As a student at the Accademia dell’Arte, you’re not just here to study and train—you’re joining a creative, collaborative community. Whether in class, rehearsal, or daily life, your presence and participation help shape a supportive atmosphere where everyone can grow artistically and personally. You'll be able to focus wholly on your craft without disctraction, as your work space, accommodation, and meals are all located within the villa. While you're living in Arezzo, you also represent the Accademia beyond its walls. We hope you'll engage with the local culture and community in a way that reflects the values of openness, respect, and curiosity that define our program. Read the ‘Academic Life’ section people to see more about Class Frequency and Weekend Work Schedules. This journey is not just about your individual growth—it's about contributing to a shared environment where everyone feels inspired and encouraged.

Italians are renowned for being warm and welcoming people. You’ll find that the majority of people in Arezzo, especially shopkeepers and restaurant workers, speak some English and it is not so hard to navigate the city even with limited Italian language skills. While they may not expect visitors to be fluent in Italian, locals warm up to you quickly if you try to engage them using the little Italian you know or you make up.

We encourage you to travel during the mid-term break (semester programs only) and on free weekends. With that said, staying local to get to know your host city is a meaningful aspect of studying abroad. Be sure to spend at least two weekends in Arezzo, especially during the antique fair (first weekend of the month) so you see the sights and get to know your home away from home. The Office of Student Services is happy to provide suggestions for exploration of Italy and Europe’s rich cultural, historical and artistic treasures and help you make travel arrangements.

Students are not permitted to rent or operate motorized vehicles of any kind – cars, scooters, motorcycles, etc.

Once here you will see that locals walk everywhere. If you wish to you can call a taxi and maybe share the ride into town with fellow students.

Yes, as long as they are registered. In accordance with Italian anti-terrorism laws, no unregistered guests are permitted on campus overnight for any reason. Student hosts are required to register their guests and pay for amenities (meals, bed space) provided to their guest(s) on the day their guest(s) will be present, or prior to said date. Daytime guests are allowed on campus from 9 am to 11 pm on weekdays and until 1 am on weekends. Guests must be accompanied by their student host at all times. Unregistered guests are not permitted to be in residence halls. Overnight guests will be registered with the Arezzo police and will be provided with a proper bed space in compliance with fire hazard laws. In accordance with these regulations, guests are not permitted to stay overnight either on your floor or in your bed. Usually we have bed spaces available throughout the semester. If family or friends would like to visit while you are here, please plan ahead as bed spaces tend to get reserved quickly. We are always available to help you find other accommodations in Arezzo, as well.

Only if you are enrolled in our semester programs. In order to live and work together, students will rotate through specific community responsibilities that help to coordinate various aspects of day-to-day residential life while in this program. In the true spirit of ensemble and community, you will be responsible for working together on various levels of your living experience in order to learn from each other in a collaborative way.

General questions or concerns or emergencies can be dealt with the Student Services Coordinator during regular office hours. If you are in need of emergency assistance after hours, you just have to call our 24-hour emergency phone.