In addition to the Global Experience & Maymester study programs, HPU students have the option to study abroad during the summer months on programs offered by some of our exchange partnerships.
| University | Country | City | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMIT | Australia | Melbourne | Closed |
| University of Graz | Austria | Graz | Open |
| Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV) | Chile | Valparaíso | Open |
| Hangzhou Normal University | China | Hangzhou | Open |
| University of East Anglia | England | Norwich | Open |
| Karlshochschule International University | Germany | Karlsruhe | Open |
| Lingnan University | Hong Kong | Hong Kong | Open |
| American University of Rome | Italy | Rome | Open |
| Studio Art Center International | Italy | Florence | Open |
| Akita International University | Japan | Akita | Open |
| Tilburg University | Netherlands | Tilburg | Open |
| Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola | Peru | Lima | Open |
| University of the West of Scotland: Science and Sport Research Summer School | Scotland | Ayr, Hamilton, Paisley | Open |
| University of Stirling | Scotland | Stirling | Open |
| Korea University | South Korea | Seoul | Open |
| Spanish-American Institute | Spain | Seville | Open |
| Universidad Pontificia Comillas | Spain | Madrid | Open |
| Universidad Nebrija | Spain | Madrid | Open |
| Stockholm Business School | Sweden | Stockholm | Open |
Important Information
Credit for Study Abroad
For High Point University to recognize the credits you complete abroad, the university must be accredited to the standards required by HPU and you must earn at least a grade equivalent to a C in the U.S. HPU will not accept credit for courses with grades of C– or below. Grades for all courses earned abroad are recorded on the international transcript. Credits are received by HPU as transfer credits, which means only the credit is reflected on your transcript, not the letter grade. Your HPU grade point average will not be impacted by your study abroad courses.
Satisfying the HPU Global Studies Requirement
While no additional credit is awarded simply for studying abroad, your Global Studies requirement will be waived automatically provided you have completed an academic course of study (whether affiliated, unaffiliated, or Global Experience) outside of the U.S. lasting at least four (4) weeks, conducted through an accredited institution, and bearing at least three (3) credits recognized by High Point University.
Independent Summer Study Abroad Options
In many ways, the process for applying to and participating in a summer study abroad program is similar to a semester program. Our study abroad advisors still need to meet with all students before they apply to the program of their choice. There are several important things you’ll need to know including the following:
- Does HPU accept credits from the program? Which institution issues the transcript? How is that institution accredited?
- How will credits earned at the institution apply towards my degree?
- How and to whom will payments be made?
- What documentation is required from HPU?
To begin the planning process for a summer study abroad, contact the Office of Global Education at (336) 841-9280 to schedule an appointment.