students are housed in the Gianicolo Residence.
Students must understand that University housing is Italian by nature in every way, and aesthetics may vary; this includes but it is not limited to: structure, layout, surroundings, utilities, furnishings, and neighborhood.
Wireless Internet, though available free-of-charge in many, if not all, apartments is not included as a basic standard amenity since local internet providers can be unreliable. The University does not accept any liability for problems with local providers and will not intervene in internet maintenance. For academic research, students should utilize the wireless internet service available on both campuses.
OPTION A: GIANICOLO RESIDENCE
The Gianicolo Residence is JCU’s default housing option and the only option available during summer sessions. It is home to a series of apartment-style student residences in Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood. The residence combines the classic architectural features common to the neighborhood with modern amenities and furnishings. This learning and living community is just steps away from the Guarini campus and a short walk to the Tiber Campus Student Center and its dining services. Apartments house between two and eight students and include a kitchen, bathroom(s) and a common living space. The building offers 24/7 security, a regular cleaning service, internet connection, and air conditioning. The Gianicolo Residence is home to the JCU Housing & Residence Life Office and houses Resident Assistants (RAs) throughout the building.
OPTION B: SHARED APARTMENTS OUTSIDE THE RESIDENCE
Please note: For the Spring semester, students may indicate Option B as their first choice. During Fall, outside apartments will be assigned only after the Gianicolo Residence has reached capacity. All other times the Gianicolo Residence is the default housing option. Apartments are located throughout the city, within a 30 minute walk or bus ride to JCU, in buildings shared with Italian neighbors and integrated into Roman neighborhoods. This is a true immersion experience. Apartments offer standard amenities (a kitchen, 1-2 bathrooms depending on the number of residents, and a small common area) and house 4 to 6 students in double bedrooms. It is important to specify that in Italy, “the common area” may not denote a special room (like a living room), but additional seating space in the kitchen. While all apartments offer the same amenities, students will find that no two independent apartments are alike. More information about typical independent apartments can be found in the Roman Housing Booklet.
Students placed in JCU Housing are responsible for reading and abiding by the policies and procedures outlined in JCU Housing Policies and Regulations.
HOUSING PRICES
| Housing Options |
Housing Prices (*) |
Duration |
Application Deadlines
(including Housing Deposit) |
| EUR |
USD |
| Summer Sessions 2012 |
| Summer Session I |
€ 1,150 |
$ 1,650 |
5 weeks |
April 15 |
| Summer Session II |
€ 1,150 |
$ 1,650 |
5 weeks |
May 15 |
| Two summer sessions |
€ 2,300 |
$ 3,300 |
11 weeks |
April 15 |
| Single upgrade for each session |
€ 250 |
$ 300 |
5 weeks |
|
| Fall Semester 2012 |
15 weeks |
Deadline June 1st |
| Option A: Gianicolo Residence in Trastevere |
€ 4,000 |
$ 5,700 |
| Option B: (Available only after Gianicolo Residence is full)Shared Apartments outside the Residence |
€ 3,500 |
$ 4,800 |
| Single Upgrade |
€ 800
|
$ 1,100
|
| Spring Semester 2013 |
16 weeks
|
Deadline November 1st
|
Option A:
Gianicolo Residence in Trastevere
|
€ 4,000
|
$ 5,700
|
Option B: (Available only after Gianicolo Residence is full)
Shared Apartments outside the Residence
|
€ 3,500
|
$ 4,800
|
Single Upgrade
|
€ 800
|
$ 1,100
|
(*) ONLY students who are US citizens residing in the United States, permanent residents of the United States or Canadian citizens pay in USD; citizens and residents of other countries will pay tuition and fees in EUR according to the schedules posted on the
Tuition and Fees section.
JCU reserves the right to adjust the US dollar prices for housing if the currency exchange rate exceeds 1.40 USD/Euro.
BILLING CONSIDERATIONS AND PAYMENTS
The Housing Fee (see above) is due according to the payment schedule that can be found on the
Housing Request Form and must be paid before a student is allowed to enter his or her apartment. The USD$/EUR€ 1,000 Housing Deposit is deducted from the Housing Feeand is non-refundable. All payments submitted after the due dates will have a USD$/EUR€ 150 late fee applied to them. If a student is assigned a
single bedroom the fee for this added option will be billed after move-in.
Housing Billing FAQ’s
1. What do I need to pay for housing?
Please refer to the Housing Prices table above.
2. What are the payment deadlines?
| |
Application deadline (*)
(including housing deposit) |
Payment Deadline
|
| Fall |
June 1st |
July 15 |
| Spring |
November 1st |
November 30 |
| Summer I |
April 15 |
April 30 |
| Summer II |
May 15 |
May 30 |
For other payment deadlines, please consult the Tuition and Fees section of website
here.
3. What if my payment is made after the posted date?
Late payments are subject to a late fee of USD$/EUR€ 150.
4. What if I don’t get assigned to my first choice option and there is a cost difference?
Should students request one type of housing as their first choice, and it is not granted, they will be billed for the housing they are assigned. Students will be notified of any outstanding housing balances upon the conclusion of the drop/add period.
5. What happens if I paid for a single upgrade and don’t get assigned a single?
Final billing for housing is done in compliance with the University’s
drop/add schedule. If a student who requested and/or paid for a single does not receive it, he or she will not be billed the cost of the single upgrade. If the student has already paid for the upgrade, his/her account will be credited for the fee. For questions on the status of student accounts, please contact the Business Office at
accountsreceivable@johncabot.edu. You will be notified of the single upgrade should you receive it.
6. How am I reimbursed if I’ve paid too much?
Refunds are issued after the
drop/add period for the session that is over and the final tuition fees have been updated for all students. Please contact the Business Office at
accountsreceivable@johncabot.edu for more details.
7. What if I’m on Financial Aid and my funds aren’t released in time for the deadline?
In all cases, the Housing Deposit must be paid, in order for a student to be considered for JCU Housing. Housing placement is not affected by the timeliness of Financial Aid payments, but you must present appropriate documentation to the University ahead of time. For further information, please contact our Financial Aid Office:
financialaid@johncabot.edu.
8. What happens to my housing payments if I defer for a semester?
Students who defer for a semester can have all of their payments (minus the non-refundable housing deposit) transferred to the following session, within the same academic year. Students should make sure they are in close contact with our Admissions Office:
admissions@johncabot.edu.
9. How much will I be reimbursed if I cancel my housing request or withdraw from the University?
The Housing Deposit is non-refundable. Please refer to the
University’s refund policy.
10. When will I receive confirmation of my housing?
If you have requested the Gianicolo Residence as your first choice, you will receive your
Pre-Assignment Notice within a few days of processing your housing application, provided you have paid your deposit. For outside apartments your confirmation will arrive by the application deadline. JCU Housing confirmation comes in the form of a
Pre-Assignment Notice via email, in which your general housing placement is indicated.
11. When and how do I pay for housing? Will I receive an invoice?
The housing deposit must be paid when you submit your Housing Request Form and it is applied toward the corresponding housing fee. The Pre-Assignment Notice serves as a payment reminder as well as confirmation of your placement. After receiving this, the remaining housing fee should be paid by the final payment deadline shown on the chart above. If you are a study abroad student, please check with your study abroad advisor if your home university has an agreement with JCU, in which case you will not need to make your payments directly to us.