Summer Programs

W&M Faculty-led Summer Programs

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W&M Summer Faculty-Led Programs
Why participate on a W&M faculty-led summer program? It's a Unique Study Abroad Experience W&M Faculty-led programs provide an opportunity for international engagement and understanding. These programs aim to create communities where global leaders are built through intentional experiential learning and activities. W&M Faculty Led Courses are taught by W&M faculty and/or faculty from partner institutions. W&M Credits and Grades W&M credits and grades earned are posted on the William & Mary transcript, with the exception of Galway which will earn both W&M and transfer credit. All programs fulfill the COLL 300 requirement W&M Support The W&M Program Directors, Reves Center, and partner institutions work together to provide support to W&M students before and while abroad. Program Directors on programs receive specialized training from GEO and Reves Center staff, along with other W&M offices. W&M Experiential Learning Programs designed to connect students to the host culture by academically engaging students inside and outside of the classroom. Each program connects the W&M courses to the study abroad location.
W&M Summer Program Application Deadlines Students pay a non-refundable program application fee of $75. Application deadline of December 1, 2025. **Programs with extended application deadline extended to Feb 3, 2026*** Please visit the study abroad portal to open an application.
Scholarships for W&M Summer Programs Apply for a Reves Center Summer Scholarship for non-business programs
W&M Summer Abroad Handbook This handbook offers guidelines that we hope students will find useful in making their preparations for participating in William & Mary’s Summer Abroad programs. Download Summer Abroad Handbook (pdf)
Third Party Summer Programs Some students opt to go on a Third Party program during the summer. These programs are often popular with students looking for experiences in locations where W&M does not currently offer direct programming. These types of programs cover a vast array of experiences. Students should visit the Third Party Programs page for more information.

W&M Summer Faculty-Led Programs

Each summer, W&M faculty direct short-term study abroad programs administered by the Global Education Office (GEO) in the Reves Center. Program locations and themes may vary from year to year. Programs include a 1 credit pre-course that will take place during the spring semester after Spring Break. The abroad course(s) will take place in the program location(s) during Summer Sessions. Both the 1-credit pre-course and the course(s) abroad must be completed in order to receive COLL 300 and students will receive W&M credits. All courses must be taken for a grade, which will be calculated into their GPA.