Maymester Program
Spend May in Sorrento!
Make memories before summer even starts. Walk down to the marina between classes, wander the cobblestone streets, and get to know the true spirit of the locals!
May 10-30, 2026
Dates:
- May 10, 2026: arrival and check in
- May 11, 2026: courses start
- May 29, 2026: courses end
- May 30, 2026: departure
Maymester features:
- 3-credit course with credit transfer by Jacksonville University
- 1 experience included
Available courses:
- WL 101 Elementary Italian Language >> see details
- WL 102 Elementary Italian Language >> see details
- WL 201 Intermediate Italian Language >> see details
- WL 202 Post-Intermediate Italian Language >> see details
- WL 325 Advanced Italian Language >> see details
- WL 325 Special Topics: Post-Advanced Italian >> see details
- WL 325 Medieval Italian Literature I – Dante >> see details
- WL 325 Contemporary Italian Literature >> see details
- MKG 320 Product Management: Food Marketing >> see details
- INB 421 Global Business: Italy and Tourism >> see details
- EXSC 427 Nutrition for Physical Activity >> see details
- MSC 113 Introduction to Marine Biology >> see details
- FVA 376/ POL 375 Politics Through Cinema >> see details
- POL 375 Special Topics: Human Rights >> see details
- PHIL 375/RELG350 Religions of the Classical Antiquity >> see details
Start a new experience
Admission deadline: February 15, 2026.
When you apply, we’ll make a decision within 2-4 weeks. Once you’re accepted, you can start open courses right away!
Enrollment and Cancellation policy
- Up to 60 days prior to the beginning of the term, the student will receive the refund of the deposit paid minus bank fees.
- 60-45 days prior to the beginning of the term, the student will receive the refund of the deposit paid minus: bank fees and $300 of the housing reservation.
- 44-30 days prior to the beginning of the term, the student will be liable for half of the program cost plus bank fees
- 29-0 days prior to the beginning of the term, the student will be liable for the full program cost.
- After the start of the program, liability amounts to the full program cost and no refund will be made.
* In the event of a force majeure (e.g., national crisis as identified by the Italian Government):
– Occurring after application and before the start of the Maymester and resulting in the cancellation of the Maymester, students will be eligible for a full refund of the amount paid minus bank fees.
-Occurring after the start of the Maymester and results in a modification of the Maymester (e.g., students are required to leave Sorrento and return to the U.S. and courses are converted to a distance learning format for course completion), students will be eligible for a partial refund of 40% of accommodation expenses for the number of nights unused in the amount paid for, minus bank fees. All other fees and expenses are non-refundable.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Age: 18+
Students must be at least 18 years old to attend any Sant’Anna program - GPA: 2.5 MIN
To check costs for the Maymester, please click here.
Please note:
- Not all courses run every term. Please contact Vice President of Academic Affairs Marco Marino or Director of Study Abroad Serena Vacca for further information.
- All courses are subject to demand and adequate enrollment, so it is important to get additional alternate courses approved.
For more questions on this process and to apply, please contact Sant’Anna Assistant Director of Study Abroad Gabriella Russo at gabriella.russo@santannainstitute.com.