Your student has access to their own MyAUR portal with a plethora of information and steps to take post-acceptance. Although family members are not granted direct access to these resources, it is possible for students to share their information with you to help them stay on track. We recommend leaving the responsibility to them to familiarize themselves with their student portal and get comfortable with navigating the administrative side of university life; nevertheless, offering gentle encouragement can be a constructive means of guiding them through this important transition.
Here are some steps your student should take post-acceptance:
Step 1: Confirm their enrollment by submitting the 500 USD/EURO tuition deposit and the Enrollment Confirmation Form.
Step 2: Non-EU Students begin the student visa process. After the enrollment deposit has been paid, AUR will provide the necessary documentation for your student's visa. However, it is their responsibility to ensure the student visa is obtained successfully before arriving in Italy. Please note that it may take several weeks to receive an appointment with the Italian Consulate that serves their jurisdiction.
Step 3: Submit a Housing Form to confirm whether they will request university housing.
Housing Application Deadline: November 30th
Step 4: Pay the housing and tuition fees. After submitting the 500 USD/EURO tuition deposit, the student will receive a billing statement from the Finance Office via email. Please note that tuition and housing are paid by semester at AUR following these deadlines:
Housing Payment Deadline: November 30th
Full Tuition Deadline: December 1st
Step 5: Italian Placement Test. Students who have prior knowledge of Italian but are not transferring Italian course credits are encouraged to take this exam.
Not applicable to visiting students.
Step 6: Complete Pre-Arrival Forms. This includes an Arrival Confirmation Form for students who will be living in university housing; a Photo Release Form where they'll also submit a photo for their student ID; and the FERPA for students who wish to grant family members access to academic or financial information.
Step 7: Submit Official Transcripts. All acceptances are conditional until receiving official & final transcripts. Failure to send official transcripts will result in a delay in course registration.
Freshman Transcripts Due: November 15th
Transfer Transcripts Due: January 5th
Not applicable to visiting students.
Step 8: Complete the Pre-Orientation Modules Quiz. The Pre-Orientation Modules are a list of videos with important policies and procedures at The American University of Rome. This is the first part of Orientation Week that should be completed prior to arriving.
Step 9: Review the Orientation Week Schedule. Orientation Week is mandatory and an important introduction to all aspects of university life. Our sessions are organized for students to obtain important information about academic resources, campus life, health services, university housing, etc., while also socializing with their peers and meeting members of staff and faculty.
Contacts at AUR
Our departments are available to answer questions. We encourage students to review the information on MyAUR in detail and reach out to the following departments if they still have questions:
Admissions
Responsible for admissions applications, Orientation Week, liaising with agents
Email them at [email protected]
Advancement
Responsible for distributing parent & family newsletters, organizing alumni and parent events, including online forums, and managing the Parent association.
Email them at [email protected]
Finance
Responsible for invoices, deposit payments, tuition payments, housing payments, and federal loan disbursements.
Email them at [email protected]
Financial Aid
Responsible for scholarships, federal loan guidance, VA Benefits, and student training
Email them at [email protected]
Registrar
Responsible for class registration, transfer credit evaluations,
Email them at [email protected]
Student Life
Responsible for Housing, Clubs, Sports, and non-academic activities
Email them at [email protected]