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Classical Studies Department

Classical Studies Department

We strongly encourage our students to take advantage of one of the excellent study abroad programs in Athens or Rome.  Students have the unique opportunity to live and breathe among the remains of the Greek and Roman civilization and culture, an experience that profoundly enriches their study of the ancient world. In this page, you will find links to some study abroad programs. If you have questions about these or any other programs, please contact your Major Advisor.

The following list is by no means exhaustive. If you have had a wonderful experience with a program that is not included here, please contact the Webmaster.

 

Funding Opportunities

Hogan Fund: The Department of Classical Studies is able to provide support to students wishing to pursue summer research in areas that relate to the study of the Greco-Roman world. Click here for more information [PDF].

The Etruscan Foundation offers fellowships for supporting fieldwork and scholarship in Etruscology and its related disciplines.

The Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarship administered by the Archaeological Institute of America.

Summer Travel

Here are some programs offering opportunities for summer study and/or fieldwork (listed in alphabetical order):

American Academy in Rome: Classical Summer School 

American School of Classical Studies at Athens: Summer Session

College Year in Athens: Summer Courses

William & Mary Sicily Summer Program, led by William & Mary faculty members.

You may also check the Archaeological Fieldwork Opportunities Bulletin, which is published by the Archaeological Institute of America. Click on the Fieldwork link.

 

Academic Year

Here are some programs offering opportunites for study during the academic year (listed in alphabetical order):

College Year in Athens

Hellenic Education & Research Center (HERC): Advanced Classics Semester Program in Athens, Spring and Fall 2008. Application Deadline for Fall 2008 is May 30, 2008

Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies (Rome) (ICCS)

Mediterranean Center for Arts and Sciences (MCAS): Semester and Year Long Programs in Classical Studies in Sicily. The Center is affiliated with W&M and also runs the summer abroad program described above.