Experience unique faculty-led summer programs not offered during the traditional academic year. Courses are offered both in the United States and abroad and vary in length up to 6 weeks, most often during May Term.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicants must be in good academic standing (2.0 or higher GPA) by the end of the fall semester before departure.
  • The Dean of Students reviews the disciplinary records of all applicants. Students may apply while currently under probation, as long as their sanctions will be completed before their program begins. Students with problematic disciplinary histories might not be approved, whether they are currently on probation or not. Students placed on disciplinary probation after being approved or who have not completed all imposed sanctions prior to departure may have that approval revoked.
  • Certain programs are open to students from other colleges and universities.

Applications and Deadlines

  • Program Applications are available on December 1.
  • H-SC Global Ed funding applications are due January, the first Wednesday of classes.
  • Program Applications and $500 deposits are due February 1.
  • Program applications will be reviewed after the deadline and students will be notified of their acceptance status in most cases by February 15.
  • Please note:  Due to course caps, some programs may not accept all applicants who meet all the eligibility requirements.

Deposits

The $500 deposit is due on February 1 and can be paid in two ways:

  • By CashNet: Select this option when completing the online application which will take you to the CashNet page.
  • By Check: Make check payable to Hampden-Sydney College, add the program's name on the memo line and deliver or mail to the Hampden-Sydney Business Office (Box 127, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943).

Please be aware that a completed application form and payment of a $500 deposit constitute an agreement by the student to participate fully in the program and an obligation to pay all program fees. The Office of Global Education and Study Abroad has the authorization to begin making payments to airlines, hotels, and other service providers on the student's behalf from the date of the deposit.  For more information, see the Cancellation and Refund Policy below.

Spanish Immersion (Argentina)

Full Program Description
Spanish Program Flyer

Location
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Dates
May 27-June 30, 2024

Faculty
Dr. Alfonso Varona & Dr. Martha Maus

Courses
6 Credits
Spanish 201 & 202
        OR
Spanish 405 (Contemporary Latin American Theatre) & Spanish 385 (Comics and Culture in the Southern Cone)

Compass (EL) Eligibility
TBD: Faculty currently seeking approval for SPAN 201, 202, 385, and 405 to count toward the Off-Campus Compass (EL) requirement, Humanities Division

Estimated Cost
The estimated cost is $7140, based on 12 students participating, and does not include airfare.  Program fees cover two courses, group excursions, travel medical insurance, and housing in an Argentine family home. It does not include airfare, textbooks, or personal expenditures. The final program cost will be determined based upon the number of students enrolled.

Funding Application
Due January 17 (H-SC students only)
Haven't received Compass funding before? You could receive $1,00-3,000 or more if you apply.

Program Application
Application and $500 deposit due Feb 1
Spanish Immersion Application

Student Notification
Students will be notified of their acceptance status via their College/University email by February 15, in most cases. Please note: due to course caps, not all applicants who meet the eligibility requirements may be accepted to the program.

German Immersion (Germany) open to external students

Full Program Description
Flyer for H-SC Students
Flyer for External Students

Location
Münster, Germany

Dates
May 22 (Flight to Frankfurt) - June 30 (Flight to U.S.), 2024

Faculty
Dr. Dirk Johnson (H-SC) & Dr. Brett Martz (Longwood University)

Courses: 6 Credits
German 201 & 202
     OR
2 German upper level courses

Compass (EL) Eligibility
GERM 201: Off-Campus Compass (EL), Humanities Division
GERM 304: Off-Campus Compass (EL), Humanities Division

Cost
The estimated cost is $6820, based on 12 students participating, and will cover two courses, travel medical insurance, room and partial board, public transportation in Münster, and day trips. It does not include airfare, textbooks, some meals, and personal expenditures. The final program cost will be determined based upon the number of students enrolled.

Funding Application
Due January 17 (H-SC students only)
Haven't received Compass funding before? You could receive $1,00-3,000 or more if you apply.

Program Application
Application and $500 deposit due Feb 1.
External students must be approved to study abroad by their home institution no later than January 31.
German Immersion Application

Student Notification
Students will be notified of their acceptance status via their College/University email by February 15, in most cases. Please note: due to course caps, not all applicants who meet the eligibility requirements may be accepted to the program.

