Accommodations and Program Fee

Program fee for the field school includes accommodations, tools and supplies, weekday meals, daily transportation to and from site, and official program excursions. Please note that flights to and from Italy, weekend meals, and weekend travel costs are not included in the program fee. Applications received on or before January 22, 2027 will be eligible for an "early bird" discount of the program fee!

Participants and staff stay in double or triple rooms in the Convento San Lorenzo in Vineis, a converted 15th century CE monastery just outside of Orvieto. Washing machines, bathrooms with showers, drying racks, Wifi, and other basic amenities are available at the convent. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided Monday through Friday at the convent or on site.

Cost: $3,600 for the full season or $850 per week. The minimum required stay is three weeks. Those not staying for the full season are not eligible for the priority application discount.

An initial, non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to hold your spot. Payment of the remaining program fee must be received by April 15, 2027. A link for digital payment will be shared after notification of acceptance.

Various national organizations offer field school scholarships. Applications for the Archaeological Institute of America's Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarships are due March 1st, and CAMWS Excavation and Field School Awards on January 30th. If you are interested in applying to these or other scholarships please let us know so we can assist with your applications!