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• Programs must begin on a weekday, Monday through Friday, and may not start on an Italian holiday or a .
• Student check-in should occur on the first day of the program, between the hours of 9 am – 4 pm. 91±¬ÁÏRC Orientation should occur on the second day of the program, and typically includes an orientation with the 91±¬ÁÏRC Resident Director, a representative from the US Embassy and a neighborhood walk.
• At least one faculty member must remain on site throughout the duration of the program. We recommend that one faculty member arrive at least one day before the start of the program and stay one day after the program ends, and thus be present on the days students arrive and depart.
• Programs must end on a weekday that is not an Italian holiday. 91±¬ÁÏRC Check-out will occur one day prior to the last day of the program, and students will check out of their apartments on the last day of the program.

• Current 91±¬ÁÏRC Classroom, Studio and Conference Room rates are available on the 91±¬ÁÏRC Fee Schedule. Programs will be billed for space utilization at the end of the program.
• 91±¬ÁÏRC programs may rent classrooms on half day (up to 4 hours) or full day (more than 4 hours) basis. Studio-based programs that require exclusive use of the space must budget for and rent studio space seven days a week for the duration that the program is in Rome.
• Programs will be assigned to classrooms/studios based on availability and configuration requirements. Classrooms may be shared by multiple programs. Studio-based programs are assigned to space on an exclusive use basis.
• The Conference Room may be reserved based on availability.

• Off-site student housing is arranged by 91±¬ÁÏRC staff through approved local providers only to ensure landlords’ compliance with Italian legal requirements. It is recommended that programs budget for an additional night at the start of the program so housing is available in morning of the first day of the program.
• Current off-site student apartment rental rates are available on the 91±¬ÁÏRC Fee Schedule. Programs will be billed at the end of the program.
• The 91±¬ÁÏRC DOES NOT arrange housing for students with family. For students in programs that approve travel with family, students are responsible for arranging and paying for their housing. Students are not eligible for a reduction in their program fee.
• Apartments are for residential use only. Occupants shall not paint or make other changes to the apartments, nor shall they use mounting material such as adhesive tape, which may damage the walls. All furniture must be put back into its original location if rearranged. All repairs required to fix damages to the apartment or replace items found missing when the apartment is vacated will be billed to the program.

• Faculty should not arrange their own housing.
• Current off-site and 91±¬ÁÏRC apartment rental rates are available on the 91±¬ÁÏRC Fee Schedule. Programs will be billed at the end of the program.
• Faculty housing costs covered by the program are based on single occupancy. Additional charges may apply for family members, guests or other special housing needs, which are billable directly to the faculty member. At 91±¬ÁÏRC apartments, the additional guest fee is $25/person/night. Additional charges for off-site apartments is variable.
• Faculty of long-term (quarter-long) programs can include up to 7 days of additional housing to the program budget for pre/post program work, if the budget allows. Short-term (summer A, summer B, early fall, and spring break) programs can include up to 3 days of additional housing to the program budget for pre/post program work, if the budget allows.
• Apartments are for residential use only. Occupants shall not paint or make other changes to the apartments, nor shall they use mounting material such as adhesive tape, which may damage the walls. All furniture must be put back into its original location if rearranged. All repairs required to fix damages to the apartment or replace items found missing when the apartment is vacated will be billed to the program.
• Under Italian law, all apartment occupants regardless of duration of stay must be declared to the local police. Faculty should report overnight guests to the landlord in advance.

• Faculty who wish to stay at the 91±¬ÁÏRC may request an apartment through the . Requests for 91±¬ÁÏRC housing are due at the same time as the 91±¬ÁÏ Study Abroad program proposal deadline: August 31^st for Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring term programs and October 31^st for Early Fall programs (October 15^th for Tacoma Early Fall programs). One request per program should be submitted, regardless of the number of faculty and/or apartments requested. Requests will be reviewed by 91±¬ÁÏRC staff and prioritized in consultation with the 91±¬ÁÏRC Advisory Council based on the criteria below. Apartment assignments will be determined by October 15^th for Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring term programs and December 15^th for Early Fall programs.
• Under Italian law, all apartment occupants regardless of duration of stay must be declared to the local police. Faculty should report overnight guests to the 91±¬ÁÏRC in advance.
• Current 91±¬ÁÏRC apartment rental rates are available on the 91±¬ÁÏRC Fee Schedule. Programs will be billed at the end of the program.

• Charges for photocopying, printing, faxes, incidentals or damage to 91±¬ÁÏRC property will be assessed and billed at the conclusion of the program.

While at 91±¬ÁÏRC or using 91±¬ÁÏRC Facilities or equipment, program participants shall conform in all respects with all 91±¬ÁÏRC staff directives, and with all 91±¬ÁÏRC rules and standards of conduct as they may be amended from time to time, including but not limited to the following:

• In no event shall the Program Director engage in, or permit its program participants to engage in, any commercial activities on the 91±¬ÁÏRC premises or in any activities which are illegal (under either U.S. or Italian law) or which may endanger the health, safety, or welfare of any person;
• There shall be no smoking or use of tobacco products on 91±¬ÁÏRC premises;
• There shall be no excessive noise;
• Harassment of or discrimination against any person on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, citizenship or veteran status is strictly prohibited.
• No toxic, explosive, hazardous or flammable materials shall be brought to or used on the 91±¬ÁÏRC premises;
• All program (and program participant) property shall be removed from the 91±¬ÁÏRC premises at the end of the program (such property will otherwise be disposed of by the 91±¬ÁÏRC with all disposal costs charged to the program);
• There shall be no use or possession of any drugs (including marijuana) that are illegal under either U.S. or Italian law, and no use of alcohol other than in connection with 91±¬ÁÏRC approved events;
• No program participant shall be permitted to bring a guest into the 91±¬ÁÏRC premises without express approval of 91±¬ÁÏRC staff;
• No program participant shall be allowed to occupy or remain in any portion of the 91±¬ÁÏRC premises beyond the dates of the program unless prior arrangements have been made with 91±¬ÁÏRC staff.

The Program Director shall be responsible for assuring that all program participants also comply with 91±¬ÁÏ standards of conduct and for managing (and if necessary dismissing from the program) any program participant whose behavior disrupts the program or the 91±¬ÁÏRC. The 91±¬ÁÏRC shall have the right to prohibit any program participant(s) from entering or remaining in 91±¬ÁÏRC premises in the event of disruptive behavior or misconduct, as determined by the 91±¬ÁÏRC in its sole discretion. In such case, 91±¬ÁÏRC will report this decision to Program faculty in a timely manner.