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American University of Rome, The

American University of Rome, The
Via Pietro Roselli, 4
Rome, IT 00153


Toll-free telephone: (877) 592-1287

Website: www.aur.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 436
Full-time undergraduates: 436
Full-time graduate students: 3 men, 20 women
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 21
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Middle Atlantic
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 100%

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 1 acre
City or town school is located in: Rome, Italy
Population of city/town: 2,645,907
Online campus map: https://www.aur.edu/
discover-aur/
map-and-directions-to-the-american-university-of-rome

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • other housing including Shared apartments. (100%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 17%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 51%
Percent of students who live off campus: 49%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 10%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, Student Code of Conduct.
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: no

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 68
Other computer facilities/services: Learning Management System.
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Audiovisual collection. Electronic resource center with online research facilities. Member of AMICAL consortium.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Multimedia lab, art studios.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
writing, math, Italian help desk.
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Counseling services:
career, personal, academic, psychological
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: partially

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Student activities:
student government, literary magazine
Total number of registered organizations: 14
Campus-based religious organizations:
Bible study, The Amazing Grace Gospel Choir
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
BridgeSportaa, LGBTQ center, Newman Society; art history, business, communication, diversity, drama, film, international relations, Italian studies, poetry/spoken word, veterans, and volunteer clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Stefano Stoppaccioli,
Dean of Students
School colors: green and white
School mascot: Wolfie
Athletic conference memberships: Roman Universities Soccer League, Roman Universities Volleyball League

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's soccerno 
Women's soccerno 

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 12%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 9%
Athletic facilities:
basketball court (local parish); soccer and volleyball fields, crew club, fitness center
Intramural/Recreational sports:
boot camp, running, self defense, soccer, yoga
Club sports for men:
basketball, martial arts, soccer, volleyball
Club sports for women:
basketball, martial arts, soccer, volleyball

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: FCO (10 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Rome
Nearest passenger bus service: Rome

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 15%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: yes

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 41% immediately, 41% within one year of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
United Kingdom universities, Italian and other European universities, U.S. universities.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 73% within six months of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
International organizations such as Food and Agricultural Organization, World Food Programme and other private firms.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Vittoria Ferragamo
  • Bliss Holloway
  • Fama Diouf.

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