Application Information

To apply, all students must create an account and a profile through Via-TRM. 
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The applications for Fall 2026 and Academic Year 2026-2027 are closed. The application for Spring 2027 is open and will close on September 15, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. 

 

Spring 2026 Program Dates: January 7, 2026 to May 15, 2026

Fall 2026 Program Dates: September 2, 2026 to December 18, 2026

Program dates will be added to the website and calendars shared with students as dates are confirmed. 

Eligibility

• Minimum Overall GPA: 2.7 (B-) *Higher GPA may be required for certain Paris Universities
• Minimum French GPA: 2.7 (B-) * Higher level may be required for certain Paris Universities
• Language Requirement: Four semesters of French *Five semesters or higher is required for certain Paris Universities (e.g., Sorbonne Universté; Université de Paris-Cité)
• Valid Passport: Students must have (or be in the process of obtaining) a passport valid until at least 6 months after the end of the program. Apply immediately if needed as  delays at this time are extremely long and a valid passport is mandatory to apply for a student visa.  

Hamilton in France is designed for students enrolled at accredited colleges and universities during the junior year or first semester of senior year (seniors please inquire early). Enrollment in a French class the semester prior to departure is strongly recommended, and is mandatory for students below the fifth level.

Application Process

Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until capacity is reached. To retain enrollment, students must pay a $600 deposit within 14 days of acceptance.

Questions about eligibility or the application process should be addressed to senior HiF coordinator Taylor Burdette in Clinton, NY at hif@hamilton.edu

Questions about academics for 2025-2026 should be addressed to Professor Celeste Day Moore, HiF Academic Director, at cdmoore@hamilton.edu