Winter Programs

W&M Faculty-Led Winter Programs

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W&M Winter Faculty-Led Programs
Why participate on a W&M Faculty-Led Winter program? 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. Short programs reduce overall cost and are a good option to try out study abroad for the first time. It can be great option for students who cannot academically afford to take an entire semester or summer off. It is the first opportunity for first-year and transfer students to study abroad. 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. 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 Winter Program Application Deadlines The deadline to apply is September 9, 2025. Apply directly for a program through the links above or through the W&M Winter application portal. Only apply for one program – you will be able to list other programs as alternate choices in the application. Applications are not rolling; no applications will be reviewed or considered until the September 9 deadline.
Scholarships for W&M Winter Programs Reves Winter Scholarships are available. Apply for a scholarship by September 9, 2025. Students may be able to use financial aid for these programs. Please contact your financial aid advisor for more information. Please open a Reves Winter Scholarship application after opening a program application in the portal, otherwise you will get a technical error.
W&M Winter Abroad Handbook This handbook offers guidelines that we hope students find useful when preparing to go abroad on a W&M Faculty-Led Winter Program. Download Winter Abroad Handbook (pdf)
Third Party Winter Programs Students may also opt to go on a Third Party program during the winter. 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. All winter programs must start after the W&M scheduled fall exam period (December 16, 2025) and end two days prior to the start of the spring semester (January 21, 2026). Third Party Programs will need to be registered with the GEO by November 1, 2025. Students can search for pre-approved programs in our registration portal. Students may attend programs not listed, however they will need to be approved by submitting a Petition to Attend a Non-Approved Study Abroad Program by the registration deadline. Third Party Provider Winter Programs can fulfill COLL300, however students will need to follow our transfer credit procedures. Please visit our credit page. Students should visit the Third Party Programs page for more information. For students in their final year at W&M, let your advisor know you are in your final year as the transfer credit process could effect your graduation date. For all questions, please contact the appropriate study abroad advisor.

W&M Winter Faculty-Led Programs

Each winter, 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 (INTR 299) that will take place during the fall semester after Fall Break. The 3-4 credit abroad course(s) will take place in the program location(s) during Winter Break. Both INTR 299 and the course(s) abroad must be completed in order to get COLL300.