Frequently Asked Questions: Guide for Collegio di Milano Students

FAQ

1. Can I apply as Visiting Student if I don’t speak Italian?

Yes. The knowledge of Italian language is not an essential requirement. Communication will be done in English (spoken by staff and students). The Collegio di Milano hosts students coming from all over the world.

2. Where is the CDM?

The Collegio di Milano is located on Via San Vigilio #10, and is reachable by all public transportation. Just a short walk from the campus is the Famagosta metro station (MM2 line) and the bus station that comfortably gives access to every part of the city.

3. Is the Collegio di Milano a safe place?

Yes. The entryway of the facility is monitored by the around-the-clock reception. In addition, a video-surveillance security system is operative. For security reasons, all visitors must sign in at the front desk.

4. Is a medical assistance available?

Yes. The doctor of Collegio di Milano is available to schedule meeting at Collegio. In case of emergency, the nearest first aid is at 500 m from Collegio (Hospital San Paolo).

5. Are there specific times and rules to be respected?

There aren’t any limitations to time, except for common courtesy. Each student is expected to sign and respect the Educational Agreement that regulates behavior within the facility, based on reciprocal respect and illustrates the commitments that every student must respect in order to stay at the Collegio: to be in good standing with exams and the CFU, maintain a grade-point average of 27/30, attend the Cultural Programme, and respect the code of conduct.

6. Is it possible to have guests?

Students may receive at most one guest, who must then be signed in at the front desk and may stay on the Collegio premises from 8:30am to 12:00am. Overnight stays are not permitted.

7. Is the meal service included?

Yes, for resident students the cafeteria service is included in the monthly tuition and comprises breakfast and dinner Monday through Friday, and breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday.

8. What measures have been taken to combat COVID-19?

The Fondazione Collegio delle Università Milanesi has been cautious from the beginning to guarantee a safe place for students and staff at the Collegio di Milano, and is now even more cautious in the current health emergency scenario.  In order to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus and protect everyone’s health, in line with the decrees from the government and the Lombardy Region the following tactics have been implemented: sanitizing the entire campus, putting a quota on entries into the building, and/or closing communal areas, body temperature is checked upon entry and before leaving the Collegio. For further information, visit the following page.