Honors in Italy

Roma Æterna (Eternal Rome)

June 1-14, 2025 possible itinerary

Rome    Vatican City   Ostia Antica    Florence    Ravenna

Taught by Dr. Philip Phillips, Professor of English and Associate Dean, Honors College

Earn three hours of interdisciplinary honors credit (UH 3500), which can substitute for ENGL 3400 or count toward interdisciplinary minors in Classical Studies, Great Books, Medieval Studies, Global Studies, or Renaissance literature and culture.

Want to receive updates on this trip?

Email Connie.Bartermus@mtsu.edu. 

ESTIMATED PROGRAM FEE: To be determined

• All accommodations
• Daily breakfast, one group dinner, and one cooking class with group dinner 
• In-country transportation
• All excursions, entrance fees, and activities listed in the program itinerary
• Guest lecturers
• Emergency support

Priority Application: To be determined – $500 non-refundable deposit for students selected for admission. 

If you are not selected or our trip is cancelled you will receive a refund. Watch your MTSU email for details.

PROGRAM FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Airfare
• Meals not included in the program fee
• MTSU tuition and fees for 3 credit hours (includes the 25% Signature Faculty-Led program discount)
• Education Abroad fee
• iNext travel insurance fee
• Passport
• Personal expenses
• Books
• Some meals

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Summer Sessions 1
Must have a minimum 3.5 GPA to apply
Competitive admission; limited to 20 students

SCHOLARSHIPS

Students are eligible to apply for the following MTSU Office of Education Abroad Scholarships for this program: 

• Commitment Scholarship 
• Education Abroad Scholarship 
• Media Scholarship 
• Passport Scholarship

CONTACT

• Dr. Philip Phillips, philip.phillips@mtsu.edu
• Connie Baremus, uhc@mtsu.edu