Apicius - The Culinary Institute of Florence

Apicius - The Culinary Institute of Florence Application 2005-2006

Your application will be processed once the following items are received: Procedure page 1 1) Payment of Fees and Tuition deposit (50% of tuition). 2) Payment of Housing Security Deposit (only if requesting housing). 3) Transcript, CV, or statement of prior experience in culinary arts (if applying for intermediate or advanced levels only). If you are enrolling for more than one term, fees and deposits for ALL terms must be paid at the time of application. A separate housing security deposit must be paid for each term (refundable at the end of that term). The balance of tuition is due on the Application Deadline date (below). Rent payment is due in full August 1 for Fall semester, December 1 for Spring semester and 30 days in advance of a Summer Session. Rent payment will be due prior to receiving your housing assignment. Please note that your application and/or housing request may be withdrawn if payments are not received by the due date. Requirements: Students must be 18 years of age. Students applying for Intermediate or Advanced level courses must provide a transcript or certificate demonstrating at least one semester of Culinary Arts course work, or one year of experience in food preparation. Master applicants are required to hold a degree in Hospitality Management and /or demonstrate 3 years of experience in food preparation. Housing: Housing assignments are sent by email and post at least 2 weeks before the term begins. Rent payment will be due prior to receiving your housing assignment. If you plan to make your own arrangements, you are not required to pay a Housing Security Deposit. Payment: Payment in full of tuition and fees must be received by our office before a letter of enrollment will be issued. This applies to all programs including the Master program for which the full one-year tuition must be paid. Students who are undecided about enrolling in multiple terms should note that it is possible to extend their program after arrival in Florence however they will likely be required to return to their country of residence in order to renew their student visa. Costs may be combined in one check, made payable to Study Abroad Italy and sent to the office in California. All payments, including wire transfers, should list the applicant's name. A copy of your wiring instructions must be faxed to our office before we can process your application. NOTE: Costs are subject to change at any time, due to fluctuation of euro/dollar exchange rate. Application, Tuition and Fees Deadline: Fall Semester: July 1 Spring Semester: November 1 Summer Sessions: 60 days prior to start date Rent Payment Deadline: Fall Semester: July 15 Spring Semester: December 1 Summer Sessions: 45 days prior to start date Late applications are accepted if space is available and should include payment of late fee. Applicants from Affiliated Universities: Students from SAI Affiliated schools should discuss their plans with the study abroad office at their home school. Some affiliate schools require students to pay all fees directly to SAI; others require students to pay their home institution fees and the school will then cover the cost of their study abroad program; and still others require students to pay certain fees and their home institution will pay the others. Be sure to discuss this with your study abroad Advisor in order to be clear about the procedure your school uses in their affiliation with Study Abroad Italy. Affiliate students will receive credit for their courses in Italy from their home institution. It is the student s responsibility to insure that credits will transfer. If you are uncertain about your college or university s affiliation with Study Abroad Italy, drop by your study abroad office to discuss it with an Advisor. Airline Travel: Study Abroad Italy has arranged for students to receive the lowest possible student airfares through Waldorf Travel Service. The agency is familiar with our student requirements, stays informed of our arrival and departure dates and can be reached at 800.328.7266. Be sure to tell them you are a Study Abroad Italy student. We strongly recommend purchasing airline tickets at least 120 days prior to departure or you will find fewer seats available, and at a higher price. Student Visas: All students must obtain a student visa. Upon acceptance SAI will send you the application procedures for your student visa. It is very important that you start this process as soon as you are enrolled in the program, as the procedure will take time. For many Italian Consulates, SAI is able to handle the visa processing for you and the fee for this service can be found on the cost page. Students not residing in the US should contact the nearest Italian Consulate, following thief directions for obtaining a student visa. Scholarships: SAI awards a number tuition scholarships for its programs in Italy. Contact our California office for information. Insurance: All students are required to purchase the student national health plan (Assitalia) upon arrival in Italy (approx $80/semester). In addition, SAI students are automatically enrolled in Basic Emergency Travel Assistance (BETA) free of charge, providing evacuation, repatriation and other emergency medical assistance. You will receive BETA information before departure. Cancellation and Refunds: Orientation day is considered the start of the term. The housing security deposit is not refundable after June 15 for Fall semester, after October 15 for Spring semester, and 60 days or less before the start of a Summer Session. Rent payments are refundable up to 45 days before the start of a term. After that day the student is responsible for 100% of the rent. Students enrolling in one-year and/or multiple sessions must cancel their enrollment prior to the the start of the first term, in order to receive a refund. Those students will otherwise be liable for 100% of tuition and fees for both terms. Tuition liability, for all programs, is based on the date on which a formal cancellation request is received in writing. If a cancellation notice is received: 30-45 days prior to the start of a term the student is liable for 15% of the full tuition cost. 29-8 days prior to the start of a term the student is liable for 50% of the full tuition cost. 7 days or less prior to the start of a term the student is liable for 100% of tuition. All Application Materials and Payments should be sent to: Bank Wire Transfer Information: Study Abroad Italy Union Bank of California 7151 Wilton Avenue, Suite 202 400 California Street, 1st Floor Sebastopol, CA 95472 USA San Francisco, CA 94104 USA Account: Study Abroad Italy 7151 Wilton Avenue, Suite 202 Sebastopol, CA 95472 USA Routing Number: 122000496 Swift Code: BOFCUS33MPK Account Number: 4140002521 www.tuscancooking.com Study Abroad Italy 7151 Wilton Avenue, Suite 202 Sebastopol, CA 95472 USA tel (707) 824.8965 (800) 655.8965 fax (707) 824.0198

