We are happy that your interest in expanding your horizons has brought you to this page!
The site holds all the information needed to apply for our travel programs:
Descriptions of the programs
Applications and deadlines
Information on financial support
Selection criteria
Proposed 2026-27 "Hotchkiss in the World" Programs
Winter Break:
Hotchkiss in Germany (Dec.16-23, 2026) - note that the application was due on October 1, 2026 at 10 p.m. DST
Winter Term:
Hotchkiss in Québec - Language immersion (January 13-17, 2027)
March Break:
Hotchkiss in Andalucia - Humanities (March 6-17, 2027)
Hotchkiss in England - Cultural immersion and UK Universities (March 5-13, 2027)
Hotchkiss Classics in Rome (March 5-14, 2027)
March Break + a week exchange to the KFG, Germany
Athletic Preseason Training Programs (various dates)
Spring Term:
Exchanges to Round Square schools in Colombia, Peru, and South Africa
Summer Break:
Hotchkiss in the World Programs
Hotchkiss in Argentina - Spanish immersion (June 10-25, 2027)
Hotchkiss in Iceland - Outdoor Ed (TBD)
Hotchkiss in Italy Music Festival (June 21 to July 4, 2027)
Hotchkiss in Japan - Ceramics (June 11- 23, 2027)
Hotchkiss Special Olympics to St. Kitts and Nevis (June 10-17, 2027)
Academic Research Programs
Art History Scholars at Princeton University (new program)
Euclid to Einstein (math and science research) at Cornell
Hersey Scholars Program at the Boston Public and Harvard libraries
MacLeish Scholars Program at Yale
Matthiessen Environmental Science program with Yale School of Forestry
The final list will be determined by mid-September, and all programs are dependent on student interest, as well as travel guidelines from the CDC, International SOS, and the U.S. Department of State.
What are the next steps?
Speak with your family about your interest in travel so that you can plan your calendar and finances
Take a look at the materials from last year's programs - the catalog on this page contains descriptions (the new catalog will be uploaded by Family Weekend)
Attend information sessions in the Fall to learn more about the programs - stay tuned for emails from the leaders
Access to applications, and instructions for how - and when - to apply, can be found on this site, here.
Note that all students receiving financial aid will be awarded a grant from the Funds for Global Understanding for the ground cost of the program, with some aid for airfare. See the "Information about grants..." page for more information