Participants must arrange their own travel to the program site, and detailed instructions will be provided via email and in the Program Specific Guide, with additional support available for those needing a verification of enrollment for visa purposes.

If you are eligible for financial aid, it can be used towards the Grand Tour program in Europe. Learn more about financial aid and scholarships.

In London, Paris and Rome you will be staying in university residence halls, while in Les Houches (Mt. Blanc), you will be staying in shared rooms in a hotel where breakfast and dinner will be provided. UC Davis reserves the right to change the accommodation location. Should this be necessary, we will arrange alternative lodging. Please note that wi-fi, elevators, air conditioners and other modern conveniences may not be available in all locations.

Born into an Italian immigrant family, Victor Squitieri attended Montclair College where he considered a major in herpetology, then transferred to UC Berkeley as an English major and went on to get his doctorate there.

UC Davis Summer Abroad Europe offers students the opportunity to earn units over the summer through immersive coursework, enhanced by local excursions, guest lectures and reflective assignments.

This program takes students on a modern Grand Tour through France and Italy, retracing the cultural, artistic, and educational journey of 17th and 18th century British elites.