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Ciao tutti,

I'm nervous I may have booked my consulate appointment too late. The soonest appointment I could choose from today is September 4th, and I was planning on moving into my accommodation in Italy on the 16th..

I also know that these applications can take weeks to process, and then to receive the Type-D Student Visa as well.

I know that one of the necessary documents I'll need, is an acceptance letter from the University, however... enrollment hasn't even opened yet. (It opens mid-June).

Has anyone here dealt with the Chicago Italian Embassy? Or have a rough estimate of how long I may have to wait after that appointment on Sep. 4th?

Do you think I'll be okay timewise? Or was I too late..

Grazie </3

Hi everyone, I am in the process of trying to apply to University of Catania for the Fall 2026-2027 semester. I completed my pre-enrollment on Universitaly, and am still awaiting a response. I am a non EU student, and I am only interested in enrolling in their Italian School of Language and Culture.

I have started gathering documents, but I can't find a specific list of exactly what I will need, and also - the website says registration has not opened yet. However, I am seeing from plenty other colleges in Italy, that their deadlines are coming up.

The only application I can find on their website is for the 2025-2026 school year. Does anyone have any information on Admissions to Catania, deadline dates, and all the necessary documents? (or where I can find them)

Thank you

Hi everyone, I am in the process of trying to apply to University of Catania for the Fall 2026-2027 semester. I completed my pre-enrollment on Universitaly, and am still awaiting a response. I am a non EU student, and I am only interested in enrolling in the Italian School of Language and Culture: [https://www.italstra.unict.it/en\](https://www.italstra.unict.it/en) . I have started gathering documents, but I'm unsure of exactly what I will need, and also - the website says registration has not opened yet! However, I am seeing from plenty other colleges, that their deadlines are May 28 or a little further out. The only application I can find on their website is for the 2025-2026 school year. Does anyone have any information on Admissions to Catania, deadline dates, and all the necessary documents? (or where I can find them)

Thank you

Hi everyone, I am in the process of trying to apply to University of Catania for the Fall 2026-2027 semester. I completed my pre-enrollment on Universitaly, and am still awaiting a response. I am a non EU student, and I am only interested in enrolling in the Italian School of Language and Culture: https://www.italstra.unict.it/en . I have started gathering documents, but I'm unsure of exactly what I will need, and also - the website says registration has not opened yet! However, I am seeing from plenty other colleges, that their deadlines are May 28 or a little further out. The only application I can find on their website is for the 2025-2026 school year. Does anyone have any information on Admissions to Catania, deadline dates, and all the necessary documents? (or where I can find them)

Thank you

Hi/Ciao! I will be relocating to Catania for about 1 year (Sept-August), and I have a few questions before I come:

1. Generally, how is the public towards Americans here? I do speak a bit of Italian, and I am enrolling in a language course when I come as well. I know that American tourists can be especially annoying, but will they see me the same? (I'm quiet and polite).

2. When do most stores or shops open? I'm an early riser, and was just curious if I might be able to grab something simple from a store around 7-8am.

3. What are some helpful apps I should download to have? Apps for metro, autobus, taxi, etc.

4. Is it really that difficult to get a permesso di soggiorno? I've heard and read that it is a nightmare process.

5. I will be enrolling at University of Catania, does anyone know if they offer helpful resources to students? As in help us with our documents, point us in the right directions? I've emailed my department a few times but have not heard back.

6. Should I pack some heavy clothes? Heavy jackets, puffer vests, wool socks, winter hats? I know this is probably a silly question, but just curious so I can save suitcase room incase I don't need them.

7. I booked an apartment Northeast of the city centre. I figured it might be nice to be in between the sea and the city. So in your opinion, where do you like more, the city centre or the seaside?

Grazie mille amici!