Mayterm and Summer Sessions 2026

Mayterm and summer session programs offer students up to 8 units of credit while studying off campus in the summer. All programs are faculty-led and provide students with an opportunity to learn, live, and engage with the culture around them while building community with their Mayterm cohort.

Mayterm and Summer Session programs 2026 are accepting applications. Click on program links to learn more and see application deadlines

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2026

New Mayterm and Summer Programs

Discover the four new Summer and Mayterm programs added to Westmont's Global Education offerings in 2026, from Peru to India; click the links below to learn more.

MAY 11 - JUNE 11, 2026

Peru | Mayterm

Anthropological Adventures in the Andes, Amazon, and Pacific Coast of Peru


Explore the discipline of cultural anthropology as you experience the diverse cultures and regions of Peru. Visit with urban, rural, and indigenous communities, local churches, and significant historical and archeological sites in the coastal, Andean, and Amazonian regions of the country.

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MAY 15 - JUNE 5, 2026

Kinesiology in the U.K. | Mayterm

Kinesiology in the U.K.


Dive into research at the university of Bath, gain hands-on lab experience at the world-renowned University of Edinburgh, and explore London, Switzerland, and the Alps.

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MAY 11 - JUNE 20, 2026

Artist in the City | Mayterm

Artist in the City: New York City Mayterm


Become immersed in the dynamic landscape of New York City, combining artistic exploration with professional development and urban engagement. Create, perform, and interact with arts professionals, while engaging with the city as a living, breathing artistic space.

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MAY 25 - July 5, 2026

India | Summer Term

India Summer Term: Through Others' Eyes


Journey into bustling Kolkata, famous for its Kali Temple, where you will serve at Mother Teresa’s Homes. Ride a boat in the Ganges River, the most sacred place for Hindus, and see the funeral pyres up close. Live in rural India, where you will serve children and begin learning a village language, surrounded by challenging economic conditions, yet immense hope.

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