Student Info page 2 Male Female Name Last affix 2 passport photos here First Middle Date of Birth mm/dd/yyyy City of Birth Country of Birth Citizenship Passport # Social Security # Italian Language Level: (from 0 to 6) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Jacket Size S M L XL XXL Will you be using financial aid to attend? Yes No How did you hear about our programs? Are you applying from an affiliate university? Yes No Current School (if any) Term(s) Semester Program Fall 2005 Summer Elective Program June 2006 One Year Certificate Spring 2006 July 2006 Summer 2006 Current Address Current Address Apt# City State Zip Code Country Home Phone Cell Fax E-mail please inform us immediately of any changes to the above information Permanent Address Current Info Valid Until mm/dd/yyyy Permanent Address Apt# City State Zip Code Country Home Phone Cell Fax E-mail all mailed correspondence will be sent to the permanent address Emergency Contact Information Same as Current Information Name Relationship Address Apt# City State Zip Code Country Home Phone Fax Cell E-mail

Waiver / Release page 3 Full Name of Student: Full Name of Student's Parent or Legal Guardian: This is a legally binding release made by participant and, if participant is under 18 years of age, by participant's parent or legal guardian. The term "Undersigned" is used in this agreement as pertaining to more than one person. If participant is at least 18 years of age, it refers only to participant. If participant is under 18 years of age, "Undersigned" refers to participant's parent or legal guardian. I. PROGRAM Participant desires to take part in the following program. If participant is under 18 years of age, the Undersigned hereby grants permission for participant to take part in this program: Name of Program: Study Abroad Italy Name of Host Study Abroad Italy Institution: Apicius - The Culinary Institute of Florence Location of Host Institution: Florence Dates of Program: II. WAIVER This program involves studying at a Study Abroad Italy institution in Italy and living with a host family or in an apartment in the host city. Group excursions and social/cultural activities are routinely offered to participants. Some trips will be overnight and most will involve transportation on a bus and/or train. The Undersigned fully understands that there are certain dangers, hazards, and risks inherent in international travel, the group excursions, and in the activities included in the Study Abroad Italy program and have signed this document in full recognition and appreciation of the dangers of these activities, which dangers include, but are not limited to, physical injuries (minimal, serious, catastrophic) and/or property loss or damage. The Undersigned expressly acknowledge that the participant is not required to participate in this Study Abroad Italy program, but chooses to do so. The Undersigned therefore agrees to assume and take on all responsibilities in any activities associated with the Study Abroad Italy institution's program in Italy. In consideration of, and in return for, the service, facilities and other assistance provided to participants by the Study Abroad Italy institution or the US office (and their governing boards, employees, and agents) we, along with any of our assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, and legal representatives release Study Abroad Italy and its Italy institutions from any and all liability, claims and actions that may arise from injury, harm or death to the Undersigned and from loss or damage to the Undersigned's property in connection with these activities. The Undersigned understands that this release covers liability, claims and actions caused entirely or in part by any acts or failure to act by the Study Abroad Italy