Academic Exchange Program

Hampton University

Rich in history, steeped in tradition, Hampton University is a dynamic, progressive institution of higher education, providing a broad range of technical, liberal arts, and graduate degree programs. In addition to being one of the top historically black universities in the world, Hampton University is a tightly-knit community of learners and educators, representing 49 states and 35 territories and nations.

Hampton University is nestled along the banks of the Virginia Peninsula, near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. The surrounding city of Hampton features a wide array of business and industrial enterprises, retail and residential areas, historical sites, and miles of waterfront and beaches. Attractions such as Fort Monroe, NASA Langley Research Center, and the Virginia Air and Space Center add to the splendor - and just plain fun - of the HU campus.

Program Highlights

The Certificate Program in American Culture and Tourism
The Hampton University American Culture and Tourism Program is an unique international studies program featuring academic classes with Hampton University and a paid academic training at the Walt Disney World Resort. Designed for exceptional international students who seek careers in the field of international tourism, hospitality management, business and human resources, this one-semester program enables participants to study with the distinguished faculty of one of the nation's finest private universities and participate in field experiences at famous historical sites prior to an experience on the Disney International Program.


Program Requirements

To qualify for program admission, students must be able to demonstrate the following qualifications :

  • Successful completion of 1st (freshman) year of university or higher
  • Good academic standing in a University
  • Major in tourism, recreation, hospitality, business,management, communication, English or related field of study, as approved
  • Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English
  • Recommendation of home university

Program contact information

For more information regarding the program, please contact Marcia Jackson at marcia.jackson@hampton.edu.