L OYO L A U N I V E R S I T Y C H I C A G O
ROME START
JOHN FELICE ROME CENTER
Loyola’s John Felice Rome Center
Distinguish yourself as one
of the select number of
students to attend Loyola
University Chicago’s Rome
Start Program. Join us at
the John Felice Rome Center on the Monte Mario hill
in Rome, Italy for the first
year of college.
Rome Start
JOHN FELICE ROME CENTER
romestart@LUC.edu • LUC.edu/RomeStart • +39.06.355.88.328
START IN ROME,
FINISH IN CHICAGO
TWO EXCEPTIONAL CITIES,
Rome, Italy
UNDERGRADUATE
KEY
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Only as a second degree with Secondary
Education (BSEd)
2
Dual BS degrees with affiliated institutions
3
Only for current students. Qualified students
must submit a portfolio application
through the School of Communication for
consideration.
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5
6
7
Subject to state approval
Only for freshmen students
Only for transfer students
Second bachelor’s program; applicants must have
bachelor’s degree or higher in order to apply.
Emphasis options are in italics.
Anthropology
BA
BA, BS
Forensic Science BS
Political Science BA
French BA
Psychology BS
Greek (Ancient) BA
Religious Studies BA
History BA
Sociology BA
Art History BA
Biochemistry
BS
Human Services BS
BS
Information Technology
BS
Sociology and Anthropology
BA
Bioinformatics
Biology
BS
International Studies BA
Software Engineering BS
Italian BA
Spanish BA
Latin BA
Statistics BS
BS
Studio Art BA
• Ecology • Molecular Biology BS
Biophysics
Chemistry
BA, BS
Classical Civilization BA
Communication
Networks and Security BS
Computer Science BS
Criminal Justice
and Criminology BS
Dance BA
Economics BA
English BA
• Creative Writing
Mathematics Mathematics and
Computer Science BS
Mathematics Education 1 BS
Music BA
• Ceramics
• Photography
BA
• Jazz Studies
Theology
BA
• Sacred Music
Theoretical Physics BS
and Applied Mathematics BA
• Social Justice Physics BS
Physics/Computer Science BS
Physics/Engineering 2
Visual Communication BA
Women’s Studies and Gender Studies
BA
BS
BA Chemistry/
MEd Secondary Education
BA/MSIMC Integrated
Marketing Communications
BBA/MSA Accountancy
BS/MS Chemistry
BS/MS Mathematics
BA Advertising and Public
Relations/MS Integrated
BS/MS Computer Science
BS/MA Criminal Justice and
Criminology
and Computer Science
BS Physics/
MEd Secondary Education
BA/MA English
BA/MA Political Science
BS Environmental Science/MBA
BS/MSF, BA/MSF, BBA/MSF
BS Psychology/
MA Applied Social Psychology
BS/MS Biochemistry
Finance
BSW/MSW Social Work
BS Biology/MBA
BS Health Systems Mgmt./MBA
BA/MA Sociology
BS Biology/
MEd Secondary Education
BA/MA History
BS/MS Software Engineering
BS/MS Information Technology
BA/MA Theology
Perception and Performance
BS/MS Applied Statistics
• Digital Media
• Film and Media Production
• International Film Studies
BA
INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY
All schools and colleges
BBA/MBA
BS/MS Applied Human
Advertising Creative BA
Advertising/Public Relations BA
Communication Studies BA
•A
dvocacy and
Social Change
Film and Digital Media BA
Journalism
FIVE-YEAR PROGRAMS
Marketing Communication
Accounting BBA
Economics BBA
Entrepreneurship BBA
Finance BBA
Human Resource Mgmt. BBA
Information Systems BBA
International Business BBA
Management BBA
Marketing BBA
Operations Management BBA
Sport Management BBA
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Theatre Philosophy © 2014 LOYO L A UNIV ER SI T Y CHI C AGO
COMMUNICATION
• Drawing and Painting
ADMISSION
Loyola University Chicago admits students without regard to their race, color, sex, age, national or ethnic origin,
religion, sexual orientation, ancestry, military discharge or status, marital status, parental status, or any other
protected status. Otherwise qualified persons are not subject to discrimination on the basis of disability.
QUINLAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
ARTS AND SCIENCES
African Studies and the
African Diaspora
MAJORS/PROGRAMS
Environmental Policy BA
Environmental Science
BS
• Conservation and Restoration
• Food Systems and
Sustainable Agriculture
Environmental Studies
BA
LEARN MORE
LUC.edu/majors
Majors, minors, professional
programs, adult education options,
and up-to-date offerings
SOCIAL WORK
Social Work ENGINEERING
BSW
EDUCATION
Bilingual/Bicultural Education
BSEd
Includes elementary, bilingual,
and English as a Second Language
endorsements
Early Childhood/
Special Education
BSEd
Includes early childhood and
special education endorsements
Elementary Education 4
BSEd
Middle Grade Education 4
BSEd
Engineering Science 5
BS
• Biomedical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Environmental
Engineering
Physics/Engineering 2
BS
Software Engineering
BS
Theoretical Physics
BS
and Applied Mathematics
EXCITED? GET STARTED!
1
Licensure with content
endorsement for the middle grades:
English/language arts, math,
science, or social sciences
2
3
4
Secondary Education BSEd
and Foreign Language K-12
Send official transcripts to Loyola from all high schools
attended.
Request one letter of recommendation from your
college counselor or teacher, or have the recommender
complete the online form at LUC.edu/undergrad/rec .
Submit your personal statement or essay.
