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.
H-SC IN 2026 Programs
H-SC IN programs are by design academically intensive and immersive. Family and friends wishing to visit a student on-site should arrange to do so outside of the program dates.
Click on the links below to see the program brochures:
- H-SC IN France: GVFA + VISU - War and Remembrance
- H-SC IN Germany: GERM - German Immersion
- H-SC IN Greece: CHEM, RELI, CLAS - Cultural Foundations
- H-SC IN Idaho: INDS - Expeditionary Leadership
- H-SC IN Spain: SPAN - Spanish Immersion
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
- Students apply to a program and for funding within the same application.
- Applications open December 1.
- Applications and $500 deposit are due January, the first Wednesday of classes.
- Applications will be reviewed after the deadline and students will be notified of their acceptance status and funding allocation by January 25.
- Program Confirmation forms are due February 1.
- Please note: Due to course and program caps, some programs may not accept all applicants who meet the eligibility requirements.
Deposits
The $500 deposit is due January, the first Wednesday of classes 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 Program Confirmation 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 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.