By undertaking a program of study at AUF, each student subscribes to and fully accepts the standards of personal conduct and group living in Florence. Upon arrival in Florence, students must accept AUF’s general terms and conditions prior to accessing the MyAUF student and faculty online portal.
Policies and practices governing students and student life are found in the Student Manual distributed during orientation at the beginning of each term and available on MyAUF.
The Student Manual provides information on student life resources, assistance, and activities at AUF and their applicable policies and procedures. The manual includes useful emergency contacts that students should become familiar with. The manual also contains all academic rules and regulations that apply to the enrolled students. It is within the student's responsibilities to be aware of all applicable academic policies.
The study experience at AUF is supported by dedicated offices and departments whose mission is to provide responses, suggest opportunities for personal and interpersonal enrichment, and resolve any issues students may encounter in Florence:
- Academic Affairs Office for issues related to each student study experience. The staff provides advising to students to assure successful completion of all courses.
- Student Life Department and Development (SLD) Department for counseling, advising, health care referrals, emergencies, and extracurricular activities.
- SLD Housing Office for issues related to housing secured through AUF.
Please note that all enrollment-related items are handled by the AUF Admissions Office.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Students enrolled in AUF degree programs access the following areas of academic support and engagement:
- Program-specific orientation upon arrival
- Dedicated undergraduate and graduate academic advisors
- Library and research resources
- Academic community social events according to discipline each semester
- For further services such as the student portal, institutional email accounts, and academic accommodations, please see the Academic Standards and Regulations section of the catalog.
STUDENT LIFE & DEVELOPMENT
Furthermore, all students may reach out to the SLD department for:
- General health and medical services, medical referrals, and emergency assistance.
- Housing assistance and emergencies.
- Extracurricular activities, see following pages for descriptions.
- Counseling and information on life in Florence
- Writing support service
- Career Center
Extracurricular Activities
Orientation activities: Offered during orientation to help students transition to life in Florence through opportunities such as shopping tours and Living in Florence seminars.
Extracurriculars: Designed to increase cultural awareness for participating students. Activities include cultural activities, volunteer opportunities, city explorations, sports, and weekend excursions. Students may also participate in events organized by AUF CEMI and open to the general public.
Housing in Florence
The SLD Department is pleased to assist with the housing arrangement process for students. AUF does not own or lease apartments but works as a facilitator to assist students in finding accommodation during their stay in Florence. The Housing Office's objective is to facilitate the students' lodging experience in Florence. Students choosing to secure housing independently must notify the admissions office. Housing options that we arrange for incoming students are:
Apartment Housing
Italian Family Homestay
Please inquire for detailed information on housing.
Meal Plan and Wellness Units
AUF offers meal plans that feature a 5-unit meal plan per week of residency for an AUF academic session.
Additional meal units and meal plans for the general public can be purchased in Florence.