institution and/or Study Abroad Italy office, including but not limited to negligence, mistake, or failure to supervise by the Study Abroad Italy institution and/or Study Abroad Italy US office or any of their employees, agents, or contractors. III. CONDUCT Student misconduct while studying abroad can lead to removal from the program. Misconduct includes actions that violate school regulations or Italian law, or in the judgment of the school and/or SAI officials, jeopardize the welfare of that student, other individuals or the program. It is understood that no refund of tuition, fees or rent will be given if a student is dismissed from the program. Such actions include, but are not limited to, the following: Excessive unauthorized absence from class and/or other organized program activities The use of threats or physical violence Violation of Italian laws Violation of the school or residential housing program regulations Damage to or destruction of school, residence, or student property Alcohol or substance abuse Reckless or dangerous behavior IV. TRANSCRIPT RELEASE Transcripts are released approximately 4 weeks after a term ends. Study Abroad Italy reserves the right to withhold a transcript in the case of unpaid balances due, including balances due to Study Abroad Italy academic institutions, Study Abroad Italy's US office or any SAI agent, contractor or partner. Transcripts will be released once accounts are paid in full. I, the Undersigned, have carefully read this release and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a Release of Liability and a Contract between me and Study Abroad Italy, and sign it of my own free will. Signature of Participant Date Signature of Parent / Legal Guardian if Participant is under 18 years of age Date

Registration page 4 Name: Term: Culinary Arts Hospitality Management La Bella Tavola Wine Expertise Food Communications Free Elective Program Baking & Pastry Design & Marketing for the Food Industry Master in Italian Cuisine Level of Expertise: Beginning Intermediate Advanced Note: Students applying for Intermediate or Advanced level courses must provide a transcript or certificate demonstrating at least one semester of Culinary Arts course work, or one year of experience in food preparation. Master applicants are required to hold a degree in Hospitality Management and /or demonstrate 3 years of experience in food preparation. * The following course sign-up should be completed by students enrolling in the Free Academic Elective Program only. All other programs include a predetermined set of courses. 1 alt 1 2 alt 2 3 alt 3 4 alt 4 5 alt 5 6 alt 6 Course # Course Title Days Times Sect. # Credits Level Cell Phone Student housing is not equipped with telephones. For security and convenience Study Abroad Italy provides each student with their own cell phone. This allows school Advisors and family members back home to contact a student. Before the start of the term, you will receive instructions for picking up your telephone in Italy. The cell phone is provided at no charge, and there is no charge for incoming calls, however a credit card must be presented when picking up your telephone (Visa or Mastercard only); if you decide to use the cell phone for placing calls, these will be billed to your credit card every two weeks and will appear on your bill as "Student Cells". Study Abroad Italy cell phones come with the lowest rates you will find in Italy, however if you choose not to place calls, no charges will be billed to your credit card. Cell phones include insurance for theft or mechanical breakage, but students are responsible for other damages. Please note, transcripts will be withheld for outstanding balances on cell phone accounts and will not be released until accounts are paid in full.

