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Students admitted to study abroad with Gonzaga-in-Florence
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Congratulations on your admission to the Gonzaga-in-Florence study abroad program. We are delighted that you will be spending a summer, semester, or year with us. As you prepare for departure, this page will highlight some of the pre-departure information you will need to get ready for your term abroad.

Once you are accepted to the GIF program, start your pre-departure process with the following three steps:

> GIF Student Handbook
> H1N1 Vaccine Info for Italy
Gonzaga in Florence Study Abroad Checklist Year & Fall Checklist
Gonzaga in Florence Study Abroad Checklist Spring Checklist
Gonzaga in Florence Study Abroad checklist Summer Checklist
Gonzaga in Florence Study Abroad Orientation video Orientation video
> Course Schedules
> Registration Information
Step 1: Reserve your place on the program

In order to reserve your place 0n the program and to be eligible to register for classes, pay the $500 deposit that is due within two weeks after your acceptance. The deposit is applied to the program cost. For deposit payment instructions, click here.
> Fall 2009 and Year 2009/10 deposits are non-refundable after June 1, 2009.
> Spring 2010 deposits are non-refundable after October 15, 2009.
> Summer 2009 deposits are non-refundable after April 13, 2009.

Step 2: Review the Passport and Italian Visa Information

All students studying abroad in Italy, regardless of term, are required to have a passport that is valid for three months after the end of the program. In addition, all students are required to have an Italian study visa, which is a stamp in your passport. You will be informed by the GU Study Abroad office when and where to submit your visa application. Visa documents and instructions will be given to all students. Do not plan on using your passport 90 days before departure. Some Italian consulates will process your student visa in a few weeks and other can take up to 90 days.
> Year 2009/10 & Fall 2009 Students: A mandatory Italian Visa meeting will be held Thursday, April 23rd 3:45PM - 4:45PM in College Hall Room 101. Visa packets will be sent to non-Gonzaga students
> Spring 2010 Students: A mandatory Italian visa meeting will be held in October 2009. The exact date, time, and location will be announced later. Visa packets will be sent to non-Gonzaga students

Step 3: Receive your Pre-Departure Binder & Forms

Once you reserve your place, you will receive a pre-departure orientation binder. The binder is given to Gonzaga students at their orientation meeting and is mailed to non-Gonzaga students. Parents will receive a program handbook. The pre-departure orientation binder will include various forms that  you will need to compete and submit to the GU Study Abroad office by the deadlines outlined on your checklist. Check out the orientation video that was taped for fall and year students.

H1N1 VACCINE INFORMATION FOR ITALY
At this time, the H1N1 vaccine is not available in Italy as a standalone dose; it is only available as a single shot that vaccinates against both H1N1 and the seasonal flu. The last week in September, students in Florence were given the opportunity to order and receive this vaccine, free of charge. Those who requested a vaccine were able to have it administered by our doctor beginning on October 20. The Florence campus is not able to obtain any additional vaccines at this time.

There have been many cases of the seasonal flu in Florence, and the doctor has treated students both at school and through house calls. The Florence staff continues to monitor the situation and assist in treating ill students as per the doctor's orders.