Carlson School: Summer in Italy - CIMBA
Undergraduate Global ImmersionProgram Dates:
Summer 2025 program dates: May 19 - June 13, 2025
Applications for Summer 2025 are closed. Summer 2026 applications will open December 1, 2025.
Program Details
- At CIMBA, students immerse themselves in a wide range of rigorous courses while living amidst the Venetian countryside in one of the most popular travel and study destinations in the world.
- The CIMBA campus is located in a region called Pieve del Grappa at the base of the Italian Alps in northern Italy - an hour north of Venice.
- Pieve del Grappa, a community of about 2,000 people, includes natural beauty and picturesque old-town centers, as well a powerful business community, with more than 450,000 companies housed in the region.
- Students live in on-campus dormitory style housing in either single or double rooms
- Housing and a meal plan for week days are included in the CIMBA Program Fee
- Students enroll in two courses during the CIMBA summer program. Specific course information can be found on the CIMBA Italy website.
- Review the Carlson Course Equivalency Database for courses that past students have petitioned for certain major or minor credits here at Carlson (UMN login required).
- Students may also submit new petitions. Instructions can be found in the equivalency database.
- Students earn 3 credits for each class for a total of 6 UMN credits for the summer.
- Courses on this program transfer back as transfer credit on the official UMN transcript. Transfer credit does not affect overall GPA.
- No Italian language required. All courses are taught in English.
- 2.75 minimum GPA requirement
- Students with a GPA of 2.50 - 2.75 may be considered for the program when they submit a personal statement providing additional detail about current GPA, what their plan is for future academic success, and how the CIMBA program fits into this plan. This statement will be reviewed by the CIMBA staff.
- CGI strongly recommends that students completed both semesters of I-CORE prior to participating on this program, although it is not required. For students who want to participate in this program prior to completing both I-CORE semesters:
- Students pursuing a Marketing, MIS, or ACCT major need to have completed MAROON I-CORE prior to participating
- Students pursuing a Finance, Entre, SCO, or HRIR major need to have completed GOLD I-CORE prior to participating
- Although not required, we encourage students to complete some more major courses prior to participating in this program. Students should plan closely with their academic advisers.
- The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
- All Carlson students are responsible for obtaining a passport before they participate on a study abroad program
- All students participating on an education abroad program will be responsible for obtaining a visa or residence permit if required by their host country. The Carlson Global Institute will not process visa applications for students participating on education abroad programs, and are not visa experts.
- Why is this particular summer program and host university a good fit for you? Please list 2 examples specific to your host institution. It can relate to your academics, personal goals, or professional goals. Additionally, how do you plan to engage in the communities in your host school?
- Summer exchange programs require students to demonstrate a great deal of flexibility and adaptability. Many Carlson students find the adjustment to a new academic environment to be challenging. Please share a personal example of a time you demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in a challenging academic situation when you did not agree with the outcome. What did you learn from this experience and how will it help you be successful on a semester exchange/summer program?
Applications will be reviewed only when the following is complete:
1.) Application essay addressing the following questions. The total essay cannot exceed 500 words:
2.) Resume
Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. University of Minnesota students are eligible for education abroad scholarships. See "Financial Aid" and "Scholarships" for more information.
Cost
These estimates will vary based on student preference and exchange rates. All details subject to change based on economic and international factors. Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad programs. Students should also maintain their U.S.-based health insurance plan while abroad.
CIMBA Program Fee includes: Tuition, housing, food, textbook rental, WIFI on campus, laundry, linens & towels, housecleaning, bus transportation to and from campus for program start and end, gourmet Italian meals, cultural exploration activities, certificates and programs in leadership and personal development, company tours. See more details on the CIMBA website.
Carlson Program Fee includes: Maintaining resident student status, program administration costs, and international medical, security, and evacuation insurance
| Summer 2025 | |
| CIMBA Program Fee (paid to University of Iowa Student Account) | $6,998 |
| CGI Program Fee (charged to UMN student account) | $750 |
| Transportation (to and from program site) | $1,500 |
| Passport | $165 |
| Miscellaneous | $250 |
| Essential Daily Living Expenses | $250 |
| TOTAL= | $9,913 |