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.

H-SC Program Descriptions

England - Economics

Location
Oxford, England

Dates
July 19-August 8, 2025

Faculty
Dr. Gregory Dempster, Dr. Justin Isaacs, Dr. Adam Witham

Courses
6 Credits (students will enroll in two of the following courses)
ECON 201 (Comparative Political Economy))
ECON 209 (Topics in Political Economy)
ECON 261 (International Trade)

Compass (EL) Eligibility
Anticipated: ECON 201 and ECON 261

Estimated Cost
The estimated cost will be announced in November, based on 12 students participating, and does not include airfare.  Program fees cover two courses, group excursions, travel medical insurance, and housing. 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 15
Haven't received Compass funding before? You could receive $1,000-3,000 or more if you apply.

Program Application
Application and $500 deposit due Feb 1
Application Available Dec 1

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.

France - Economics/Psychology/Visual Arts

Location
Paris and Provence

Dates
May 12-June 8, 2025

Faculty
Dr. Saranna Thornton, Dr. Ivo Gyurovski, and Prof. Ray Kleinlein

Courses
6 Credits (students will enroll in two of the following courses)
ECON 204 (Topics in Economic History/Economics and Evolution of the Wine Industry)
PSYC 285 (Topics in the Psychology of Eating and Drinking Behavior and Perception of Aesthetic Experiences)
VISU 360 (Topics in Art History)

Compass (EL) Eligibility
Anticipated: PSYC 285 and VISU 360

Estimated Cost
The estimated cost will be announced in November, based on 12 students participating, and does not include airfare.  Program fees cover two courses, group excursions, travel medical insurance, and housing. 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 15
Haven't received Compass funding before? You could receive $1,000-3,000 or more if you apply.

Program Application
Application and $500 deposit due Feb 1
Application Available Dec 1

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.

Germany - German Immersion (open to external students)

Location
Münster, Germany

Dates
May 21 - June 29, 2025

Faculty
Dr. Dirk Johnson & Professor J.B. Potter

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 will be announced in November, 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 15 (H-SC students only)
Haven't received Compass funding before? You could receive $1,000-3,000 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.
Application available Dec 1

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.

Spain - Spanish Immersion

Location
Alcalá de Henares, Spain

Dates
May 20-June 25, 2025

Faculty
Dr. Dieudonné Afatsawo and Prof. Germán Salinas

Courses
6 Credits
Spanish 201 & 202
        OR
Spanish 411 (Contemporary Issues in Spanish Society) & Spanish 3XX (to be determined by applicant need)

Compass (EL) Eligibility
SPAN 201: Off-Campus Compass (EL), Humanities Division
SPAN 3xx and/or SPAN 411: TBD

Estimated Cost
The estimated cost will be announced in November, based on 12 students participating, and does not include airfare.  Program fees cover two courses, group excursions, travel medical insurance, and housing in a Spanish 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 15
Haven't received Compass funding before? You could receive $1,000-3,000 or more if you apply.

Program Application
Application and $500 deposit due Feb 1
Application Available Dec 1

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.

USA — Expeditionary Leadership in Idaho

Location
H-SC + Sawtooth Range, ID

Dates
July 11-25, 2025

Faculty
Director Scott Schmolesky and Director Vinton Bruton

Courses
3 credits
INDS 185: Expeditionary Leadership.

Compass (EL) Eligibility
Off-Campus Compass (EL), Humanities Division

Estimated Cost
The estimated cost is $3,500, based on 10 students participating.  Program fees cover tuition for one course, group activities, transportation, housing and all meals. Program fees do not include personal expenditures.  The final cost will be determined in February.

Funding Application
Due January 15
Haven't received Compass funding before? You could receive $1,000-3,000 or more if you apply.

Program Application
Application and $500 deposit due Feb 1
Application Available Dec 1

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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