Hampden-Sydney encourages you to explore your opportunities to study off campus. You may choose to go abroad or stay within the United States, and you may go during the semester or over the summer, depending on your schedule.
Summer programs include Hampden-Sydney faculty-led programs, the Virginia Program at Oxford, or an approved external program of your choice.
Meet with the director to start your journey!
The Director of Global Education will help you with every detail along the way, from determining which program best fits your goals, how and when to apply your program, and how to fund and prepare for your trip.
All Programs Students must be in good academic, disciplinary, and financial standing at time of departure. Furthermore, students must complete all forms on time and attend all pre-departure meetings required by the Office of Global Education and Study Abroad. 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.
Semester(s) Programs Students with a 2.5 or higher GPA and a minimum of 45 hours are eligible to apply to H-SC to attend an endorsed semester program. Those who wish to study abroad during their sophomore or senior year must request a waiver as part of their application. Each program will have its own eligibility requirements students must meet.
H-SC Abroad & Away Programs (Summer) Students with a 2.0 or higher GPA at the end of the fall semester before departure are eligible to apply.
VA Program at Oxford (Summer) Students with a 2.0 or higher GPA are encouraged to apply.
External Summer Programs Students with a 2.5 or higher GPA are encouraged to apply. Each program provider will have its own eligibility requirements students must meet. The program must first be approved by the director of Global Education and Study Abroad.
When Can I Go?
Freshmen Summer (H-SC Programs, VA Program at Oxford, external summer programs)
Sophomores Spring Semester (if waiver request approved); Summer (H-SC Programs, VA Program at Oxford, external summer programs)
Juniors Fall Semester and/or Spring Semester; Summer (H-SC Programs, VA Program at Oxford, external summer programs)
Seniors Fall Semester (if waiver request approved); Summer (H-SC Programs, VA Program at Oxford, external summer programs)
Where Can I Go?
Semester(s) Programs Hampden-Sydney endorses more than 100 programs in over 30 countries, including Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Oceania, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, and the United States.
H-SC Faculty-Led Programs: Various programs are organized by our own faculty each year. Language programs in Germany and Spain/Latin America are normally offered every year.
VA Program at Oxford (VPO): England
External (non-H-SC affiliated) Summer Programs: All over the world
Semester(s) Programs: Students participating in an Endorsed Program pay H-SC fees, which for one semester is the Study Abroad Special Fee and half of the Study Abroad Trip Fee. All financial aid, including Federal, State, and H-SC-administered aid/scholarships, may apply to the cost of tuition, housing, and food expense for these programs.
If the provider's fees exceed those of H-SC, the overage is charged to your H-SC account. International travel insurance is required and may be billed separately to your H-SC account. Scholarships from external organizations will be considered for application to your H-SC account on a case-by-case basis, up to the amount of H-SC's fees. Students are advised to consult with the Financial Aid and Student Accounts offices. H-SC will pay the tuition, room and board, and deposit fees directly to your provider. Students are responsible for paying any application fees, room damage deposit fees, visa application fees, airfare, optional trip fees, etc.
Summer Programs: Costs for H-SC Programs, VPO, and external programs vary by location, duration, number of classes taken and are in addition to fees paid during the academic year.
Funding opportunities for study abroad are available.
H-SC Faculty-Led Programs: February 1 (applications available online December 1)
VA Program at Oxford: February 15 (applications available online January 15)
External Summer Programs: February 15
Information for Travelers
Identity-Based Resources - Diversity Abroad's Diversity and Inclusion Abroad guide, with sections on students on a budget, first generation college students, LGBTQ+ students, students of color, religious or spiritual students, and more.
U.S. Dept. of State - consular reports on all countries, travel warnings, info on getting or replacing U.S. passport
Center for Disease Control - info on travel vaccinations required to visit a particular country and country information on outbreaks and epidemics
The ISIC (International Student Identity Card) card allows students around the world to prove their official student status and access over 150,000 student discounts and offers worldwide.
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