Admission and Eligibility
There is no specific GPA requirement for the program, but Hamilton's Study Abroad GPA requirement is 2.7, though admission has generally been competitive. Students may only participate in the program once during their time at Hamilton.
Students are notified as soon as possible after references are received from two members of the faculty. Those admitted are asked to certify in writing their intention to participate.
Important Dates
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10/14/2026
Last day to declare Off-Campus Study Petition for Spring 2027
Hamilton College prepares students for lives of meaning, purpose, and active citizenship. Guided by the motto “Know Thyself,” the College emphasizes intellectual growth, flexibility, and collaboration in a residential academic community. Hamilton students learn to think independently, embrace difference, write and speak persuasively, and engage issues ethically and creatively. One of America’s first liberal arts colleges, Hamilton enables its students to effect positive change in the world.
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3/5/2027
Last day to declare Off-Campus Study Petition for Fall 2027
Hamilton College prepares students for lives of meaning, purpose, and active citizenship. Guided by the motto “Know Thyself,” the College emphasizes intellectual growth, flexibility, and collaboration in a residential academic community. Hamilton students learn to think independently, embrace difference, write and speak persuasively, and engage issues ethically and creatively. One of America’s first liberal arts colleges, Hamilton enables its students to effect positive change in the world.
Contact
Contact Name
Alan Cafruny
General Director, Program in Washinton DC