Expeditionary Leadership (USA)

Full Program Description
Program Flyer

Location
Sawtooth Range, Idaho

Dates
July 18 (Arrive at H-SC) - August 2 (Return Flight to Virginia), 2024

Faculty
Mr. Scott Schmolesky
Prof. Vinton Bruton

Courses: 3 Credits
INDS 185: Exeditionary Leadership

Compass (EL) Eligibility
INDS 185: Off-Campus Compass (EL)

Cost
The estimated cost is $3,400, based on 10 students participating, and includes tution for one course, group activities, transportation, housing and all meals. It does not include personal expenditures. The final program cost will be determined based upon the number of students enrolled.

Funding Application
Due January 17 (H-SC students only)
Haven't received Compass funding before? You could receive $1,00-3,000 or more if you apply.

Program Application
Application and $500 deposit due Feb 1.
Expeditionary Leadership Application

Student Notification
Students will be notified of their acceptance status via their College/University email by February 15, in most cases. Please note: due to course caps, not all applicants who meet the eligibility requirements may be accepted to the program.

South Carolina Lowcountry & Georgia Sea Islands (USA)

Full Program Description
Program Flyer

Location
South Carolina Lowcountry and Georgia Sea Islands
Charleston, SC to Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA

Dates
May 20 (Arrive in Beaufort, SC) - June 4 (Depart Charleson, SC), 2024

Faculty
Dr. Claire Deal (H-SC) & Prof. Beverly Rhoads (University of Lynchburg)

Courses: 6 Credits
VISU 200: Art in the Contemporary World (Prof. Rhoads)
RHET 370: Rhetoric and Culture (Dr. Deal)

Core Eligibility
RHET 370: Off-Campus Compass (EL), Humanities Division
VISU 200: Fine Arts Core

Cost
The estimated cost, based on 8 students participating, is $6,230.  The fees include two courses, several group excursions, housing and some meals. It does not include textbooks, most meals, or personal expenditures. Travel throughout the program is provided (starting and returning to Hampden-Sydney College).  Students may meet the program in Beaufort, SC but note well that this is for drop-off only; students may not have personal vehicles on the trip. The final program cost will be determined based upon the number of students enrolled.

Funding Application
Due January 17 (H-SC students only)
Haven't received Compass funding before? You could receive $1,00-3,000 or more if you apply.

Program Application
Application and $500 deposit due Feb 1.
Lowcountry and Sea Islands Application

Student Notification
Students will be notified of their acceptance status via their College/University email by February 15, in most cases. Please note: due to course caps, not all applicants who meet the eligibility requirements may be accepted to the program.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

A signed application form and payment of a $500 deposit constitute an agreement by the student to participate fully in the program and an obligation to pay all program fees. The Office of Global Education and Study Abroad has the authorization to begin making payments to airlines, hotels, and other service providers on the student's behalf from the date of the deposit.

The deposit is refundable in two cases: (1) if the program is cancelled by the College, or (2) if a student who has completed an application is not accepted to the program. Reasons for rejection include, but are not limited to GPA, lack of a pre-requisite, or disciplinary record concern; rejections are made at the discretion of the program faculty and the director of Global Education and Study Abroad.

Students accepted to the program who wish to withdraw must notify the director of Global Education and Study Abroad as soon as the decision to withdraw is made. Notice of withdrawal must be in writing and signed by the student. In all voluntary withdrawal cases or in the case of students who are removed from the program after acceptance for any reason (such as violation of the Honor Code/Code of Student Conduct, failure to attend pre-departure training sessions required by the Global Education and Study Abroad office, not submitting on time the pre-departure materials required by H-SC and/or the program’s on-site provider), the $500 non-refundable deposit will be forfeited and any reduction in fees or refunds will amount only to the expenses that H-SC is able to recover or have not already been spent on behalf of the student.

In the event an unexpected emergency occurs within 30 days before the first day of the program, students must provide a physician's certification that the student's condition prohibits participation. As with the above, refunds will be limited to only those funds Hampden-Sydney is able to recover or that have not already been spent on behalf of the student.  

 

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Global Ed Funding

Funding opportunities for study abroad and away programs are available.

Global Ed Funding