Studio Arts College International (SACI) is more than an opportunity to study abroad program in the birthplace of the Renaissance: it’s an experience you will carry with you, in your career and throughout your life.
Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), SACI offers a wide range of innovative, hands-on graduate and undergraduate programs in traditional and contemporary studio arts, design, conservation, art history, and Italian language and culture.
Surrounded by the great masterpieces of another age and a lively community of contemporary artists, studying at SACI is not only an opportunity to discover what came before you, but to be part of a vibrant culture that is overflowing with artistic life.
Begin a creative journey that will prepare you to succeed in the competitive art world. Many partial scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate study at SACI. We offer an easy online application process that you can use to submit and check on the status of your application.Gap Year
How to Apply
Apply for a Gap Year at SACI and begin your study abroad journey to Florence. Discover eligibility requirements for US and international students. Learn how to create and submit your online application form. Find out what supporting documents are needed for your application.
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Eligibility
Students must be 18 prior to the start date of the term in which they intend to enroll. Applicants must be high school graduates with a minimum B average from their high school and a minimum GPA of 2.75 for any university-level courses.
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Create an Online Application
Create a SACI Online Application and Pay the $70 Non-Refundable Application Processing Fee
You can edit your application at any time before it is submitted. When submitting your application, you will be asked to pay the application fee online with a Mastercard, Visa, or Discover credit card. You will be able to check the status of your SACI application through your online account. Please submit your online application prior to sending any supporting documents.
If you wish to apply for a SACI scholarship, you must indicated on your online application that you are applying for a scholarship.
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Supporting Documents
Please submit your online application prior to sending any supporting documents. Upon completion of your online application, directions will be given on how to properly submit each supporting document through your MySACI account.
Official Transcripts
High school graduates who are not already attending post-secondary institutions must submit sealed official transcripts from their high school.
International Students: Together with official or certified copies of transcripts bearing the original stamps, seals, and signatures of the issuing institution's designated officials, transcripts not issued in English need to be translated and evaluated for U.S. educational equivalency and submitted with the original documents.
One Letter of Recommendation
The recommendation must be sent from an academic professional. The Recommendation Letter Form can be used, but the letter or form must be sent directly from the recommender to the SACI New York Admissions Office, either by mail or email.
One-page Essay
Your essay should describe your artistic and/or academic goals and influences, and your reasons for wishing to enhance them by studying abroad at SACI.
If Your Native Language Is Not English:
Evidence of Language Proficiency
See the Non-US Students section for information about English language proficiency assessments.
Key Dates & Deadlines
Use this comprehensive list of application deadlines, scholarship deadlines, and academic term dates as you apply to study abroad at SACI.
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Application Deadlines
Fall Term June 15
Spring Term November 15
Late Spring Term April 1
Summer Term May 15
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Scholarship Deadlines
Fall Term March 15
Spring Term October 15
Late Spring & Summer Terms March 1
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Full Payment Deadlines
Fall Term August 1
Spring Term December 1
Late Spring Term April 15
Summer Term May 30
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Term Dates
FALL 2018
Term start/end dates: September 4 - December 22, 2018
Arrival - Housing Opens September 4
Orientation September 5-6
Class Begins September 7
Midterm Break for Undergraduates October 27 - November 4
Final Exams December 14-20
Departure Dates - Housing Closes December 22
SPRING 2019
Term start/end dates: January 3 - April 23, 2019
Arrival - Housing Opens January 3
Orientation January 4-5
Class Begins January 7
Midterm Break for Undergraduates February 23 - March 3
Easter Monday - School Closed April 22
Final Exams April 15-19
Departure Dates - Housing Closes April 23
LATE SPRING 2019
Term start/end dates: May 16 - June 22, 2019
Arrival - Housing Opens May 16
Orientation May 17-19
Classes Begin May 20
Classes End June 21
Departure Dates - Housing Closes June 22
SUMMER 2019
Term start/end dates: June 27 - July 27, 2019
Arrival - Housing Opens June 27
Orientation Venice Program June 27-28
Orientation Florence Program June 28 - June 30
Classes Begin July 1
Classes End July 26
Departure Dates - Housing Closes July 27
Tuition & Fees
Tuition & fees for the Gap Year program at SACI are released at least two years in advance. To calculate the full cost for your program, add the tuition, activity fee, student services fee, and housing fee (if applicable) for the terms you'll be attending, as well as the refundable general program deposit. What is included in tuition & fees?
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Fall 2018
$11,975 Tuition (September 4 - December 22, 2018)
$1,100 Activity Fee
$850 Student Services Fee
$3,950 Housing Fee
$1,600 Single room supplement (based on single housing selection)
$500 Refundable General Program Deposit
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Spring 2019
$11,975 Tuition (January 3 - April 23, 2019)
$1,100 Activity Fee
$850 Student Services Fee
$3,950 Housing Fee
$500 Single room supplement (based on single housing selection)
$500 Refundable General Program Deposit
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Late Spring 2019
$4,675 Tuition (May 16 - June 22, 2019)
$650 Activity Fee
$400 Student Services Fee
$1,450 Housing Fee
$550 Single room supplement (based on single housing selection)
$400 Refundable General Program Deposit
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Summer 2019
$4,675 Tuition (June 27 - July 27, 2019)
$650 Activity Fee
$400 Student Services Fee
$1,200 Housing Fee
$500 Single room supplement (based on single housing selection)
$400 Refundable General Program Deposit
Scholarships & Aid
Learn how you can finance your study abroad experience in Italy through Federal Financial Aid and SACI Scholarships.
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SACI Scholarships
Full and partial scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate study at SACI. All SACI scholarships are based on both artistic and academic ability and financial need. Applicants to all SACI programs that are for credit (including Gap Year) may apply for SACI scholarships.
Learn more about SACI Scholarships.
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How to Apply for SACI Scholarships
See complete instructions on how to apply for scholarships for each SACI program.
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Financial Aid
Any/all U.S. Federal Financial Aid received from a U.S. college or university can be transferred to cover fees for study at SACI. Learn more about Federal Financial Aid for undergraduate students and graduate students.