Global Gateways
Experiential History: Movement Upon Movement in the Weimar Republic
Berlin, Germany
This program will be led by Associate Professor of Dance John Pennington, Lecturer in Dance Diana Cummins, and Professor of German Friederike von Schwerin-High in summer 2026.
The program will explore the concept of movement, both physical and societal. Students will be introduced to the groundbreaking work of Rudolph Laban, whose influential movement analysis shaped the course of Ausdruckstanz (expressionistic dance). His theories will serve as a lens through which the program will examine the broader artistic and political landscape of the era, from Expressionism to Dadaism and the realism of New Objectivity.
This program earns 1 Pomona credit.
Diplomacy and Human Rights in the Mediterranean
Brussels, Belgium; Tangier, Fes, and Rabat, Morocco
This program will be led by Associate Professor of Politics Mietek Boduszynski in summer 2026.
This immersive seminar explores the challenges facing those who would use the tools of diplomacy to promote democracy and human rights in Europe and North Africa. From migration to gender, and from elections to civil society, we will explore what democracy and human rights are, how diplomacy can promote them, and why the Mediterranean region provides a rich and complex context in which to observe the challenges of striving for a world in which more people can live in freedom and dignity.
This program earns 1 Pomona credit.
Summer programs offered by Pomona College international and domestic program partners
The International & Domestic Programs Office does not maintain a list of approved summer programs, however we recommend that students begin their search with the program providers with whom we regularly work. These providers are among the most reputable in the field, with strong health and safety protocols, academic quality, and student services. Students apply directly to the program provider for summer programs (there is no Pomona College application) and work with the Registrar’s Office to discuss credit transfer. The Registrar’s Office also completes any required home school/advisor approval form for summer programs. Please email Registrar@pomona.edu with any questions regarding summer program credit and approval.
- American Councils for International Education
- Arcadia Abroad
- Bard Abroad
- Budapest Semesters in Mathematics (BSM)
- Budapest Semesters in Mathematics Education (BSME)
- CET Academic Programs
- CIEE Study Abroad
- College Year in Athens (CYA)
- DIS Study Abroad in Scandinavia
- Hebrew University – Rothberg International School
- IES Abroad
- Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA)
- Middlebury Schools Abroad
- Pitzer College Study Abroad
- Sarah Lawrence College
- School for Field Studies (SFS)
- School for International Training (SIT) Study Abroad
- Syracuse University Abroad
- Trinity College Study Away
- University of Minnesota
- University of Oxford, Lady Margaret Hall
Additional Programs and Opportunities
- Critical Language Scholarship
- Middlebury Language Schools (in the U.S.)
- Voyageur Scholarship for Public Service
You can find even more options through IIEPassport and other sites such as GoAbroad and StudyAbroad.
Funding for Summer Programs
Since Pomona College’s academic year does not include a summer term, the College does not offer financial aid for summer study abroad or in the U.S. other than our Global Gateways. Many of our program partners offer need- and merit-based scholarships, and there are a number of other scholarship resources as well. Please refer to our Scholarships page for more information.
Other College-sponsored International Opportunities During the Summer
Pomona College offers various opportunities for students to participate in academic and co-curricular activities over the summer in the U.S. and abroad. Please visit the following websites for more information.
- Pomona College Internship Program (PCIP): Summer Experience (Career Development Office)
- Student Research Opportunities (Dean of the College)
- Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)
- Oldenborg Summer Intensive Language Study Grant Application
Departmental Grants
- Hans-Dieter Brueckner Memorial Summer Grant (German)
- Rosen Travel Grant (French)
- Iberian Grant (History)
- Westergaard Student Research Grants (History)
- Latin American History Research Grants (History)
- Wade Family Anthropology Field School Fund (Anthropology)
- Stonehill Media Studies Research Grant (Media Studies)
- Oldenborg Research and Travel Grant (Oldenborg)
- Foster Fellowship (Politics)
- Thanks to the generosity of Professor Emeritus Lorn Foster and his grateful students, the Politics Department has funds to offer the Foster Fellowship to a deserving Pomona student who, following the Washington Semester, wants to stay in Washington, DC, to have a summer unpaid internship. The Foster Fellowship will pay approximately $5000 to cover the costs of housing and living in DC during the summer. Interested students should contact the Politics Department for more information and application instructions.
*Note: This list is not comprehensive; students should consult with their faculty advisor or department chair to learn about any other departmental or subject-specific grants that may be available.