Application
If you are interested in appying for ILS or would like more information, please send an email to our Admission Office: info@ssm-edu.net
All potential participants must meet the below requirements:
The following forms are also required:
All potential participants must meet the below requirements:
- 3.0 minimum G.P.A
- Demonstrate leadership ability through participation sports, student government, and/or other such activities.
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2 letters of recommendation (from professor, coach, chaplain)
The following forms are also required:
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Medical form (ask your physician)
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Official college transcript
Students must agree to abide by the following policies:
The International Leadership Semester is a program of the Swiss School of Management and the European University of Rome. As such, all general academic policies of the European University of Rome apply to the program. (cf. university policy - PDF in italian)Students must understand and agree to abide by the laws of the country in which they are residing and all academic and disciplinary regulations in effect on the program. If students do not abide by the regulations as interpreted by the program director, they will be subject to the appropriate disciplinary actions up to and including premature termination of participation in the program. In such cases, students will return to the U.S. at their own cost and expense.
All students must carry health insurance that is valid overseas for hospitalizations and physician care. We recommend that students also purchase an International Student Identity Card.
Acceptance
Students must seek academic approval from their own university to study in the program. This normally takes place through the office of international studies and the deadline is usually mid-late October (Spring Semester) and mid-late February (Fall Semester).
After receiving approval from your university, contact our student coordinator to continue the application process. Students will be informed upon their acceptance to the program.

Partial Scholarships will be awarded based upon merit and financial need.
Credits
A minimum of a C average or above is normally required in order to be granted credit.
Direct enrollment in a foreign university is a standard process at most universities and course accreditation is seen on a case-by-case basis. The credit transfer process depends on your university.
The courses of the International Leadership Semester are recognized throughout Europe as part of the Swiss School of Management and the European University of Rome.
In order to facilitate the approval of the courses by your university, course descriptions are provided in this website.
The courses of the International Leadership Semester are recognized throughout Europe as part of the Swiss School of Management and the European University of Rome.


