For students who have already studied Italian and who can spend only a semester abroad, Sarah Lawrence offers a spring program. This plan allows students to enroll in January and take part in most of the academic options described here. All spring students will be placed in Florentine homes for the duration of the program; breakfast and dinner with the hosts are included.

Students participating in the spring option earn 15 Sarah Lawrence College credits, equivalent to a full semester of study. Orientation for the spring semester will be held in Lucca.

Students must have a minimum of one year of college Italian (or the equivalent) in order to enter in January. The application deadline for the spring program is October 15. Space is limited.