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Spring Semester

Spring Semester

Spend a semester in Sorrento!

The spring semester allows you to get to know Sorrento before the tourism season begins and then experience the excitement of the beginning of the summer season.

25 January – 9 May, 2026

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Dates:
  • 25 January – 9 May, 2026
  • Arrival and Check in: Sunday, Jan 25th
  • Orientation day: Monday, Jan 26th
  • Courses start: Tuesday, Jan 27th
  • Spring Break: March 13-22
  • Courses end: Friday, May 8th
  • Check out and departure: Saturday, May 9th

 

Spring semester features:
  • 3/4 credits per course for a total of 12-15 credits (4-5 courses)
  • Students are encouraged to take at least one Italian course (all levels available) – all other courses are taught in English
  • 3 experiences included
  • Internship opportunities are also available for academic credit (as part of the 15 credits) in a variety of business and art sectors.
    Please visit the Internship page to learn more.

Start a new experience

Admission deadline: October 30, 2025.

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 Spring term and resulting in the cancellation of the Spring program, students will be eligible for a full refund of the amount paid minus bank fees.
-Occurring after the start of the Spring term and results in a modification of the Spring program (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 Spring Semester, please click here.
See list of available courses here.

Please note:

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.