Honors Symposium Abroad

Honors Symposium Abroad 2026 (June 6-18, 2026) will be available to high school students who will have just finished their junior or senior year in spring 2026. The following form is for students who will be between their senior year of high school and their freshman year of college in the summer of 2026. If you will be between your junior and senior year of high school during the summer of 2026 and wish to attend this program, you must complete a different form for this trip, available on the Honors Symposium website.

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

Personal Information

Fill out the form in its entirety

What is your H number?

This is your Harding issued ID number (ex. H01234567, not your home phone number). If you do not know it, that is fine; you may skip this question. We will fill it in for you later.

Email Address

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Name

Suffix

Sex

Female

Male

Are you Hispanic or Latino

Select one or more of the following racial groups that apply to you

Birthdate

Mobile Phone

Which grade will you be entering in the fall of 2026?

Travel Information

Do you have a passport?

Yes

Does your passport expire before January 2026?

Yes

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Country of Citizenship

What is your full legal name as it appears (or will appear) on your passport?

Parent Information

**You are required to provide information for one parent or guardian. You are encouraged to provide information for a second parent or guardian, but are not required.

**Please ensure the email addresses you are providing are correct and are ones that your parents check often. This will be our primary method of communication.

First Name of Parent or Guardian #1

Last Name of Parent or Guardian #1

Email for Parent or Guardian #1

Phone Number for Parent or Guardian #1

First Name of Parent or Guardian #2

Last Name of Parent or Guardian #2

Email for Parent or Guardian #2

Phone Number for Parent or Guardian #2

Financial & Eligibility Agreements

Eligibility Requirements:

•You must be in possession of a valid passport with an expiration date 6 months or more beyond the end of your time at an international program. You must provide a color copy of the photo ID page to our office as soon as possible. Feel free to come by the office and we will make a copy of your passport for you. U.S. citizens may obtain a passport application on the U.S. Department of State website (http://travel.state.gov). If you are not a U.S. citizen, you are responsible for all appropriate visas, however, we will assist in your application process upon request.

Fee Statement:

•You will be billed by Harding for the cost of this program, which totals $4,845. An application fee of $500 will be due shortly after you complete the application. The next payment of $2,000 is due by October 31, 2025, and the remaining $2,345 is due by February 27, 2026.

•The application fee is forfeited if the student withdraws from a program after October 31, 2025.

•The student is liable for all non-recoverable funds once airline tickets and/or other travel expenses are purchased. These purchases will be made after the October 31, 2025 payment is due.

•Though all basic travel and living expenses are covered in these payments, any additional spending for souvenirs is your responsibility.

Travel requirements for non-U.S. citizens:

• Citizens of other countries who wish to participate in an international program may require additional documentation and visas. Please consult with International Programs staff upon delivery of your study abroad application.

Change of plans policies:

What happens to my international programs application fee?

The application fee is held for you and applied to the cost of your participation in an International Program. If you cancel your participation after the October 31, 2025 payment is due, you will forfeit your application fee and you will be responsible for all expenses that we accumulate on your behalf. This can include deposits, travel tickets and other non-recoverable expenses.

Can I switch from one program to another or from one semester to another?

Yes, you can. Please fill out the appropriate transfer form on our website.

If I drop out of one of the programs can I rejoin later if I change my mind?

Yes, please submit a new application to study abroad. If you previously forfeited an application fee by canceling after the travel payment deadline, an additional application fee will not be collected.

What if I have to drop out of a program because of health reasons?

Please come and talk to us about this. These situations are handled on a case-by-case basis. We may request that your physician communicate with us about your situation.

I understand that the application fee is forfeited if I withdraw from Honors Symposium Abroad after October 31, 2025.*

Yes, I agree to this.

I have filled in this application honestly and accurately. I understand my application only becomes official with a $500 application fee. I acknowledge that, from the moment this application is processed, I may be liable for any charges incurred by the International Programs office on my behalf to prepare Honors Symposium Abroad for my arrival. I also acknowledge that the $500 application fee is only refundable until October 31, 2025; after that, it is no longer refundable. I acknowledge my unconditional acceptance to Harding is required before my participation in Honors Symposium Abroad. Additionally, by signing this I understand that the Harding Admissions staff may include my parents or guardians in conversations regarding my Admissions and Financial Aid details.

Please type out your full name as it appears (or will appear) on your passport. It will serve as your digital signature.*

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