The field school is an accredited academic program offered by The Ohio State University and the University of Pisa. Students accepted in the program are required to enroll in ANTH 5685 (Field School in Archaeology – Dr. Giuseppe Vercellotti) for a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 12 credit hours through The Ohio State University (www.osu.edu). Non-OSU students may seek credit recognition through their academic institution by requesting an enrollment waiver as part of their application. Non-OSU students that will be granted an enrollment waiver will not be required to enroll in or pay tuition to The Ohio State University.

Tuition for the field school varies depending on number of credit hours, academic affiliation, and residence status¹ and must be paid directly to the Ohio State University:

¹1Tuition information is estimated for a minimum of 3 credit hours and based on the current tuition and fee schedule; actual tuition may vary slightly. Non-OSU students may incur additional fees.

In addition to tuition, students will pay support fees in the amount of $1,695. These fees will cover housing, meals, excavation and laboratory equipment, and staff costs, and are payable in full upon admission. International travel to Italy is not included in these fees and is the students’ sole responsibility.

There are no application fees, however students are required to pay support fees in full within 2 weeks of admission. Tuition must be paid in full prior to field school starting date (for detailed information refer to The Ohio State University’s policy and procedures regarding tuition). In case of student withdrawal, all support fees minus a non-refundable deposit of $350 will be refunded until April 30, 2013. After April 30, 2013 fees will not be refunded.

The field school at Badia Pozzeveri is a program focused on medieval archaeology and bioarchaeology and welcomes students enrolled in an anthropology program at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Space is limited and is assigned to students who meet admission criteria on a first come, first served basis. While there are no formal prerequisites for the field school, prior exposure to archaeology and bioarchaeology is highly recommended.  Prior field experience is preferred, but not required.

The application deadline is April 30, 2013. However, applications are reviewed as soon as they are received and suitable applicants are accepted immediately. Upon receipt of an application through the field school’s online form, our staff will contact the student’s references to obtain recommendation letters (e-mails).  The field school reserves the right to verify any of the information reported in the application form and request supporting documentation (e.g., advising reports; references) at its sole discretion. All decisions regarding enrollment are final and only accepted students are granted permissionto enroll in the class. Upon acceptance, students will receive detailed information on enrollment requirements.

Following acceptance into the program, students will be required to provide the following documentation within two weeks:

1. Physician’s note of good mental and physical health and medical history signed by student’s physician – if students have medical conditions, the note should be filled out and signed by treating specialist.
2. Proof of Insurance – students must have valid international health and injury insurance (made available through student travel centers) and must provide the insurance provider’s contact information as well as the policy number. All students enrolling in ANTH 5658 are required to enroll in Ohio State’s Supplemental Health Insurance plan through the Office of International Affairs.
3. Participation Agreement and Release form – all students must read and accept the terms of the field school to participate in the program; a signed release form must be submitted prior to the field school start date.
4. Travel itineraries – all students must provide detailed travel itineraries as soon as they are available. This information will allow field school staff to arrange airport/train station pick-ups in advance.

The failure to provide all abovementioned documents and payment within 2 weeks of receipt of this acceptance letter will constitute an automatic forfeiture of the student’s place in the course.

Students interested in applying to the field school must fill out the online Application Form.

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