Benvenuti!
JMU’s Semester in Florence program is a study abroad program designed for students who want to immerse themselves in one of the world’s richest cultures. With countless artistic treasures and dynamic commercial, gastronomical, educational, political, and social scenes, Florence offers outstanding opportunities for students enrolled in multiple degree programs.
While in Florence, students are required to take 16 credits (fall semester, spring semester) or 10 credits (summer semester). Students can complete up to 9 credits toward JMU’s General Education requirements during the fall, spring, & summer program. In fall or spring, Hospitality Management majors can complete two HM courses and one General Business Minor course. In the summer they can take 1 HM course and 1 business minor course. All SIF students can also earn 6 to 9 credits toward the Modern European Studies minor.
Program Director
Charles Blake, blakech@jmu.edu, 540-568-6344
Program Dates
- Spring 2026: January 20 - April 24, 2026
- Summer 2026: May 19 - July 10, 2026
- Fall 2026: September 8 - December 11, 2026
- Spring 2027: January 19 - April 23, 2027
Updates and Notifications
MSC 5731
100 East Grace Street
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
