Housing is arranged by the International Programs Coordinator prior to departure. Students are given the opportunity to form roommate groups, and those choices are taken into consideration as the housing placements are made. Once in Rome, all students are responsible for all apartment costs, including rent and utilities. Please keep in mind that real estate in Rome, like other major world cities, is expensive. To keep costs down, students should anticipate living in close quarters with one another, typically sharing a bedroom with one or two other students and sharing the apartment with four or six others. Apartments can generally be expected to provide all necessary furniture and household goods.

Students are also responsible for all of their own meals. Shopping is typically done at either a local outdoor market or among local shops. In general, furnished apartments can be expected to provide basic cooking facilities, including pots, pans, dishes and cutlery, for basic home cooking.