Welcome New JCU Gladiators
You did it! Congratulations on your acceptance to John Cabot University. I am delighted to warmly welcome you to our inclusive and culturally diverse community. JCU is the right place to learn, explore, and grow for the adventurous and intellectually curious student.
As an American liberal arts University in the heart of Rome with an international student body, faculty, and staff, John Cabot is a unique place combining the tradition of the U.S. university system with a truly multicultural environment.
As Director of Admissions and JCU alumna, I am constantly inspired by our students' personal and academic journeys and I have very fond memories of mine. JCU students are trailblazers and stand out in many ways, such as: starting a business before even graduating, fighting to spread awareness about sustainability and climate change, and being accepted to prestigious graduate schools.
Your decision to attend John Cabot University will indeed distinguish you and make you a global citizen, providing you with a brand-new perspective of the world. JCU will also be the place where you will create memories and forge lasting friendships by becoming a member of our worldwide alumni network.
Please make sure to review our checklist below to prepare for your road to Rome.
- RSVP for Admitted Students Day
- Submit FAFSA or financial aid application
- Pay tuition deposit
- Apply for housing and pay housing deposit
- Check your passport! Still valid? Then move to the next step
- Receive your visa packet from your admissions counselor and reach out with any questions about the visa process
- Are you a non-EU citizen? It is mandatory to purchase CISI Health Insurance. If you are an EU citizen, please make sure to have a valid health insurance plan in Italy. For any questions, feel free to reach out!
- Book your visa appointment at your local Italian Consulate
- Pay tuition and housing balance
- Sign up for one of our pre-departure sessions to learn more about your road to Rome
- Submit final transcripts and exam scores
- Upload documents on the Online Orientation Portal
- View your Orientation Schedule in the portal and download the Orientation Guidebook
- Submit housing contract and flight information
- Purchase your meal plan
- Pack and fly to Rome!
- Pay tuition deposit (if applicable)
- Apply for housing and pay housing deposit (if applicable)
- Submit FAFSA or financial aid application (if applicable)
- Check your passport! Still valid? Then move on to the next step.
- Receive your visa packet from your study abroad counselor and reach out if you have any questions about the visa process
- Book your visa appointment at your local Italian Consulate
- Does your health insurance cover you abroad? If not, sign up for CISI Health Insurance
- Pay tuition and housing balance (if applicable)
- Login to the Online Orientation Portal to access orientation schedule, pre-arrival information sessions and instructions to complete the immigration process.
- Submit housing contract and flight information
- Purchase your meal plan (optional)
- Pack and fly to Rome!
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] if we can be on any further help.
I look forward to welcoming you to campus,
Warmest regards,
Arianna Catti de Gasperi
Director of US and International Admissions
John Cabot University
