Maymester and Faculty-Led Programs
Maymesters abroad are regular Vanderbilt courses (usually 3 credit hours) that are taught by Vanderbilt faculty in another country. They are typically three to four weeks in length, and offered in the month of May. A&S Maymester courses may also fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements for Peabody and VUSE students, with approval from the appropriate Office of Academic Services.
Maymesters offered by the College of Arts and Science are generally announced in November; applications become available shortly thereafter. For more information about A&S Maymester course offerings and to apply, go to A&S Maymester Abroad page. Applications for Maymester are reviewed on a rolling basis, so you should apply early. Admissions decisions are made by the course's Vanderbilt faculty leader(s). Under-enrolled courses may be cancelled.
There may also some Maymester programs offered in the United States. For more about A&S Maymesters in the US, please see Vanderbilt Summer Sessions.
Maymester Abroad Courses for 2024
| Course No. | Course Title | College |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 2114 | Above and Below the Surface: The Caribbean between Climate Change and Tourism | A&S |
| ANTH 2118 | Revolutionary Cities: Urban Uprisings in Paris and Barcelona | A&S |
| ASIA 1480 | Discover Korea | A&S |
| ASIA 1680 | Inside Chinese-Economy, Culture, and Society (CANCELLED) | A&S |
| ASIA 1688 | Exploring Chinese Calligraphy in China (CANCELLED) | A&S |
| ASIA 1781 | Balinese Religion and Culture | A&S |
| CLAS 3700 | Uncovering Greek Religion: Cults, Festivals, and Sanctuaries in the Ancient World | A&S |
| CLAS 3720 | History and Art of Ancient Rome | A&S |
| CMA 3893 | Japan: Arts, Culture and the Pursuit of Otaku | A&S |
| EES 3865 | Exploring the Brazilian Biodiversity in the Amazon and Pantanal Ecosystem (CANCELLED) | A&S |
| ENGL 3890 | Mapping British Romanticism (CANCELLED) | A&S |
| ES 3890 | Blue Hole Exploration: Studying Microplastics in the Bahamas (CANCELLED) | VUSE |
| EUS 2260 | Fashion Forward: The Intersection of Business, Historical Elegance, and Sustainability in French and Italian Fashion | A&S |
| HIST 2151 | Roman Law, Common Law, and Civil Law: Origin (CANCELLED) | A&S |
| INDS 1599 | Spectatorship and Performance Culture in the UK and Ireland | A&S |
| ITA 3704 | Made-in-Italy: Italianness in Italy and Abroad, A Culinary Journey | A&S |
| SPAN 3302 | Spanish for Oral Communication through Cultural Topics | A&S |
| SPAN 3325 | The Way of Saint James | A&S |
| SPAN 3330 | Cultural Studies in the Andes | A&S |
Costs and Scholarships
Fees vary by program and typically include Vanderbilt tuition, course-related transportation and lodging in the destination country, health insurance, and some meals. Airfare to the destination country, most meals, and costs of personal travel are generally not included in the program fee–but check individual program descriptions for specific details.
Financial aid generally does not apply to Maymester/summer programs. The Global Summer Fellows Program and other scholarships offered by Study Abroad provide funding that can be used to offset the costs for students enrolling in Vanderbilt-approved, credit-bearing summer study and Maymester programs. You can apply for all of these scholarships with a single Common Application. See the full list of awards offered through VU Study Abroad for more information and eligibility information. The Common Application is typically made available in November, around the same time that Maymester applications become available.