IMPORTANT
DEADLINES
PRIORITY
APPLICATION
DECEMBER 1
SCHOLARSHIP
CONSIDERATION
FEBRUARY 1
INTENT
TO ENROLL
MAY 1
Completed with licensure and
one of the following majors in
the College of Arts and Sciences:
English, French, history, Italian,
Latin, mathematics, political
science, psychology, or Spanish
5
Submit your choice of standardized test score to Loyola:
• O
fficial ACT (code 1064) or SAT (code 1412) score
(Required for U.S. citizens and for merit scholarship consideration)
• O
fficial TOEFL score
(Minimum score of 79)
Special Education BSEd
Learning Behavior Specialist I
PreK – 12
• O
fficial IELTS score
(Minimum score of 6.5)
6
LUC.edu/studyabroad
Office for International Programs
Please select the Rome Start application
on the initial log-in screen of the online application.
(Find helpful hints at LUC.edu/undergrad/admission/romestart.)
MARCELLA NIEHOFF
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Exercise Science BS
Health Systems Mgmt. BS
Nursing 5 BSN
• Accelerated 7
• RN to BSN 6
Complete the online application at LUC.edu/apply.
LoyolaUAO
Once you complete your application and submit your
supporting credentials, you will automatically be
considered for merit scholarships.
Loyola’s Lake Shore Campus
Then, transition to Chicago
with your group of friends
to finish your degree.
As one of the world’s
largest Jesuit, Catholic
universities, we draw our
strength from a diverse
student body representing
82 countries. In other
words, our University is full
of students just like you.
ONE EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATION.
Chicago, IL
START IN
ROME...
Classroom at John Felice Rome Center
During your first year, much
of your focus will be on
Loyola’s Core Curriculum,
which will help you
build a strong liberal arts
foundation infused with a
commitment to responsible
leadership. From there, you
can explore the 80-plus
majors available at Loyola.
The Rome Center is a
close-knit community of
faculty, peer mentors, and
approximately 200 students.
Class sizes seldom exceed
22 students and faculty
lead weekend excursions to
destinations like Pompeii,
Tuscany, and Sicily. All
courses are taught in
English, except for Italian
language courses.
Core Curriculum:
LUC.edu/core
Majors:
LUC.edu/majors
Class excursion at the Coliseum
Dining inside John Felice Rome Center
At Loyola’s John Felice
Rome Center (JFRC), you’ll
join 200 students from
Europe and the U.S. This
diverse community
gathers for traditional
Italian meals, cookouts,
tours of the Eternal City’s
famous monuments, nights
out at the opera, talent
shows, and weekly studentfaculty football (soccer)
matches. Students also
participate in discussions
on faith, social justice, and
humanitarian service with
a host of dignitaries who
regularly visit campus.
TAKE A LOOK IN PERSON
Tour campus, sit in on a class,
meet faculty, and learn more
about the Rome Start program.
If you are interested, send an
e-mail to romestart@LUC.edu
so we can set up your personal
visit today.
YOUR
FAMILY
IN ROME
YOUR
EVOLVING
CAMPUS
ON-CAMPUS AMENITIES
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24-hour doorperson
Cafeteria
Coffee and snack bar
Self-service laundry
Workout and dance studio
Basketball court
Well-equipped classrooms
24-hour access to computer labs
and wireless connections
• Bookstore
• Medical services
• Chapel
John Felice Rome Center
The Courtyard at John Felice Rome Center
We want you to feel right
at home. And at the JFRC,
you’ll have all the necessary
support to ensure a safe and
successful experience. The
campus spans five acres in
the upper Balduina district of
Monte Mario, Rome’s highest
hill.
Just a short bus ride from
Vatican City, this neighborhood is home to diplomats,
senators, judges, and other
distinguished families. Rome
Start students live on campus in their own wing of the
residence hall, facilitating a
sense of community among
students.
Study space inside the Commons
As part of an exciting
initiative, Insieme per il
Futuro (Together for the
Future), the JFRC is being
infused with new and
renovated facilities. The
new Information Commons
at the JFRC is one of the
most technologically
advanced libraries in Rome
and houses one of the
largest collection of English
language books in the city.
Solar panels have been
installed to help reduce our
energy usage by 20 percent.
It’s all part of ongoing
investment in you.
PLANNED ADDITIONS
AND RENOVATIONS
• New outdoor terrace
• Renovated athletic center
• Renovated chapel
• Renovated fine arts studio
• Renovated student residences
RECENTLY COMPLETED
• New Information Commons
• New Conference Center
• Renovated Coffee Bar
YOUR
NEW
HOME
The new Information Commons
Service opportunities for students
Reputation. Ranking. Realworld learning. That’s the
Loyola way. In Rome, you’ll
have access to numerous
internships your first year
of study. Students have
completed internships at
a number of high-profile
organizations, including
the Italian Senate and
the Capitoline Museums.
Once in Chicago, you’ll
have remarkable access to
numerous internships and
networking opportunities.
FINISH IN
CHICAGO
Loyola’s Water Tower Campus, along world-famous Michigan Avenue
The Center for Experiential
Learning will ensure you get
a taste of the professional
world while also engaging
you in community service—
an integral part of Loyola’s
mission. The Loyola
Undergraduate Research
Opportunities Program
also will help further your
learning and research
outside the classroom.
Loyola’s Lake Shore Campus
552
PARKS
100+
CULTURALLY DIVERSE
NEIGHBORHOODS
70
WORLD-FAMOUS MUSEUMS
“Loyola offers
its students
connections to the
city, the country,
and the world, but
you also feel like
you have a home
and community
on campus.”
—MERCEDES
PEDRERO SETZER
Management major
from Chiapas, Mexico