Summer Programs

In addition to the Global Experience study programs, HPU students have the option to study abroad during the summer months on programs offered by some of our exchange partnerships.

HPU Partner's Summer Programs

University	Country	City	Status
RMIT	Australia	Melbourne	Closed
Bond University	Australia	Robina	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.