Housing Request page 5 Name First Middle Last Male Female Date of Birth: mm/dd/yyyy Passport # Social Security # For which term(s) are you applying? 1) Term / Year 2) Term / Year 3) Term / Year Housing will not be assigned until the Program Deposit and Housing Security Deposit have been received. Housing assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis, determined by the date deposit is received. Please Note: Single rooms are limited in availability and cannot be guaranteed.there is a supplementary fee for single rooms; check the cost page for information. If you are requesting a single room the payment of the supplementary fee must be received with your application, or you will be placed in a Double Occupancy Room. Program Cost includes utilities up to $75 (USD) per person, per month. Excessive use may warrant additional charges. Housing assignments are subject to cancellation if full payment of Program Cost is not made by the due date. Please note: full payment of Program Cost will be due prior to receiving your housing assignment. SAI will mail one billing statement to your permanent mailing address which will include all due dates. Yes, I'd like housing (please make your selections from below). No, I'll find my own (sign and date and return with application). All students will share an apartment with other students. Select one of the Shared Student Apartment options below (plus a second choice in case the first is not available) First Choice: Double Occupancy Room Single Occupancy Room (two persons per room) (one person per room) Second Choice (Required): Double Occupancy Room Single Occupancy Room (two persons per room) (one person per room) I will find my own housing* Smoking Non-Smoking No Preference Are there people you would like to live with?** Yes No If yes, please list: **Please Note: Every student must include each other on their housing request in order to be considered a valid group request. *Private Arrangements and Special Requirements: You are welcome to make your own private apartment arrangements directly with our rental agents in Florence. Contact info for these agencies is on the General Housing information page of our website. *Assigned housing may not be available to students applying less than 60 days before the start of a term. Those students will be referred to a private agency in order to make arrangements for private housing. Housing Security Deposit Refund Policy in the Event of Cancellation: Housing Security Deposits are not refundable after June 15 for Fall semester, after October 15 for Spring semester and 60 days prior to the start of a Summer Session. Student Signature: Date:

Fall 2005 / Spring 2006 / Summer 2006 Semester Fees Application Fee (non-refundable) Late Application Fee (if applying after deadline) Student Services Fee Housing Security Deposit (refundable at end of term) Tuition Standard Programs Free Elective Academic Program (5 classes per semester, 15 credits maximum) Master Program (1 year program tuition) Costs & Calendar $ 75 $ 145 $ 250 $ 500 $ 5,250 $ 5,750 $ 11,000 page 6 Summer Fees Tuition Application Fee (non-refundable) Late Application Fee (if applying after deadline) Student Services Fee (per month) Housing Security Deposit (refundable at end of term) Summer Semester (2 Summer sessions = full semester) Free Elective Academic Program: 1 Course Free Elective Academic Program: 2 Courses Free Elective Academic Program: 1 Courses + Italian Language Free Elective Academic Program: 2 Course + Italian Language $ 75 $ 145 $ 125 $ 350 $ 5,500 $ 1,450 $ 2,600 $ 1,800 $ 3,000 Additional Costs Lab Fee (first time students only, paid upon arrival in Florence, ) Lab Fee (for Free Elective Program students, as required per course, upon arrival in Florence. Students taking more than 3 classes with lab fees will be charged maximum of 350.) Optional: Internet access ($65.00 / Semester or $40 / Month. paid in Florence) 350 90 Housing student-shared apartments (includes utilities and final cleaning) Semester Rent Double Occupancy Room Single Occupancy Room Supplement (limited availability, to be paid with application) $ 3,000 $ 1,000 Summer Session Rent Double Occupancy Room Single Occupancy Room (limited availability) $ 975 $ 1,275 Costs are subject to change at any time due to fluctuation of euro / dollar exchange rate. Fall 2005 Mon - Wed. Aug 29-31 Housing move in Thursday - Friday Sept 1-2 Orientation Monday Sept 5 Classes begin Monday - Friday Oct 17-21 Mid-term exams week Monday - Friday Oct 24-28 Fall break Monday - Friday Dec 12-16 Final exams Sunday Dec 18 Housing move-out Spring 2006 Mon - Wed. Jan 23-25 Housing move in Thursday - Friday Jan 26-27 Orientation Monday Jan 30 Classes begin Monday - Friday March 13-17 Mid-term exams week Monday - Friday March 20-24 Spring break Monday - Friday May 8-12 Final exams Sunday May 14 Housing move-out June 2006 July 2006 Thursday May 25 Housing move in Friday May 26 Orientation Monday May 29 Classes begin Friday June 23 Classes end Saturday June 24 Housing move-out Thursday June 29 Housing move in Friday June 30 Orientation Monday July 3 Classes begin Friday July 28 Classes end Saturday July 29 Housing move-out