Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome (ICCS)
Northwestern Requirements
- Students must be majoring either in classics, classical history, or archaeology, or must be art history majors with strong classical interests and background.
- The ICCS Program requires the completion of beginning Latin or Greek prior to the start of the program.
- As part of the ICCS application, students must meet with and receive a letter of recommendation from Professor Robert Wallace in the Department of Classics.
- This is an intense program involving a great deal of work and serious dedication. Admission is very competitive; the program accepts 36 students but generally receives 60-70 applications. This program is NOT for students who are looking for a language and culture immersion experience in Italy. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to speak with the NU returnees from this program to ensure that this program is a good fit academically and personally for a student. Please scroll to the bottom of this page to obtain returnee names and e-mail addresses.
Academic Specialties
The curriculum is structured differently from many American colleges and universities. Students are expected to take 4 courses, which is a minimum and normal load; a few students take 5 courses. Students are required to take at least 1 course in Intermediate or Advanced Latin - or - Intermediate or Advanced Greek as part of their ICCS course load.
A major part of the academic work is a required comprehensive and integrated course called The Ancient City. It is equal to and requires as much class and study time as 2 semester courses. It covers Roman archaeology and topography, aspects of social and urban history of Rome, and Roman civilization. Frequent site visits and explorations, intensive museum tours and lectures, and wider-ranging trips based on the Professor-in-Charge's areas of expertise outside Rome are included as part of the course. In the recent past, Campania and Sicily have been the focus of extended and focused study. Because The Ancient City course depends on prior knowledge of Roman history, students are expected to prepare themselves by taking a Roman history course or by careful reading on the subject.
Students choose their other courses from the following:
- Intermediate or Advanced Latin;
- Intermediate Greek; Advanced Greek;
- Renaissance and Baroque Art History; or
- Elementary Italian (no other level of Italian is available).
Course Type
Program courses held at the ICCS Center where students live.Housing
Program housing with other participants at the ICCS Center.Program Costs
Estimated Costs: Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.
- Tuition: $20,333
- Room & Board: $4,890
- SAAF: $2,355
- Transportation: $1,200
- Books & Supplies: $250
- Personal Expenses: $2,000
- HTH: $134
- Residence Permit: $176
- Duke Transcript Fee: $40
- Total Estimated Costs: $31,378
Additional Information:
- Billing Arrangements: Find out what you will be billed for by Northwestern and by your study abroad program.
- Study Abroad Budgeting Worksheet: Estimate total expenses associated with study abroad.
For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.
Approximate Program Size
35-40 studentsApplication Requirements
Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:- An ICCS program application, submitted directly to Duke University and available on the program's website. NOTE: As part of your ICCS application, you must attain a letter of recommendation from Northwestern's designated ICCS representative, Professor Robert Wallace. Please contact Professor Wallace directly to set up an initial interview.
- The Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad, submitted to the Study Abroad Office.
