Carlson School: Summer in Italy - CIMBA
Undergraduate Global ImmersionProgram Dates:
Summer 2024
Applications open: December 1, 2023
Application deadline: January 15, 2024*
Student arrival on campus: May 20, 2024
Student check out: June 14, 2024
Summer 2025
Applications open: December 1, 2024
*Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the program is full. Space is limited, so apply early.
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 on campus in dormitory style housing. Single and double rooms are available; each option has a private bathroom.
- Housekeeping services are offered twice a week. Towels and linens are provided.
- Students may request particular roommates; students with no roommate preferences will be assigned to all-male or all-female rooms.
- The program fee includes three meals a day at the campus cafeteria for the entire duration of the program.
- Students enroll in two courses during the CIMBA summer program
- 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.
- Explore courses available on the CIMBA Italy website.
- Students may see which CIMBA courses have been petitioned for Carlson School equivalencies on the Carlson School Study Abroad Business Course Equivalencies Database.
- 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
- U.S. Citizens do not need a student visa in order to participate in this program. U.S. Citizens may stay in Italy for up to 90 days without a visa. Participants in this program must leave Italy within 90 days of arriving.
- Non-U.S. Citizens should meet with an advisor for further visa information.
- ) Application essay addressing the following questions. The total essay cannot exceed 500 words:
- 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?
- ) Resume
Students will be charged a $50 application fee. Applications will be reviewed and students will be informed of their application status within two weeks of submission.
Applications will only be reviewed when the following is complete:
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 Estimate
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
- Student fees
- Textbooks
- Housing (including WIFI, utilities, laundry services, linens & towels, and housecleaning services)
- Food
- Bus transportation to and from campus for program start and end
- Three gourmet Italian meals
- Cultural exploration activities and company tours
- Certificates and programs in leadership and personal development
- See more details on the CIMBA website.
Carlson Program Fee includes:
- Maintaining resident student status
- Program administration costs
- International medical, security, and evacuation insurance
Summer 2024 | |
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) | $1,000 |
Passport | $165 |
Miscellaneous | $250 |
Essential Daily Living Expenses | $250 |
TOTAL= | $9,413 |